BMW M3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

    BMW M3

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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    2025 BMW
    M3
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    2025 Mercedes-Benz
    C-Class
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    Based on the BMW M3
    Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    59L
    566 to 608 km
    66L
    403 to 653 km
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $167,100 - $249,900
    $87,800 - $202,800
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    CarExpert's Take

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    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Smart looks
    • High-end display tech
    • Comfortable, effortless drive
    Misses
    • Pricey, even before options
    • Ridiculous service pricing
    • Limited choice

    Colours Available

    Non-metallic paint (no cost)

    • Alpine White
    • Sao Paulo Yellow

    Metallic paint (no cost)

    • Black Sapphire
    • M Portimao Blue
    • M Toronto Red
    • M Isle of Man Green
    • M Brooklyn Grey
    • Skyscraper Grey
    • Aventurine Red

    BMW Individual paint

    • Dravit Grey ($2500)
    • Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
    • Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
    • Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)

    The C-Class is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Spectral Blue metallic
    • High-Tech Silver metallic
    • Opalite White metallic
    • Hyacinth Red metallic
    • Obsidian Black metallic
    • Graphite grey metallic
    • Mojave Silver metallic
    • Cavansite Blue metallic
    • Selenite Grey metallic
    • Polar White

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
    Size (cc)
    29931496 - 1999
    Size (L)
    3.0L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    64
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    2416
    Power
    353kW - 405kW150kW - 500kW
    Power RPM
    62505800 - 6750
    Torque
    550Nm - 650Nm300Nm - 1020Nm
    Torque RPM
    2650 - 27501800 - 5000
    Bore Stroke
    90-
    Compression Ratio
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