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2011 BMW M3 Comparisons
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Year
2011
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Trim
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Convertible
- RWD V8
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Coupe
- RWD V8
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Sedan
- RWD V8
General Pricing
General Pricing
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BMW M3
Saab 9-5 Aero
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
MSRP
$55,900.00
$49,565.00
$62,360.00
$39,990.00
Destination
$875.00
$825.00
$875.00
$875.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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BMW M3
Saab 9-5 Aero
Cadillac CTS-V
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
Standard Engine
4L 414hp V8
2.8L 300hp V6
6.2L 556hp V8
3.5L 268hp V6
Horsepower
414 @ 8300 RPM
300 @ 5500 RPM
556 @ 6100 RPM
268 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
295 @ 3900 RPM
295 @ 2000 RPM
551 @ 3800 RPM
258 @ 2400 RPM
Valves
4
4
2
4
Displacement (cc)
3999
2792
6162
3498
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.6 X 3
3.5 X 2.9
4.1 X 3.6
3.7 X 3.4
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
9.5:1
9.0:1
10.7:1
Fuel Economy
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Saab 9-5 Aero
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
City (mpg)
14
17
14
17
Highway (mpg)
20
27
19
25
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3725.8
4155.7
4221.9
3615.6
Wheelbase (in.)
108.7
111.7
113.4
108.7
Length (in.)
180.4
197.2
191.3
182.3
Width (in.)
71.5
73.5
72.5
69.7
Height (in.)
57
57.7
57.3
56.3
Track Front (in.)
60.6
62.4
62
60.4
Track Rear (in.)
60.6
62.4
62.1
59.6
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
38.5
38
38.8
37.1
Rear Headroom (in.)
37.5
36.8
37.2
36.9
Front Legroom (in.)
41.5
42.2
42.4
41.7
Rear Legroom (in.)
34.6
38.8
36.1
33.4
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.4
57
56.7
54.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
55.1
56.4
54.7
55
Front Hip Room (in.)
N/A
58.9
53.7
52.3
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
58
53
54.9
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
96.2
98
88.2
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
strut
strut
wishbone
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
wishbone
multi-link
Tires
245/40R18
245/45R18
255/40R19
225/45R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
4x4 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
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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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
Std.
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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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
Std.
N/A
N/A
Seats
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
Std.
N/A
Std.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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