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2008 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 2008 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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2008 |
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| Model |
M3 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| MSRP |
$53,800.00 |
$53,800.00 |
$66,910.00 |
$38,225.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$875.00 |
$825.00 |
$760.00 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Standard Engine |
4L 414hp V8 |
6.2L 451hp V8 |
4.2L 420hp V8 |
3.5L 286hp V6 |
| Horsepower |
414 @ 8300 RPM |
451 @ 6800 RPM |
420 @ 7500 RPM |
286 @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque |
295 @ 3900 RPM |
443 @ 5000 RPM |
317 @ 6000 RPM |
256 @ 5000 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3999 |
6208 |
4163 |
3471 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3 |
4 X 3.7 |
3.3 X 3.7 |
3.5 X 3.7 |
| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
11.3:1 |
12.5:1 |
11.0:1 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| City (mpg) |
14 |
N/A |
13 |
17 |
| Highway (mpg) |
20 |
N/A |
20 |
26 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3725.8 |
3505.3 |
3957.3 |
3672.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
108.7 |
108.7 |
104.3 |
107.9 |
| Length (in.) |
180.4 |
182.3 |
180.7 |
189.8 |
| Width (in.) |
71.5 |
69.7 |
71.5 |
72.2 |
| Height (in.) |
57 |
56.3 |
55.7 |
56.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.5 |
61.8 |
61.4 |
62.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.5 |
60.1 |
61.4 |
62 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.5 |
37.1 |
37.9 |
38.7 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.5 |
36.9 |
37.1 |
37.2 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
41.7 |
41.3 |
42.8 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
34.6 |
33.4 |
34.2 |
34.9 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.4 |
54.7 |
55.1 |
58.3 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.1 |
55 |
53.4 |
55.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57 |
52.3 |
N/A |
55.6 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
55.2 |
54.9 |
N/A |
53.8 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
93 |
88.2 |
90.1 |
97.9 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
multi-link |
multi-link |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
wishbone |
multi-link |
| Tires |
245/40R18 |
235/40R18 |
255/35R19 |
235/45R17 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG |
Audi RS 4 |
Acura TL Type-S |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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