As expected. Hard to beat the M3 of the time.
BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG
| Category | C 32 AMG | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.2 l V6 | 3.2 l R6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 354 / 349 | 343 / 338 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 450 / 332 | 365 / 269 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1596 / 3519 | 1569 / 3459 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 222 / 219 | 219 / 216 |
| Average price | €56,000 | €54,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | C 32 AMG | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Winton (National Circuit) | 1:45.59 | 1:41.56 |
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:37.00 | 8:22.00 |
| Anneau du Rhin (pre 2011) | 1:36.02 | 1:33.01 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:20.60 | 1:16.30 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | C 32 AMG | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.1 s | 3.7 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.1 s | 8.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.6 s | 11.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.5 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 16.9 s | 16.8 s |
| 1000 m | 25.0 s | 24.1 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 11.9 s | 12.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.2 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.1 s | 11.2 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 34.0 s | 32.7 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.2 s @ 93.2 mph | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 106.3 mph | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | C 32 AMG | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.62 g (6 m/s²) | 0.59 g (6 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 60.3 kph (37.5 mph) | 67.8 kph (42.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) | 7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 35 m (114 ft) |
Summary
| Category | C 32 AMG | BMW M3 (E46) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 86 | 100 |
| Overall | 88 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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