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Compare BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo vs Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
2019 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
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$45,400
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan
2020 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan
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$55,950
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 19 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
56.5 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo
2017-2019 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Rear Three-Quarter Left Side View
2017-2019 BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Dashboard Layout
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Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan
2019-2020 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Rear Angle View
2019-2020 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0-liter Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
385 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
40.4 ft
38.7 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/45VR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P225/45VR18
P245/40HR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
27 MPG
22 MPG
City
23 MPG
19 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
27 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
8.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
15.8 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
363.4 miles
330.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
521.4 miles
469.8 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
190 in
185 in
Height
59.4 in
56.3 in
Max Width
72 in
71.3 in
Front Width
60.7 in
63.1 in
Rear Width
62.4 in
61.3 in
Wheelbase
115 in
111.8 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
3.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
41.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
41.3 in
37.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.2 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.2 in
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.3 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.1 in
55 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
4,015 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
12.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
18.4 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
56.5 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Black
  • Polar White

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Arctic Gray Metallic
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Estoril Blue Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Metallic
  • Jatoba Brown Metallic
  • Kalahari Beige Metallic
  • Melbourne Red Metallic
  • Mineral Gray Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Brilliant Blue Metallic
  • Iridium Silver Metallic
  • Lunar Blue Metallic
  • Mojave Silver Metallic
  • Obsidian Black Metallic
  • Selenite Grey Metallic
  • designo Cardinal Red Metallic
  • designo Diamond White Metallic
  • designo Selenite Grey Magno, Late availability.

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black w/Red Stitching, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black w/Red Stitching, MB-TEX/DINAMICA Upholstery
  • designo Platinum White, designo Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black w/Blue Stitching, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Red Hi/Stitch, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black/Dark Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac/Dark Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac/Dark Brown, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Coral Red/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Venetian Beige/Dk. Oyster, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black w/Red Topstitching, Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Cranberry Red, Leather Upholstery
  • Saddle Brown/Black, Leather Upholstery
  • Silk Beige/Black, Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Optional
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Optional
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Optional
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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