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2021 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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$41,250
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8.8
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2021 Mercedes-AMG C43 Sedan
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AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan
$56,500
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 18 MPG
Hwy: 27 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
12.6 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 Gas
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
385 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm
384 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,582 lbs
3,825 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
30 MPG
21 MPG
City
26 MPG
18 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
27 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 Tons/yr
8.4 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
405.6 miles
313.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
561.6 miles
469.8 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
185.7 in
185 in
Height
56.8 in
56.3 in
Max Width
71.9 in
71.3 in
Front Width
62.3 in
63.1 in
Rear Width
62.9 in
61.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 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
38.7 in
37.1 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
55.3 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.2 in
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.6 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.6 in
55 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
12.6 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
39.7 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P225/45HR18
P225/45HR18
Rear Tire
P225/45HR18
P245/40HR18
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Alpine White
Jet Black
Black
Polar White
Optional Exterior Colors
Black Sapphire Metallic
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
Glacier Silver Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Gray Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange 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
Standard Interior Materials
Black, SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, SensaTec Upholstery
Black w/Red Stitching, MB-TEX/DINAMICA Upholstery
Optional Interior Materials
Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black w/Oyster Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Cognac w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster w/Contrast Stitch, Vernasca 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
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Optional
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Optional
Leather Seats
Standard
Optional
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Optional
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
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
Optional
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
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
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Optional
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
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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