Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell (2007 – 2011) vs BMW M3 Sedan (2008 – 2011): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is the more powerful of the two, with up to 457 hp against 420 hp. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,475 kg against 1,605 kg. At 4,709 mm, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse T-Modell is 129 mm longer than the BMW M3 Sedan.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse T-Modell
2007 – 2011
|
BMW
M3 Sedan
2008 – 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2007 – 2011 | 2008 – 2011 |
| Body style | T-modell · Estate / wagon | Sedan |
| Variants | 25 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 457 hp | 420 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 599 Nm | 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 10.8 s | 4.7 – 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 204 – 250 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 13.8 L/100 km | 11.2 – 12.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,595 – 4,709 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,770 – 1,793 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,448 – 1,458 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 – 2,764 mm | 2,758 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,475 – 1,795 kg | 1,605 – 1,625 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.