BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL

Picture of Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL (W140)
Picture of BMW M3 (E36 286 PS 4 door E36)
Category 600 SELBMW M3
Max power (ps / bhp) 408 / 402286 / 282
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 580 / 428320 / 236
Curb weight (kg / lb) 2251 / 49631523 / 3358
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 181 / 179187 / 185

Acceleration

Speed & distance 600 SELBMW M3
0 - 80 kph 4.3 s4.5 s
0 - 100 kph 6.1 s5.9 s
0 - 120 kph 8.3 s8.2 s
0 - 160 kph 14.8 s13.6 s
0 - 180 kph 18.9 s17.5 s
0 - 200 kph 27.3 s22.4 s
1000 m 26.2 s25.4 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 21.1 s16.5 s
Est. 0 - 60 mph 5.7 s5.5 s
0 - 100 mph 14.8 s13.5 s
Est. 1/8 mile 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph9.9 s @ 86.4 mph
Est. 1/4 mile 15.9 s @ 104.4 mph15.2 s @ 107.5 mph

General performance

Category 600 SELBMW M3
Top speed 254 kph (158 mph)250 kph (155 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.51 g (5 m/s²)0.53 g (5 m/s²)
Fuel economy 13.7 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 21 UK)11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US / 24 UK)

Summary

Category 600 SELBMW M3
Track Performance 00
Straight line speed 12711583
Total 12711583

Verdict

M3 is the fastest by a small margin.

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