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2013 BMW 3 Series
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2013 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $35,900 - $75,100
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2013 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
MSRP $136,600 - $243,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Turbocharged Gas I6 Turbocharged Gas I4 Turbocharged Gas/Electric I4
Gas V8 Gas V12
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182 2.0L/122
4.6L/284 5.5L/336 5.5L/333 6.0L/365
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 320 hp @ 5900 rpm 181 hp @ 5000 rpm 241 hp @ 5000 - 6000 rpm 335 hp @ 5800 rpm
429 hp @ 5250 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 536 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4800 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300 - 5000 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 184 ft-lb @ 1250 - 4500 rpm 258 ft-lb @ 1250 - 4800 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 1300 - 5000 rpm
516 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 2000-4500 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2300-4300 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 plus 7-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
8.0 - 12.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.2 - 8.5 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.2 - 12.4 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L
83.0 - 90.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
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
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
942 - 1,024 mm
937 mm
Front Leg Room
1,062 - 1,067 mm
1,072 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 - 1,405 mm
1,504 mm
Rear Head Room
917 - 958 mm
925 mm
Rear Leg Room
810 - 892 mm
818 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,250 - 1,400 mm
1,402 mm
Trunk Volume
430 - 481 L
382 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,761 - 2,809 mm
2,954 mm
Length, Overall
4,587 - 4,636 mm
5,095 - 5,105 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,816 mm
1,872 mm
Height, Overall
1,374 - 1,430 mm
1,420 - 1,427 mm
Min Ground Clearance
140 mm
130 - 132 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,475 - 1,825 kg
2,120 - 2,245 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45R17 P225/35R19 P225/50R17 P225/45R18 P225/40R19
P255/35R20 P255/40R19
Rear Tire Size
P255/35R18 P225/45R17 P255/30R19 P225/50R17 P225/45R18 P255/35R19
P255/35R20 P255/40R19 P275/40R19 P275/35R20
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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