0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the BMW M3 Competition xDrive faster than a Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance?
No. The 2024 C 63 S E Performance is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 s vs 3.4 s for the 2025 M3 Competition xDrive (manufacturer figures).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
M3 Competition xDrive 0-60
3.4 s
BMW-claimed
C 63 S E Performance 0-60
3.3 s
Mercedes-AMG-claimed
M3 Competition xDrive power
523 hp
AWD
C 63 S E Performance power
671 hp
AWD
M3 Competition xDrive vs C 63 S E Performance: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2025 BMW M3 Competition xDrive | 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2025–present | 2024–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2025 model year | 2024 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.0L twin-turbo inline-6, 8-speed M Steptronic automatic | 2.0L turbo inline-4 plug-in hybrid + rear electric drive unit, AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Horsepower | 523 hp[1] | 671 hp[2] |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft[1] | 752 lb-ft[2] |
| Curb weight | 3,990 lb[1] | 4,817 lb[2] |
| Pounds per hp | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 3.4 s[1]BMW-claimed | 3.3 s[2]Mercedes-AMG-claimed · automaker estimate |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | Not published |
| Quarter mile | Not published | Not published |
| Top speed | 155 mph[1]BMW-claimed · electronically limited | 155 mph[2]Mercedes-AMG-claimed · electronically limited |
| Launch MSRP | $85,300[1]2025 base MSRP · excl. destination | $83,900[2]2024 base MSRP · excl. destination |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The C 63 S E Performance is quicker to 60 mph by 0.1 s: 3.3 s vs 3.4 s (manufacturer figures).
Quarter mile
Neither automaker publishes a quarter-mile time, and we have no named instrumented test for both, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Top speed
Both top out at 155 mph.
Why
The C 63 S E Performance carries less weight per horsepower (7.2 vs 7.6 lb per hp).
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C 63 versions in our dataset:
Price new and what buyers paid
- BMW M3 Competition xDrive: launched at $85,300 (2025 base MSRP).
- Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: launched at $83,900 (2024 base MSRP).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the BMW M3 Competition xDrive faster than a Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance?
No — the 2024 C 63 S E Performance is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 3.3 s vs 3.4 s for the 2025 M3 Competition xDrive (manufacturer figures).
What is the 0-60 time of the BMW M3 Competition xDrive?
3.4 seconds (BMW-claimed) for the 2025 model year, from 523 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance?
3.3 seconds (Mercedes-AMG-claimed, automaker estimate) for the 2024 model year, from 671 hp.
Which has the higher top speed, the M3 Competition xDrive or the C 63 S E Performance?
Both top out at 155 mph.
Which costs more new, the M3 Competition xDrive or the C 63 S E Performance?
At launch, the 2025 M3 Competition xDrive started at $85,300 and the 2024 C 63 S E Performance at $83,900 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2025 BMW M3 — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2024 Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE Quick Reference Guide — Mercedes-Benz USA. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- BMW Group Newsroom USA — The new 2021 BMW M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe — BMW of North America. Accessed 2026-11-03.
- Mercedes-Benz USA media — 2019 Mercedes-AMG C 63 and C 63 S Sedan Specifications — Mercedes-Benz USA. Accessed 2026-11-03.