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Here's how the 2011 BMW 328, 2010 INFINITI G37, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer measure up.
4dr Sdn 328i RWD South Africa
$34,600
Starting MSRP
4dr Base RWD
$33,250
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn 2.5L Sport RWD
$29,650
Starting MSRP
4dr Sdn Man DE
$14,790
Starting MSRP
Overview |
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| Door | ||||
| 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | 4-door | |
| Seats | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Engine | ||||
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230.0-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
328.0-hp, 3.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
201.0-hp, 2.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
152.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine(Gasoline Fuel) |
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| Combined MPG | ||||
| 22 | 22 | 0 | 25 | |
| Size | ||||
| 181.9" length, 54.1" height | 187.0" length, 57.8" height | 178.4" length, 55.1" height | 177.0" length, 58.3" height | |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | |
Exterior color |
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Interior color |
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| Interior color | ||||
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Oyster Beige Gray Black Chestnut Brown Saddle Brown |
Medium Mocha Medium Grey |
Silver Granite Grey Dark Blue Dark Charcoal Ash |
Beige Black |
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Transmissions |
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| Transmissions | ||||
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6-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
7-Speed A/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
7-Speed A/T M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode |
M/T 5-Speed M/T |
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Vehicle |
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| EPA Classification | ||||
| Compact | Midsize | Compact | Compact | |
Wheels |
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| Rear Wheel Size | ||||
| 16 x 7.0 in | 17 X 7.5 in | 17 x 8.5 in | 16 x -TBD- in | |
| Front Wheel Size | ||||
| 16 x 7.0 in | 17 x 7.5 in | 17 x 7.5 in | 16 x -TBD- in | |
| Spare Wheel Material | ||||
| N/A | Aluminum | N/A | N/A | |
| Front Wheel Material | ||||
| Alloy | Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel | |
| Spare Wheel Size | ||||
| N/A | Compact in | N/A | Compact in | |
| Rear Wheel Material | ||||
| Alloy | Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel | |
Electrical |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | ||||
| N/A | 150 | N/A | 120 | |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Engine |
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| Displacement | ||||
| 3.0L/183 | 3.7L/225 | 2.5L/152 | 2.0L/122 | |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | ||||
| 230 @ 6500 | 328 @ 7000 | 201 @ 6200 | 152 @ 6000 | |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | ||||
| 200 @ 2750 | 269 @ 5200 | 181 @ 2700 - 5000 | 146 @ 4250 | |
| Engine Type | ||||
| Gas I6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | |
Mileage |
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| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | ||||
| 22 MPG | 22 MPG | N/A | 25 MPG | |
| Cruising Range - City | ||||
| 289.80 mi | 380.00 mi | 311.60 mi | 343.20 mi | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | ||||
| 28 MPG | 27 MPG | 25 MPG | 31 MPG | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | ||||
| 450.80 mi | 540.00 mi | 410.00 mi | 483.60 mi | |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | ||||
| 18 MPG | 19 MPG | 19 MPG | 22 MPG | |
Suspension |
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| Suspension Type - Rear | ||||
| 5-Link | Independent Multi-Link | 5-Arm Multilink | Multi-Link | |
| Suspension Type - Front | ||||
| Double Pivot | Double Wishbone | 3-Link | MacPherson Strut | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | ||||
| N/A | w/Stabilizer Bar | Coil-Springs | - | |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | ||||
| N/A | w/Stabilizer Bar | Coil-Springs | - | |
Brakes |
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| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 12.3 x -TBD- in | 12.6 x 1.1 in | 13.6 x -TBD- in | 10.9 x -TBD- in | |
| Brake Type | ||||
| Pwr-Assisted | Pwr | Power | Pwr | |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | ||||
| 11.8 x -TBD- in | 12.1 x 0.6 in | 11.4 x -TBD- in | 10.3 x -TBD- in | |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | ||||
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| N/A | - | - | - | |
Fuel Tank |
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| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | ||||
| 16.1 gal | 20.0 gal | 16.4 gal | 15.6 gal | |
Steering |
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| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | ||||
| 16.0 | 16.4 | N/A | 15.2 | |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | ||||
| N/A | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.16 | |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | ||||
| 36.1 ft | 35.4 ft | 35.3 ft | 32.8 ft | |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | ||||
| N/A | 18.8 ft | N/A | N/A | |
| Steering Type | ||||
| Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Rack & Pinion Steering | Pwr Rack & Pinion | |
Tires |
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| Rear Tire Size | ||||
| P205/55R16 | P225/55VR17 | 245/40ZR17 | P205/60R16 | |
| Front Tire Size | ||||
| P205/55R16 | P225/55VR17 | 225/45ZR17 | P205/60R16 | |
| Spare Tire Size | ||||
| N/A | T145/80D17 | N/A | Compact | |
Trailering |
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| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | ||||
| N/A | - | - | N/A | |
Weight Information |
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| Base Curb Weight | ||||
| 3362 lbs | 3605 lbs | 3405 lbs | 2911 lbs | |
Dimensions |
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| Front Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | 55.1 in | 51.9 in | 53.3 in | |
| Second Head Room | ||||
| 37.5 in | 37.7 in | 37.3 in | 36.9 in | |
| Front Leg Room | ||||
| 41.5 in | 43.9 in | 41.7 in | 42.2 in | |
| Second Hip Room | ||||
| N/A | 53.7 in | 54.5 in | 54.1 in | |
| Track Width, Front | ||||
| 59.1 in | 59.8 in | 59.3 in | 60.2 in | |
| Track Width, Rear | ||||
| 60.2 in | 60.2 in | 58.1 in | 60.2 in | |
| Second Leg Room | ||||
| 34.6 in | 34.7 in | 33.0 in | 36.1 in | |
| Trunk Volume | ||||
| 12.0 ft³ | 13.5 ft³ | 12.2 ft³ | 12.3 ft³ | |
| Front Shoulder Room | ||||
| 55.4 in | 55.6 in | 53.1 in | 54.7 in | |
| Wheelbase | ||||
| 108.7 in | 112.2 in | 106.9 in | 103.7 in | |
| Liftover Height | ||||
| N/A | 28.7 in | N/A | N/A | |
| Passenger Volume | ||||
| 93.0 ft³ | 99.0 ft³ | 89.0 ft³ | 93.5 ft³ | |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | ||||
| 71.5 in | 69.8 in | 68.0 in | 69.4 in | |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Front Head Room | ||||
| 38.5 in | 40.5 in | 38.9 in | 39.6 in | |
| Height, Overall | ||||
| 55.9 in | 57.2 in | 55.6 in | 58.7 in | |
| Second Shoulder Room | ||||
| 55.1 in | 55.2 in | 54.3 in | 54.3 in | |
| Length, Overall | ||||
| 178.2 in | 187.0 in | 178.4 in | 180.0 in | |
| Min Ground Clearance | ||||
| N/A | 5.1 in | N/A | 5.9 in | |