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2002 BMW 3 Series
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

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2002 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $34,400 - $83,400
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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
MSRP $134,200 - $185,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas 6-Cyl
Gas V12 Gas V8
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.5L/152 3.0L/183 3.2L/195
5.5L/336.4 5.0L/303 5.4L/331.9
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI
Horsepower
168 hp @ 6100 rpm 184 hp @ 6000 rpm 225 hp @ 5900 rpm 333 hp @ 7900 rpm
493 hp @ 5000 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm 493 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
155 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 175 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 262 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm
590 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-4250 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 2750-4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift Instrumentation-inc: clock, outside temp, Touch Shift gear selection, transmission winter/standard mode AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: fingertip manual mode w/steering wheel controls AMG SpeedShift transmission programming-inc: 35% faster gear changes, automatic braking downshifts, prevention of upshifts while cornering, torque converter lockup in all forward gears
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 14.9 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 9.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 14.9 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L
88.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
4
Front Head Room
922 - 975 mm
937 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 - 1,059 mm
1,069 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,382 - 1,384 mm
1,506 mm
Rear Head Room
919 - 963 mm
935 mm
Rear Leg Room
813 - 1,085 mm
782 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,166 - 1,405 mm
1,387 mm
Trunk Volume
218 - 311 L
348 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,725 - 2,731 mm
2,885 mm
Length, Overall
4,470 - 4,491 mm
4,989 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,740 - 1,781 mm
1,857 mm
Height, Overall
1,356 - 1,435 mm
1,407 mm
Min Ground Clearance
107 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,425 - 1,715 kg
1,846 - 1,991 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/50R16 P205/55R16 P225/45ZR17 P205/50R17 P225/45ZR18 P255/45ZR17
P245/45ZR18 P225/55HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R16 P205/55R16 P225/45ZR17 P205/50R17 P245/40ZR17 P255/40ZR18 P255/45ZR17
P265/40ZR18 P245/45ZR18 P225/55HR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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