BMW 3 Series Coupe (2010 – 2013) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe (2011 – 2013): specs compared

The BMW 3 Series Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 306 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.1 s against 6.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.7 L/100 km against 5.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,360 kg against 1,520 kg.

Specification BMW 3 Series Coupe BMW 3 Series Coupe 2010 – 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse Coupe 2011 – 2013
Overview
Origin Germany Germany
Documented years 2010 – 2013 2011 – 2013
Body style Coupé Coupé
Variants 22 5
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive RWD · AWD RWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 143 – 325 hp 158 – 306 hp
Torque 190 – 579 Nm 249 – 500 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.1 – 9.1 s 6.0 – 8.5 s
Top speed 209 – 249 km/h 225 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.7 – 12.4 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.0 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,612 mm 4,590 mm
Width 1,782 mm 1,770 mm
Height 1,395 mm 1,407 mm
Wheelbase 2,760 mm 2,761 mm
Curb weight 1,360 – 1,715 kg 1,520 – 1,655 kg

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