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2012 BMW 3 Series
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2012 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $35,900 - $75,100
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2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $35,900 - $81,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas I6 Gas I6
Gas V6 Gas V8
Displacement
2.0L/122 3.0L/182 3.0L/183
2.5L/152 3.0L/183 3.5L/213 6.2L/379
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
184 hp @ 5000 rpm 241 hp @ 5000 - 6000 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 230 hp @ 6500 rpm 320 hp @ 5900 rpm
201 hp @ 6100 rpm 228 hp @ 6000 rpm 268 hp @ 6000 rpm 451 hp @ 6800 rpm 481 hp @ - TBD - rpm
Torque
199 ft-lb @ 1250 - 4500 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1250 - 4800 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300 - 5000 rpm 200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
181 ft-lb @ 2900 - 5500 rpm 221 ft-lb @ 2500 - 5000 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 2400 - 5000 rpm 443 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm 443 ft-lb @ - TBD - rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission 8-speed automatic transmission 8-speed sport automatic transmission -inc: paddle shifters
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/AGILITY CONTROL gearshift 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: AMG SPEEDSHIFT enhancements
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.8 - 12.4 L/100 km
11.5 - 17.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 8.3 L/100 km
7.3 - 10.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 12.4 L/100 km
7.3 - 17.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L
66.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
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)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
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
942 - 1,024 mm
942 - 973 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 - 1,067 mm
1,770 - 1,796 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 - 1,405 mm
1,389 mm
Rear Head Room
917 - 965 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
810 - 892 mm
838 - 848 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,250 - 1,400 mm
848 mm
Trunk Volume
368 - 439 L
354 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,761 - 2,809 mm
2,761 - 2,764 mm
Length, Overall
4,536 - 4,636 mm
4,582 - 4,727 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,783 - 1,816 mm
1,768 - 1,791 mm
Height, Overall
1,374 - 1,430 mm
1,438 - 1,450 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,490 - 1,825 kg
1,590 - 1,780 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/45R18 P225/40R19 P225/40R18 P225/45R17 P225/35R19
P225/45R17 P205/55R16 P225/40R17 P235/40R18 TBD
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17 P225/45R18 P255/35R19 P255/35R18 P225/45R17 P255/30R19
P245/40R17 P205/55R16 P255/35R18 TBD
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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