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2005 Mercedes C Class Comparisons
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2005 |
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Mercedes-Benz |
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C-Class |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| MSRP |
$25,850.00 |
$37,300.00 |
$47,300.00 |
$48,900.00 |
| Destination |
$720.00 |
$695.00 |
$695.00 |
$695.00 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Standard Engine |
1.8L 189hp I4 |
3L 225hp I6 |
3.2L 333hp I6 |
3.2L 333hp I6 |
| Horsepower |
189 @ 5800 RPM |
225 @ 5900 RPM |
333 @ 7900 RPM |
333 @ 7900 RPM |
| Torque |
192 @ 3500 RPM |
214 @ 3500 RPM |
262 @ 4900 RPM |
262 @ 4900 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
1796 |
2979 |
3246 |
3246 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.2 X 3.3 |
3.3 X 3.5 |
3.4 X 3.6 |
3.4 X 3.6 |
| Compression Ratio |
8.7:1 |
10.2:1 |
11.5:1 |
11.5:1 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| City (mpg) |
23 |
20 |
16 |
16 |
| Highway (mpg) |
32 |
23 |
24 |
24 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3249.6 |
3284.9 |
3415 |
3415 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
106.9 |
107.3 |
107.5 |
107.5 |
| Length (in.) |
171 |
176.7 |
176.9 |
176.9 |
| Width (in.) |
68 |
69.2 |
70.1 |
70.1 |
| Height (in.) |
54.3 |
53.9 |
54 |
54 |
| Track Front (in.) |
58.8 |
57.9 |
59.4 |
59.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
57.6 |
58.4 |
60 |
60 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Standard Seating |
4 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
37.5 |
37.5 |
37.5 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.3 |
36.5 |
36.5 |
36.5 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42 |
41.7 |
41.7 |
41.7 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33 |
33.2 |
33.2 |
33.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
54.5 |
54.5 |
54.5 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.7 |
52.7 |
52.7 |
52.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
52.9 |
N/A |
57 |
57 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
45.8 |
N/A |
55.2 |
55.2 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
84.9 |
84.4 |
84.4 |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
| Tires |
225/45R17 |
205/50R17 |
225/45R18 |
225/45R18 |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor |
BMW 3-Series 330CI |
BMW M3 |
BMW M3 |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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