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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
MSRP $57,900 - $99,900
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2012 BMW X3
MSRP $41,900 - $46,900
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas V8 Gas V6 Turbocharged Diesel V6
Gas I6 Turbocharged Gas I6
Displacement
5.5L/333 3.5L/213 3.0L/182 4.7L/285
3.0L/183 3.0L/182
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
560 hp @ 5750 rpm 518 hp @ 5250 rpm 302 hp @ 6500 rpm 240 hp @ 3600 rpm 402 hp @ 5000-5750 rpm
240 hp @ 6600 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
560 ft-lb @ 2000-5000 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1750-5000 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 3500-5250 rpm 455 ft-lb @ 1600-2400 rpm 443 ft-lb @ 1600-4750 rpm
221 ft-lb @ 2750-4000 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300-5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: steering wheel mounted shift paddles 7G-TRONIC PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission -inc: steering wheel-mounted shift paddles
8-speed automatic transmission w/steptronic
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.5 - 12.3 L/100 km
10.9 - 11.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.3 - 8.9 L/100 km
7.7 - 7.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.3 - 12.3 L/100 km
7.7 - 11.1 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
93.1 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
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
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
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
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
5
5
Front Head Room
988 mm
1,034 mm
Front Leg Room
1,024 mm
1,013 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,486 mm
1,455 mm
Rear Head Room
978 mm
993 mm
Rear Leg Room
975 mm
935 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,483 mm
1,422 mm
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
2010 L
1792 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
1025 L
782 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,916 mm
2,809 mm
Length, Overall
4,803 mm
4,648 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,141 mm
1,882 mm
Height, Overall
1,796 mm
1,661 mm
Min Ground Clearance
132 mm
213 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,155 - 2,376 kg
1,865 - 1,915 kg
Front Tire Size
P295/35R21 P265/45R20 P255/50R19 TBD P265/35R20
P245/50R18 P245/45R19
Rear Tire Size
P295/35R21 P265/45R20 P255/50R19 TBD P265/35R20
P245/50R18 P275/40R19
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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