BMW M3 E92 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

2007–2013 vs 2007–2014 · Coupe/Sedan/Convertible vs Sedan/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Boot: M3 E92 450 l, C-Klasa W204 485 l.
Lowest consumption: M3 E92 11.3 l/100 km, C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km.
Power: M3 E92 309–331 kW, C-Klasa W204 100–336 kW.
Standard equipment: M3 E92 31 items (Standard), C-Klasa W204 27 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW M3 E922007–2013 · 8 engines · Standard, Individual, Competition Package, GTSSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014 · 10 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, AMG SportpaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW M3 E922007–2013no listings	Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W2042007–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,580 mm–4,615 mm	Length4,581 mm–4,611 mm
Width	Width1,804 mm	Width1,770 mm–1,795 mm
Height	Height1,392 mm–1,447 mm	Height1,406 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,761 mm	Wheelbase2,760 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–145 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–450 l	Trunk volume450 l–485 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,530 kg–1,840 kg	Curb weight1,475 kg–1,730 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank63 l	Fuel tank59 l–66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2007–2013	Production years2007–2014
Body type	Body typeCoupe, Sedan, Convertible	Body typeSedan, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines10
Power	Power309–331 kW (420–450 hp)	Power100–336 kW (136–457 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)4.0–4.4	Displacement (l)1.8–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption11.3 l/100 km · 4.0 V8 DKG Sedan	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · C 220 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.4 s · 4.4 GTS	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · C 63 AMG
Top speed	Top speed305 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Standard	Items in the base trim27 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Individual	Items in the top trim35 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort9 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension✓	Sport suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 2
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Sport Seats	Sport Seats✓	Sport Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 0
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety8 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW M3 E92 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

Length: BMW M3 E92 4,615 mm, Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4,611 mm (a 4 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,761 vs 2,760 mm. Boot: 450 vs 485 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW M3 E92 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The most frugal BMW M3 E92 uses 11.3 l/100 km (4.0 V8 DKG Sedan); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 4.9 l/100 km (C 220 CDI).

Which is more powerful — BMW M3 E92 or Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204?

The strongest BMW M3 E92 makes 331 kW (450 hp) (4.4 GTS); the strongest Mercedes-Benz C-Klasa W204 336 kW (457 hp) (C 63 AMG).

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