Early amg,s where built to trounce m3 plus bhp is 297 not 276 as shown i think us models are this euro models are 297 0.60 5.5 sec
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 36 AMG
| Category | C 36 AMG | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 280 / 276 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 385 / 284 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1568 / 3457 | 1523 / 3358 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 179 / 176 | 187 / 185 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 36 AMG | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:25.30 | 1:20.49 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 36 AMG | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.9 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 15.6 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 28.1 s | 22.4 s |
| 1000 m | 26.8 s | 25.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 23.6 s | 16.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 6.4 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.4 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.6 s @ 80.8 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 16.4 s @ 101.9 mph | 15.2 s @ 107.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 36 AMG | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) | 0.53 g (5 m/s²) |
| Fuel economy | 14.4 l/100 km (16 mpg US / 20 UK) | 11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK) |
Summary
| Category | C 36 AMG | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 84 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 69 | 100 |
| Overall | 78 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by a huge margin.
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