Car comparison

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VvsMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

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

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BMW M3 Coupe (E46)

3.2i 24V

343 hp3246 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2003
VS

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) · Facelift 1999

AMG CLK 55 V8

347 hp5439 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2002

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    229 hp/t
    171 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    56/100

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Most powerful
    347 hp
    259 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    530 km
    329 mi
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best performance score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
343hp256kW
347hp259kW
Torque
365Nm269lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
17.8s
Calculated
18.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.8L/100 km13.2mpg US15.9mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
229hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
330Nm/t221lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
530km329mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,246cc198cu in
5,439cc332cu in
Length
4,492mm177in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,780mm70in
1,722mm68in
Height
1,372mm54in
1,371mm54in
Wheelbase
2,731mm108in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,508mm59in
1,505mm59in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,488mm59in
Trunk volume
410L
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
63L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V7,900 rpm4,900 rpm8,150 rpm
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85,500 rpm3,000-4,300 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.8 s
18.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has 4 hp more than BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V85.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 has more power, BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V and Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
529 km
329 mi
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
530 km
329 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
343 hp
256 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
347 hp
259 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
Power
343 hp
256 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
347 hp
259 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.2 s
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
5.4 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
BMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24V
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 Coupe (E46)3.2i 24VMercedes-BenzCLK (C208)Facelift 1999AMG CLK 55 V8
Power
343 hp
256 kW
347 hp
259 kW
Torque
365 Nm
269 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,492 mm
176.9 in
Height
1,372 mm
54.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,371 mm
54.0 in
Range score
529 km
329 mi
530 km
329 mi
Trunk score
410 L
14.5 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
229 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
225 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 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 M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24VMercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 Coupe (E46) 3.2i 24V

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz CLK (C208) Facelift 1999 AMG CLK 55 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 145 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 km (0 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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