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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
2006 BMW X3

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2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
MSRP $55,750 - $75,400
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2006 BMW X3
MSRP $44,800 - $50,100
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V6 Gas V8
Gas I6
Displacement
3.5L/214 5.0L/303
2.5L/152 3.0L/182
Fuel System
SMPI
TBD
Horsepower
268 hp @ 6000 rpm 302 hp @ 5600 rpm
184 hp @ 6000 rpm 225 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 2400-5000 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-4250 rpm
175 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm 214 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
7-speed driver-adaptive automatic transmission-inc: Direct Select shifter, Touch Shift, optimum gear programming
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
14.6 - 16.8 L/100 km
13.6 - 14.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.6 - 11.6 L/100 km
8.8 - 9.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.6 - 16.8 L/100 km
8.8 - 14.8 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
95.0 L
67.0 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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Optional
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
1,013 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,521 mm
N/A
Rear Head Room
1,011 mm
1,003 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,016 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,519 mm
N/A
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2050 L
1560 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
833 L
481 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,916 mm
2,794 mm
Length, Overall
4,788 mm
4,564 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,910 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,773 - 1,816 mm
1,674 mm
Min Ground Clearance
211 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,145 - 2,186 kg
1,815 - 1,845 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/65HR17 P255/50WR19 P255/55HR18
P235/50R18 P235/55R17
Rear Tire Size
P235/65HR17 P255/50WR19 P255/55HR18
P235/50R18 P235/55R17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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