Car comparison

BMW E9 3.0CSvsMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW E9

3.0CS

180 hp2985 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1971-1975
VS

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

280 SE 3.5 V8

200 hp3499 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1969-1971

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Best overall score
    47/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWE93.0CSMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
180hp134kW
200hp149kW
Torque
260Nm192lb-ft
286Nm211lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,790kg3,946lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
95.4s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
9.4s
0-200 km/h
51.5s
Calculated
72.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
631km392mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,985cc182cu in
3,499cc214cu in
Length
4,660mm183in
4,905mm193in
Width
1,670mm66in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,446mm57in
1,482mm58in
Rear track
1,402mm55in
1,485mm58in
Trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
72L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW E9 3.0CSMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW E9 3.0CS: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWE93.0CS6,000 rpm3,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V85,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWE93.0CSMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
9.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
51.5 s
72.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
14.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
136 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has 20 hp more than BMW E9 3.0CS.

The biggest power difference is between BMW E9 3.0CS and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
286 Nm
211 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
1,570 kg
3,461 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
213 km/h
132 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V89.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8 has more power, BMW E9 3.0CS is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW E9 3.0CS and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW E9 3.0CS and Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8: 1.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWE93.0CS
643 km
399 mi
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
631 km
392 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWE93.0CS
180 hp
134 kW
8.2 s
213 km/h
132 mph
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
200 hp
149 kW
9.4 s
205 km/h
127 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWE93.0CS
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h9.4 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

BMW E9 3.0CS is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWE93.0CS
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
8.2 s
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
9.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWE93.0CS
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWE93.0CSMercedes-BenzW111 Coupe280 SE 3.5 V8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
286 Nm
211 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
9.4 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,905 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
631 km
392 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW E9 3.0CSMercedes-Benz W111 Coupe 280 SE 3.5 V8
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year3,413 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW E9 3.0CS

  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 12 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

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