BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l R6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 343 / 338 | 476 / 469 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 365 / 269 | 650 / 479 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1566 / 3452 | 1828 / 4030 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 260 / 257 |
| Average price | €57,000 | €88,000 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 13.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.5 s @ 90.7 mph | 8.5 s @ 99.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.0 s | 12.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 3.4 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 5.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.5 s | 4.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.2 s | 6.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 8.9 s | 2.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 13.2 s | 9.6 s |
General performance
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 280 kph (174 mph) | 290 kph (180 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) | 0.71 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) | 64.8 kph (40.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 26 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 32 m (104 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 140 m (459 ft) | 131 m (431 ft) |
Summary
| Category | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 65 | 100 |
| Overall | 65 | 100 |
Verdict
C 63 AMG Coupe is the fastest by a huge margin.
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