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2018 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $45,900 - $59,450
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2018 Buick LaCrosse
MSRP $37,845 - $52,745
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6
Gas V6 Gas I4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183
3.6L/- TBD - 2.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System
Diesel Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Horsepower
180 hp @ 4000 rpm 248 hp @ 5000 rpm 248 hp @ 5200 rpm 355 hp 320 hp @ 5500 rpm
310 hp @ 6800 rpm 194 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque
280 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 310 ft-lb 258 ft-lb @ 1450 rpm 369 ft-lb 330 ft-lb @ 1380 rpm
268 ft-lb @ 5200 rpm 187 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Sport Automatic w/Paddles
Transmission, 9-speed automatic (Requires (LGX) 3.6L V6 Engine.) Engine, 2.5L 4-cylinder with eAssist fuel saving technology, L4 SIDI DOHC (Requires (MNH) 6-speed automatic transmission.) Transmission, 6-speed automatic, 6T40, GEN3 (Requires (LHN) 2.5L 4-cylinder eAssist engine.)
Fuel
Fuel
Diesel Plug-In Electric Gasoline
Gasoline Hybrid
Fuel Consumption: City
7.8 - 12.2 L/100 km
9.3 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 8.4 L/100 km
6.7 - 8.0 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
6.7 - 11.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
41.0 - 60.0 L
59.8 - 61.3 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 Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
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
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Optional
Standard
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,024 - 1,049 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,067 mm
1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,400 - 1,402 mm
1,466 mm
Rear Head Room
958 - 973 mm
945 mm
Rear Leg Room
889 - 996 mm
965 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,374 - 1,400 mm
1,438 mm
Trunk Volume
368 L
405 - 425 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,809 - 2,921 mm
2,896 - 2,906 mm
Length, Overall
4,643 - 4,826 mm
5,017 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,811 - 1,829 mm
1,867 mm
Height, Overall
1,430 - 1,509 mm
1,461 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,676 - 1,861 kg
1,583 - 1,742 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40YR19 P225/45VR18 P225/45YR18 P225/45VR19 P225/45YR19
P245/40R20 P245/45R19 P235/50R18
Rear Tire Size
P255/35YR19 P225/45VR18 P255/40YR18 P225/45VR19 P255/40YR19
P245/40R20 P245/45R19 P235/50R18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Standard
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