BMW M3 Coupe (2000 – 2006) vs Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe AMG (2002 – 2004): specs compared
The BMW M3 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 360 hp against 354 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.2 s. The Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe AMG uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. The BMW M3 Coupe is the lighter car, from 1,310 kg against 1,475 kg. At 4,493 mm, the BMW M3 Coupe is 150 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe AMG. The BMW M3 Coupe dates from 2000 – 2006, the Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse SportCoupe AMG from 2002 – 2004.
| Specification |
BMW
M3 Coupe
2000 – 2006
|
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse SportCoupe AMG
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2006 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | Coupé | Sportcoupe · Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 343 – 360 hp | 231 – 354 hp |
| Torque | 365 – 370 Nm | 450 – 540 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.2 s | 5.2 – 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 249 – 250 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 L/100 km | 7.6 – 11.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,493 mm | 4,343 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,727 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm | 1,407 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,310 – 1,470 kg | 1,475 – 1,537 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.