BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe
Category | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
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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) | 1569 / 3459 | 1828 / 4030 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 219 / 216 | 260 / 257 |
Average price | €54,000 | €88,000 |
Acceleration
Speed & distance | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
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0 - 100 kph | 4.8 s | 4.0 s |
0 - 200 kph | 16.8 s | 13.8 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph | 8.5 s @ 99.4 mph |
1/4 mile | 13.1 s @ 107.5 mph | 12.3 s |
Rolling acceleration
Speed | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
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60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.7 s | 3.4 s |
60 - 100 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 5.2 s |
80 - 120 kph (5) | 7.0 s | 4.9 s |
80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.7 s | 6.5 s |
80 - 120 kph | 8.9 s | 2.4 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.6 s | 9.5 s |
General performance
Category | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
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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 | 151 m (496 ft) | 131 m (431 ft) |
Summary
Category | BMW M3 (E46) | C 63 AMG Coupe |
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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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