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2003 BMW 3 Series
2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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2003 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $34,800 - $83,700
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2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $34,450 - $66,950
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
2.2L/134 2.5L/152 3.0L/183 3.2L/195
2.6L/159 3.2L/195 1.8L/110
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI
Horsepower
168 hp @ 6100 rpm 184 hp @ 6000 rpm 225 hp @ 5900 rpm 333 hp @ 7900 rpm
168 hp @ 5700 rpm 215 hp @ 5700 rpm 189 hp @ 5800 rpm 349 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
155 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 175 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 262 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm
177 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 3000-4600 rpm 192 ft-lb @ 3500-4000 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 4400 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
6-speed manual transmission 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift AMG enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, Touch Shift, SpeedShift (provides faster gear changes)
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
11.3 - 15.0 L/100 km
10.0 - 14.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 9.4 L/100 km
6.8 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 15.0 L/100 km
6.8 - 14.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
63.0 L
62.0 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
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
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
5
Front Head Room
922 - 975 mm
978 - 988 mm
Front Leg Room
1,052 - 1,059 mm
1,059 - 1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,382 - 1,384 mm
1,341 - 1,351 mm
Rear Head Room
919 - 963 mm
922 - 965 mm
Rear Leg Room
813 - 1,085 mm
838 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,166 - 1,405 mm
1,313 - 1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
218 - 311 L
280 - 430 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,725 - 2,731 mm
2,715 mm
Length, Overall
4,470 - 4,491 mm
4,343 - 4,544 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,740 - 1,781 mm
1,727 mm
Height, Overall
1,356 - 1,435 mm
1,379 - 1,440 mm
Min Ground Clearance
107 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,425 - 1,715 kg
1,445 - 1,660 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/50ZR16 P205/55R16 P225/45ZR17 P205/50R17 P225/40ZR18 P225/40ZR19 P225/45ZR18
P205/55HR16 P225/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R16 P205/55R16 P225/45ZR17 P205/50R17 P255/35ZR18 P245/40ZR17 P255/35ZR19 P255/40ZR18
P205/55HR16 P225/45ZR17 P245/40ZR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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Vehicle Information
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