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2006 BMW 3 Series
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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2006 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $35,100 - $84,400
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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $36,450 - $72,600
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6
Gas I4 Gas/Ethanol V6 Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
2.5L/152 3.0L/182 3.2L/198
1.8L/110 2.6L/158 3.2L/195 5.5L/331
Fuel System
EFI
SMPI
Horsepower
184 hp @ 6000 rpm 235 hp @ 5900 rpm 225 hp @ 5900 rpm 333 hp @ 7900 rpm 215 hp @ 6250 rpm 255 hp @ 6600 rpm 174 hp @ 5800 rpm
189 hp @ 5800 rpm 168 hp @ 5700 rpm 215 hp @ 5700 rpm 362 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
175 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 222 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 262 ft-lb @ 4900 rpm 185 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 220 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 170 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
192 ft-lb @ 3500-4000 rpm 177 ft-lb @ 4700 rpm 229 ft-lb @ 3000-4600 rpm 376 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, short shifter 5-speed manual transmission w/short shifter
6-speed manual transmission w/direct-action short-throw shifter 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming AMG-enhanced 5-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: "comfort" mode, Touch Shift, SpeedShift, fingertip manual mode, optimum gear programming
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Fuel Consumption: City
11.1 - 14.9 L/100 km
9.9 - 14.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.7 - 9.5 L/100 km
6.7 - 10.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.7 - 14.9 L/100 km
6.7 - 14.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
61.0 - 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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
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 - 5
Front Head Room
922 - 978 mm
978 - 988 mm
Front Leg Room
N/A
1,059 - 1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
1,341 - 1,349 mm
Rear Head Room
925 - 965 mm
922 - 965 mm
Rear Leg Room
N/A
838 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
1,313 - 1,379 mm
Trunk Volume
411 - 459 L
280 - 345 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,725 - 2,761 mm
2,715 mm
Length, Overall
4,488 - 4,526 mm
4,348 - 4,618 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,758 - 1,816 mm
1,727 mm
Height, Overall
1,369 - 1,420 mm
1,400 - 1,440 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,450 - 1,715 kg
1,470 - 1,644 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45R17 P205/55R16 P205/50R17 P225/45ZR17 P225/40ZR18 P225/40ZR19 P225/45ZR18 P225/40R19 P205/50R16 P225/50R16 P225/40R18
P205/55HR16 P225/40ZR18 P225/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45R17 P205/55R16 P205/50R17 P255/40ZR17 P255/35ZR18 P255/35ZR19 P255/40ZR18 P245/40ZR17 P255/35R19 P205/50R16 P225/50R16 P255/40R17 P206/50R16 P255/35R18
P205/55HR16 P245/35ZR18 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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