Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 34 MPG

Fuel Economy

N/A

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.4 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

Trunk Volume

16.1 ft³

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

402 hp @ 6750 rpm

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

369 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,582 lbs

4,092 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

29 MPG

N/A

City

25 MPG

N/A

Highway

34 MPG

N/A

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1 Tons/yr

N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

390 miles

N/A

Cruising Range Highway

530.4 miles

N/A

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.7 in

188.6 in

Height

56.8 in

57.1 in

Max Width

71.9 in

71.8 in

Front Width

62.3 in

62.6 in

Rear Width

62.9 in

63.1 in

Wheelbase

112.2 in

112.8 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42 in

N/A

Front Seat Headroom

38.7 in

N/A

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.2 in

N/A

Rear Seat Headroom

37.6 in

N/A

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.6 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

16.1 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.4 ft

39.3 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

18" x 8"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Tires

Front Tire

P225/45HR18

P245/45ZR18

Rear Tire

P225/45HR18

P245/45ZR18

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Brooklyn Grey Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Individual Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1

Cirrus Silver Metallic
Graphite Grey Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Starling Blue Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Cardinal Red Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic
MANUFAKTUR Selenite Gray Magno

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Tacora Red, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, MB-Tex/Microfiber Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Power Red/Black, Leather Upholstery
Sienna Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Premium Sound System

Optional

Not Available

Satellite Radio

Standard

Not Available

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Seats

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Not Available

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Not Available

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Not Available

Seat Memory

Standard

Not Available

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Not Available

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Optional

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Keeping Assist

Optional

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

12 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Maintenance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

4 Years / Unlimited Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

N/A

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

Compare BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Optional Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary