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2009 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $34,800 - $65,500
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2008 Audi S5
MSRP $65,900 - $67,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6 Diesel I6
Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/183 3.0L/182 3.0L/181 2.5L/152
4.2L/254
Fuel System
TBD DI
DOHC FSI Direct
Horsepower
230 hp @ 6500 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 200 hp @ 6000 rpm 265 hp @ 4200 rpm
354 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque
200 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 180 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 425 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm
325 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD
6-speed automatic transmission 6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.0 - 12.6 L/100 km
15.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.4 - 8.0 L/100 km
9.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.4 - 12.6 L/100 km
9.4 - 15.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
61.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
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 - 5
4
Front Head Room
942 - 978 mm
993 mm
Front Leg Room
1,054 - 1,062 mm
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
1,405 mm
1,379 mm
Rear Head Room
917 - 965 mm
914 mm
Rear Leg Room
856 - 879 mm
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
1,318 mm
1,341 mm
Trunk Volume
430 - 459 L
456 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,761 mm
2,751 mm
Length, Overall
4,526 - 4,587 mm
4,636 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,783 - 1,816 mm
1,854 mm
Height, Overall
1,374 - 1,450 mm
1,369 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,485 - 1,795 kg
1,765 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45R17 P225/35R19 P205/55R16
255/35R19
Rear Tire Size
P255/35R18 P225/45R17 P255/30R19 P205/55R16 P255/40R17 P206/50R16
255/35R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Not Available
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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