It's not really fair to compare a lighter coupe with a rival-brand sedan.
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 457 / 451 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1628 / 3589 | 1809 / 3988 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 255 | 253 / 249 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €68,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 14.0 s |
| 1000 m | 23.5 s @ 230.0 kph | 22.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.9 s | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.7 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.5 s | 2.3 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.3 s | 3.2 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.2 s | 3.9 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 5.6 s | 5.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.1 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 8.6 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 12.7 s | 12.2 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 15.1 s | 14.4 s |
| 0 - 140 mph | 22.5 s | 20.4 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.9 s | 22.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.8 s @ 96.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.3 s @ 116.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 257 kph (160 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.67 g (7 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 16.5 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 35 m (116 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 33 m (109 ft) | 31 m (103 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 45 m (147 ft) | 47 m (155 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 96 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 99 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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Porsche:) 15y ago
For people who seriously go for laps in the weekend get the Bimmer. If you want a car that gets smile on ur face maybe the merc.
FastestLaps 15y ago
A-Hoi Babken, good to see you're back. With your silly "BMW uber alles" comments!
ABDUL MUHAYMIEN 16y ago
BMW IS JUST BREATHTAKING AROUND THE TRACK.....!AND THE M3 E92.....WHAT A MONSTER OF A SWEET RIDE...
