BMW M3 Competition xDrive vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 3.4 s Runner-up: 4.6 s
Power winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 530 hp Runner-up: 408 hp
Cargo winner BMW M3 Competition xDrive 480 L Runner-up: 455 L
Price winner Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC $59,900 Runner-up: $80,900

Key differences

  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive is quicker from 0-100 km/h (3.4 s vs 4.6 s).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more power (530 hp vs 408 hp).
  • BMW M3 Competition xDrive has more cargo volume (480 L vs 455 L).
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC has the lower starting MSRP ($59,900 vs $80,900).
2026 BMW M3 Competition xDrive studio car image
BMW
2026 · Petrol Sedan
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C 43 4MATIC studio car image
Mercedes-Benz
2025 · Petrol Sedan
Performance
0-100 km/h3.4 s4.6 s
Top Speed290 km/h250 km/h
Power530 hp408 hp
Torque650 Nm500 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank59 L50 L
Efficiency10.2 L/100km9 L/100km
CO2 Emissions232 g/km205 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,794 mm4,751 mm
Ground Clearance120 mm120 mm
Cargo480 L455 L
Curb Weight1,770 kg1,780 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle12.2 m11.3 m
Starting MSRP$80,900$59,900