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2008 BMW M3 E92 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 Base Coupe 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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M3 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| MSRP |
$56,500.00 |
$55,150.00 |
$61,000.00 |
$56,000.00 |
| Destination |
$825.00 |
$875.00 |
$925.00 |
$825.00 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Standard Engine |
4L 414hp V8 |
5.5L 382hp V8 |
1.8L 218hp I4 |
5L 416hp V8 |
| Horsepower |
414 @ 8300 RPM |
382 @ 6000 RPM |
218 @ 8000 RPM |
416 @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque |
295 @ 3900 RPM |
391 @ 2800 RPM |
156 @ 5000 RPM |
371 @ 5200 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
3999 |
5461 |
1796 |
4969 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.6 X 3 |
3.9 X 3.6 |
3.2 X 3.3 |
3.7 X 3.5 |
| Compression Ratio |
12.0:1 |
10.7:1 |
11.5:1 |
11.8:1 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| City (mpg) |
14 |
15 |
20 |
16 |
| Highway (mpg) |
20 |
22 |
26 |
23 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3703.8 |
3719.2 |
2076.8 |
3780.9 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
108.7 |
106.9 |
90.5 |
107.5 |
| Length (in.) |
181.8 |
183.2 |
149.5 |
183.5 |
| Width (in.) |
71 |
68.5 |
68 |
71.5 |
| Height (in.) |
55.8 |
55.4 |
45.6 |
55.7 |
| Track Front (in.) |
60.6 |
58.9 |
57.4 |
61.4 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
60.6 |
58 |
59.3 |
59.6 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Standard Seating |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
38.4 |
37.1 |
N/A |
37.2 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
36.8 |
35.8 |
N/A |
36.7 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
41.8 |
42 |
N/A |
43.9 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.7 |
33 |
N/A |
30.6 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
55.3 |
53.2 |
N/A |
54.4 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
51.9 |
49.3 |
N/A |
52.7 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
57 |
53.7 |
N/A |
54.1 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
55.2 |
45.9 |
N/A |
53.7 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
88.5 |
81.5 |
N/A |
85.7 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
multi-link |
wishbone |
wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
multi-link |
wishbone |
multi-link |
| Tires |
245/40R18 |
225/40R18 |
195/50R16 |
225/40R19 |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| 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. |
N/A |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| 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 CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
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 CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
N/A |
Yes |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
Std. |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
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BMW M3 |
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK550 |
Lotus Exige S |
Lexus IS-F |
| Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
N/A |
Std. |
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