BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG T
| Category | C 63 AMG T | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 3.0 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 476 / 469 | 431 / 425 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 650 / 479 | 550 / 406 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1809 / 3988 | 1602 / 3532 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 263 / 260 | 269 / 265 |
| Average price | €80,000 | €82,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 63 AMG T | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.5 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.2 s | 8.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 11.4 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 13.9 s | 13.3 s |
| 1000 m | 22.3 s @ 242.6 kph | 22.1 s @ 242.6 kph |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 9.8 s | 9.2 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.7 s @ 98.2 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s | 12.0 s @ 119.3 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 63 AMG T | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 284 kph (176 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) | 0.72 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.7 kph (42.1 mph) | 71.2 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 8.7 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 33 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (115 ft) | 33 m (107 ft) |
| 140 kph - 0 | 68 m (222 ft) | 67 m (219 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 63 AMG T | BMW M3 (F80) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 98 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 91 | 100 |
| Overall | 95 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a small margin.
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