Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse AMG (2000 – 2004) vs BMW M3 Coupe (2000 – 2006): 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 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 1,555 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
C-Klasse AMG
2000 – 2004
|
BMW
M3 Coupe
2000 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2004 | 2000 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 231 – 354 hp | 343 – 360 hp |
| Torque | 450 – 540 Nm | 365 – 370 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 – 6.8 s | 4.9 – 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 249 – 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 11.5 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,526 mm | 4,493 mm |
| Width | 1,727 mm | 1,781 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,372 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,555 – 1,635 kg | 1,310 – 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

