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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
2012 BMW M3

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
MSRP $135,900 - $243,000
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2012 BMW M3
MSRP $71,700 - $82,300
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V12
Gas V8
Displacement
4.6L/284 5.5L/336 5.5L/333 6.0L/365
4.0/244
Fuel System
Direct Injection TBD
Direct Injection
Horsepower
429 hp @ 5250 rpm 510 hp @ 5000 rpm 563 hp @ 5500 rpm 536 hp @ 5500 rpm 621 hp @ 4800 rpm
414 hp @ 8300 rpm
Torque
516 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 612 ft-lb @ 1800-3500 rpm 664 ft-lb @ 2000-4500 rpm 590 ft-lb @ 2000-4500 rpm 738 ft-lb @ 2300-4300 rpm
295 ft-lb @ 3900 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission 5-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission w/AMG SPEEDSHIFT
6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
13.7 - 17.8 L/100 km
15.2 - 15.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.7 - 10.9 L/100 km
9.7 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.7 - 17.8 L/100 km
9.7 - 15.7 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
82.9 - 90.1 L
63.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Standard
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4
4
Front Head Room
937 mm
965 - 975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,062 - 1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,504 mm
1,458 mm
Rear Head Room
925 mm
927 - 935 mm
Rear Leg Room
818 mm
813 - 856 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,402 mm
1,402 mm
Trunk Volume
382 L
430 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,954 mm
2,761 mm
Length, Overall
5,095 - 5,105 mm
4,615 - 4,618 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,872 mm
1,803 - 1,816 mm
Height, Overall
1,417 - 1,427 mm
1,392 - 1,412 mm
Min Ground Clearance
130 - 132 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,095 - 2,280 kg
1,680 - 1,880 kg
Front Tire Size
P255/35R20 P255/40R19
P245/35ZR19 P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
P255/35R20 P255/40R19 P275/40R19 P275/35R20
P265/35ZR19 P265/40ZR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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