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2006 BMW M3 Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2006 BMW M3 comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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2006 |
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M3 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| MSRP |
$48,900.00 |
$28,250.00 |
$45,750.00 |
$50,950.00 |
| Destination |
$695.00 |
$720.00 |
$775.00 |
$925.00 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Standard Engine |
3.2L 333hp I6 |
3.2L 215hp V6 |
3.5L 268hp V6 |
1.8L 190hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
333 @ 7900 RPM |
215 @ 5700 RPM |
268 @ 6000 RPM |
190 @ 7800 RPM |
| Torque |
262 @ 4900 RPM |
229 @ 3000 RPM |
258 @ 2400 RPM |
138 @ 6800 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3246 |
3199 |
3498 |
1796 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.4 X 3.6 |
3.5 X 3.3 |
3.8 X 3.4 |
3.2 X 3.3 |
| Compression Ratio |
11.5:1 |
10:1 |
10.7:1 |
11.5:1 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| City (mpg) |
16 |
17 |
19 |
22 |
| Highway (mpg) |
24 |
24 |
28 |
29 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3415 |
3384.1 |
3584.7 |
2015 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
107.5 |
106.9 |
106.9 |
90.6 |
| Length (in.) |
176.9 |
171 |
183.2 |
149 |
| Width (in.) |
70.1 |
68 |
68.5 |
67.7 |
| Height (in.) |
54 |
54.3 |
55.4 |
45 |
| Track Front (in.) |
59.4 |
58.8 |
58.9 |
57.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60 |
57.6 |
58 |
59.2 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
37.5 |
38.5 |
37.1 |
N/A |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.5 |
36.3 |
35.8 |
N/A |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.7 |
42 |
42 |
N/A |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.2 |
33 |
33 |
N/A |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
54.5 |
52.8 |
53.2 |
N/A |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.7 |
51.7 |
49.3 |
N/A |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57 |
52.9 |
53.7 |
N/A |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
55.2 |
45.8 |
45.9 |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
N/A |
84.9 |
81.5 |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Tires |
225/45R18 |
225/45R17 |
225/45R17 |
195/50R16 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| 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 |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| 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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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350 |
Lotus Exige |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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