Compare 2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan vs Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Engine

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 18 MPG

Hwy: 27 MPG

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

12.6 ft³

2019-2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan Rear View Driving

2019-2021 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Rear View Driving

2019-2021 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Dashboard

Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

385 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque

295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm

384 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

9-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive

All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,582 lbs

3,825 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG

21 MPG

City

26 MPG

18 MPG

Highway

36 MPG

27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 Tons/yr

8.4 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.6 gallons

17.4 gallons

Cruising Range City

405.6 miles

313.2 miles

Cruising Range Highway

561.6 miles

469.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

185.7 in

185 in

Height

56.8 in

56.3 in

Max Width

71.9 in

71.3 in

Front Width

62.3 in

63.1 in

Rear Width

62.9 in

61.3 in

Wheelbase

112.2 in

111.8 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

3.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42 in

41.7 in

Front Seat Headroom

38.7 in

37.1 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

55.3 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

35.2 in

Rear Seat Headroom

37.6 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.6 in

55 in

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume

17 ft³

12.6 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

37.4 ft

39.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

Rear Wheel Size

18" x 7.5"

18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/45HR18

Rear Tire

P225/45HR18

P245/40HR18

Standard Exterior Colors

Alpine White
Jet Black

Black
Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic

Brilliant Blue Metallic
Iridium Silver Metallic
Lunar Blue Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
designo Diamond White Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery

Black w/Red Stitching, MB-TEX/DINAMICA Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery

Black w/Red Topstitching, Leather Upholstery
Black, Leather Upholstery
Cranberry Red, Leather Upholstery
Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Hard Disk Drive Media Storage

Optional

Premium Sound System

Optional

Standard

Satellite Radio

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Optional

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Not Available

Cloth Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Seats

Standard

Optional

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Vinyl Seats

Standard

Optional

Woodgrain Interior Trim

Not Available

Standard

Sun/Moonroof

Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display

Optional

Navigation System

Standard

Optional

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Liftgate

Not Available

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Optional

Automatic Parking

Optional

Climate Control

Standard

Cooled Front Seat(s)

Not Available

Optional

Cruise Control

Standard

Hands-Free Liftgate

Optional

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Optional

Heated Rear Seat(s)

Optional

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Optional

Not Available

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Power Passenger Seat

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Optional

Standard

Remote Trunk Release

Optional

Standard

Seat Memory

Standard

Universal Garage Door Opener

Standard

Rear A/C

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Optional

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

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

Not Available

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Rear Side Air Bag

Not Available

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

Compare 2021 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