BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Performance Package Plus
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 6.2 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 487 / 480 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 400 / 295 | 600 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1628 / 3589 | 1777 / 3918 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 258 / 255 | 274 / 270 |
| Average price | €79,000 | €85,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Sachsenring | 1:40.90 | 1:39.75 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:35.04 | 1:33.69 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:14.20 | 1:14.30 |
| Rockingham National | 1:25.58 | 1:39.10 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.9 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.6 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.3 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 6.5 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 6.9 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 8.3 s | 7.4 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 9.9 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 12.9 s | 11.8 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 15.2 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 9.4 s | 9.0 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 23.9 s | 22.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.0 s @ 95.1 mph | 8.6 s @ 98.8 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 12.4 s @ 114.3 mph | 12.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 6.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 8.9 s | 8.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 11.0 s | 13.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 12.8 s | 18.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 3.7 s | 3.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 10.9 s | 9.4 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 16.7 s @ 1398 ft | 16.0 s @ 1319 ft |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.65 g (6 m/s²) | 0.73 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 70.1 kph (43.6 mph) | 67.9 kph (42.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 9.2 l/100 km (26 mpg US / 31 UK) | 17.9 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 16 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 136 m (445 ft) | 147 m (483 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E92) | C 63 AMG |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 93 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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