BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL
| Category | 600 SEL | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 408 / 402 | 286 / 282 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 580 / 428 | 320 / 236 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2251 / 4963 | 1523 / 3358 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 181 / 179 | 187 / 185 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | 600 SEL | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.3 s | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.1 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.3 s | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.8 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.9 s | 17.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 27.3 s | 22.4 s |
| 1000 m | 26.2 s | 25.4 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 21.1 s | 16.5 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.8 s | 13.5 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph |
| Est. 1/4 mile | 15.9 s @ 104.4 mph | 15.2 s @ 107.5 mph |
General performance
| Category | 600 SEL | BMW 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 SEL | BMW M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 84 | 100 |
| Overall | 84 | 100 |
Verdict
M3 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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