2006 BMW M3 vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2006 BMW M3 and 2006 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 215 kg more than 2006 BMW M3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M3 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | M3 | C |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1794 cc |
Horse Power | 333 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 62 L |