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2017 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $41,200 - $59,150
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2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MSRP $44,000 - $93,600
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183
3.0 L/183 4.0 L/243 2.0 L/121
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm 320 hp @ 5500 rpm 184 hp @ 5000 rpm 180 hp @ 4000 rpm 248 hp @ 5000 rpm 355 hp
362 hp @ 5500 rpm 469 hp @ 5500 rpm 503 hp @ 5500 rpm 241 hp @ 5550 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1450 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 1380 rpm 200 ft-lb @ 1250 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 310 ft-lb 369 ft-lb
384 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 479 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic w/STEPTRONIC -inc: electronic selector-lever 8-Speed Sport Automatic w/Paddles 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Sport Automatic -inc: electronic selector-lever (quick shift) gearshift paddles and dynamic revolution counter in iDrive
9G-TRONIC Automatic 7-Speed MCT Automatic 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Plug-In Electric
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
10.1 - 14.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 8.5 L/100 km
7.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
7.8 - 14.0 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
41.0 - 60.0 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
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Standard
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
Optional
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
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
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
Not Available
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
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
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
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
5
4 - 5
Front Head Room
1,024 - 1,049 mm
942 - 1,039 mm
Front Leg Room
1,067 mm
1,059 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 - 1,402 mm
1,405 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 973 mm
942 mm
Rear Leg Room
889 - 996 mm
894 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,374 - 1,400 mm
1,397 mm
Trunk Volume
368 L
249 - 481 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,809 - 2,921 mm
2,840 mm
Length, Overall
4,643 - 4,826 mm
4,686 - 4,755 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,829 mm
1,811 - 1,877 mm
Height, Overall
1,430 - 1,509 mm
1,400 - 1,443 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,592 - 1,861 kg
1,625 - 1,800 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45VR19 P225/45YR19 P225/45VR18 P225/50VR17 P225/45YR18 P225/40YR19
YR19 P225/45HR18 35R19 P255/40YR18 R19 P255/35YR19 P225/40ZR19 P245/40YR18 P245/35YR19 45R18 P225/50HR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45VR19 P255/40YR19 P225/45VR18 P255/40VR19 P225/50VR17 P255/40YR18 P255/35YR19
YR19 P245/40HR18 30R19 P285/35YR18 R20 P285/30YR19 P255/35ZR19 35R19 P265/40YR18 P265/35YR19 245/40R18 P225/50HR17
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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