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2013 BMW M3 Convertible Convertible RWD
2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 Cabriolet
$69,050 Starting Price (MSRP)
$57,250 Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model M3 Convertible Sub-Model C-Class Convertible
Make BMW Make Mercedes-Benz
Model M3 Model C-Class
Model Year 2013 BMW M3 Convertible Model Year 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible
Year 2013 Year 2023
MSRP $69,050 MSRP $57,250
Engine 4.0L V8 Gas Engine 2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Transmission 9-Speed Automatic
Horsepower 414 hp Horsepower 255 hp
Torque 295 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm Torque 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
City 13 MPG City 21 MPG
Highway 20 MPG Highway 29 MPG
Combined 16 MPG Combined 24 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity 16.6 gallons Fuel Tank Capacity 17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City 215.8 miles Cruising Range City 365.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway 332 miles Cruising Range Highway 504.6 miles
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter 38.4 ft Turning Diameter 36.8 ft
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Front Suspension Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Rear Suspension Multi-Link
Head-Up Display Not Available Head-Up Display Optional
Navigation System Optional Navigation System Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard
Power Liftgate Not Available Power Liftgate Not Available
Power Mirror(s) Not Available Power Mirror(s) Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available Adaptive Cruise Control Optional
Automatic Parking Not Available Automatic Parking Optional
Climate Control Standard Climate Control Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Front Seat(s) Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Cruise Control Standard Cruise Control Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s) Optional Heated Front Seat(s) Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel Not Available Heated Steering Wheel Optional
Keyless Start Optional Keyless Start Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Keyless Entry Standard
A/C Standard A/C Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Multi-Zone A/C Standard
Rear A/C Standard Rear A/C Not Available
Power Driver Seat Standard Power Driver Seat Not Available
Power Passenger Seat Standard Power Passenger Seat Standard
Remote Engine Start Not Available Remote Engine Start Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard Remote Trunk Release Not Available
Seat Memory Standard Seat Memory Optional
Seat-Massage Not Available Seat-Massage Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional Universal Garage Door Opener Standard
Telematics Standard Telematics Standard
Navigation from Telematics Not Available Navigation from Telematics Not Available
Bucket Seats Not Available Bucket Seats Not Available
Cloth Seats Not Available Cloth Seats Not Available
Leather Seats Standard Leather Seats Optional
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Leather Steering Wheel Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available Premium Synthetic Seats Standard
Vinyl Seats Not Available Vinyl Seats Not Available
Woodgrain Interior Trim Optional Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available
Sun/Moonroof Not Available Sun/Moonroof Not Available
HD Radio Standard HD Radio Standard
Satellite Radio Optional Satellite Radio Standard
MP3 Player Standard MP3 Player Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Auxiliary Audio Input Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Bluetooth Connection Standard
Premium Sound System Not Available Premium Sound System Standard
Entertainment System Not Available Entertainment System Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Optional
Smart Device Integration Optional Smart Device Integration Standard
WiFi Hotspot Not Available WiFi Hotspot Standard
Seating Capacity 4 seater Seating Capacity 4 seater
Curb Weight 4,145 lbs Curb Weight 3,880 lbs
Wheelbase 108.7 in Wheelbase 111.8 in
Front Wheel Size 18" x 8.5" Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 9.5" Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8.5"
Front Tire P245/40ZR18 Front Tire P225/45HR18
Rear Tire P265/40ZR18 Rear Tire P245/40HR18
Front Width 60.6 in Front Width 61.5 in
Max Width 71 in Max Width 71.3 in
Height 54.8 in Height 55.3 in
Length 181.7 in Length 184.5 in
Front Seat Headroom 38 in Front Seat Headroom 38.8 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room 55.3 in Front Seat Shoulder Room 54.8 in
Front Seat Leg Room 41.8 in Front Seat Leg Room 42 in
Rear Seat Headroom 36.5 in Rear Seat Headroom 35.6 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 49.3 in Rear Seat Shoulder Room 47.8 in
Rear Seat Leg Room 31.9 in Rear Seat Leg Room 32 in
Trunk Volume 9 ft³ Trunk Volume 8.8 ft³
Ground Clearance N/A Ground Clearance 3.5 in