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2008 BMW X3
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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2008 BMW X3
MSRP $45,200 - $51,000
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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class
MSRP $71,500 - $91,000
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I6
Diesel V6 Gas V8
Displacement
3.0L/183
3.0L/182 4.6L/285 5.5L/333
Fuel System
TBD
CDI SMPI
Horsepower
215 hp @ 6250 rpm 260 hp @ 6600 rpm
215 hp @ 4000 rpm 335 hp @ 6000 rpm 382 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
185 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm 225 ft-lb @ 2750 rpm
398 ft-lb @ 1600-2400 rpm 339 ft-lb @ 2700-5000 rpm 391 ft-lb @ 2800-4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
7G-TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission w/DIRECT SELECT
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Diesel Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
12.2 - 12.8 L/100 km
11.5 - 16.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
8.3 - 8.4 L/100 km
8.3 - 11.7 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
8.3 - 12.8 L/100 km
8.3 - 16.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
67.0 L
100.0 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
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
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Not Available
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
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
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
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
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
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
7
Front Head Room
998 mm
1,019 mm
Front Leg Room
1,021 mm
1,092 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,412 mm
1,481 mm
Rear Head Room
1,001 mm
1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
909 mm
1,016 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,397 mm
1,496 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
970 mm
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
864 mm
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
1283 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
2010 L
2299 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
850 L
1240 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
N/A
201 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,797 mm
3,076 mm
Length, Overall
4,569 mm
5,088 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,854 mm
2,126 mm
Height, Overall
1,674 mm
1,839 mm
Min Ground Clearance
203 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,820 - 1,845 kg
2,395 - 2,465 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/50R18 P235/55R17 P235/45R19
TBD 265/60R18 275/55R19 295/45R21
Rear Tire Size
P235/50R18 P235/55R17 P255/40R19
TBD 265/60R18 275/55R19 295/45R21
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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