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16 MPG city / 24 MPG highway
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Year
2006
Make
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Model
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Trim
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Coupe
- RWD L6
Price Comparison
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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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Fuel Economy
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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
Engines & Power
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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
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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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
Car Interior
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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
Payload & Towing
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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
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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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
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Sport
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK350
Lotus Exige
Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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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
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
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Lotus Exige
Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Telescopic Steering Column
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Lotus Exige
Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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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
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
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