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| MECHANICAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine | 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS variable valve timing, Valvetronic | 3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 aluminum engine |
| Dual-stage resonance intake manifold | Electronically controlled engine cooling | Lightweight molybdenum-coated pistons |
| 6-speed fully synchronized manual transmission-inc: direct-action short-throw shifter | Pwr coolant pump | Continuously variable valve timing control system |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Volume-controlled oil pump | 6-speed manual transmission w/OD, dual mass flywheel |
| Rear wheel drive | Engine start/stop button w/galvanic pearl-gloss trim | Viscous limited-slip rear differential |
| Independent 3-link front suspension-inc: coil springs over sport-tuned gas- pressurized shock absorbers, antidive geometry | Electronic throttle control | Traction control system |
| Independent 5-arm multilink rear suspension-inc: antisquat geometry, alignment control, separate coil springs, sport-tuned shock absorbers | 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | Vehicle dynamic control |
| Lowered ride height | Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control | Rear wheel drive |
| Enlarged front/rear stabilizer bar | Rear wheel drive | 110 amp alternator |
| 225/45ZR17 front/245/40ZR17 rear high-performance tires | Double-pivot strut front suspension-inc: coil springs, aluminum lower arms, aluminum steering knuckles, aluminum subframe | Direct ignition w/platinum-tipped spark plugs |
| 17" x 7.5" front/17" x 8.5" rear 6-spoke aluminum wheels | 5-link rear suspension w/coil springs | Advanced front midship platform |
| Quick-ratio pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper | Front/rear twin-tube gas-pressurized shock absorbers | Independent aluminum-alloy multi-link front/rear suspension |
| 2-piston pwr perforated & internally ventilated front disc brakes | Front/rear stabilizer bars | Sport-tuned springs & shock absorbers |
| 1-piston pwr solid rear disc brakes | P205/55R16 run-flat all-season tires | Front/rear stabilizer bars |
| Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist | 16" x 7.0" double spoke alloy wheels (style 156) | P235/45WR18 performance tires |
| Dual chrome AMG exhaust tips | Engine speed-sensitive pwr steering | 18" x 7.5" 5-spoke performance design aluminum wheels |
| 4-wheel ventilated pwr disc brakes | T145/80D17 temporary spare tire | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | |
| 4-wheel vented pwr disc brakes w/brake assist | ||
| Electronic brake force distribution | ||
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | ||
| 20.0 gallon fuel tank | ||
| EXTERIOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nano-particle clearcoat technology paint | Pwr tilt/slide glass moonroof-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, sliding sunshade | High intensity discharge (HID) xenon low beam headlamps w/integrated fog lamps |
| Chrome trim-inc: bumpers, rub strips, side window sills | Front/rear body-color bumpers w/black air intakes | LED tail lamps |
| AMG front air dam w/front mesh air intakes | Automatic headlights | Pwr heated exterior mirrors |
| AMG side skirts & rear apron | Fog lights | UV-ray reducing glass |
| AMG trunk lid spoiler | Adaptive brakelights | Vehicle speed-sensitive intermittent straight-arm windshield wipers |
| Black grille w/chrome ribs & surround | Daytime running lights | Trunk release button on rear fascia |
| Variable-focus halogen headlamps-inc: polycarbonate lenses, light-sensing auto-on headlamps, automatic lamp substitution | Pwr heated mirrors | |
| Halogen front foglamps | Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets | |
| Single red rear foglamp | Exterior door handles w/ground lighting | |
| Programmable daytime running lamps | ||
| Dual pwr heated mirrors | ||
| Blue-tinted glass | ||
| Dual aero-blade windshield wipers w/heated washer system | ||
| INTERIOR | ||
|---|---|---|
| M-B Tex upholstery | Leatherette seat trim | Heated front bucket 8-way driver/4-way passenger pwr seats w/adjustable lumbar support, active head restraints |
| 10-way adjustable front sport seats w/pwr height & recline, lumbar support | Manually-adjustable front bucket seats w/2-way adjustable headrests | Leather appointed seating surfaces |
| Head restraints at all positions | Front center console-inc: climate-controlled storage, integrated cupholder, armrest | Center console w/auxiliary pwr outlet |
| Black Birdseye Maple interior trim | Rear center armrest | Rear seat center armrest w/storage & trunk pass though |
| Front center armrest-inc: dual enclosed storage, 3-way lid, air vents at rear of console | "BMW" door sills | Front/rear floormats |
| Velour floor carpeting & floor mats | 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic multi-function steering wheel-inc: audio controls | Leather-wrapped 3-spoke tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/synchronized instrument cluster, illuminated cruise & audio controls |
| Rubber-studded aluminum pedals | Electric analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, galvanic pearl-gloss trim | Instrumentation-inc: Fine Vision lighting for speedometer, tachometer, dual digital trip odometers, fuel level/coolant temp gauges & tilt feature |
| Black leather-trimmed 3-spoke 4-way tilt & telescoping adjustable sport steering wheel-inc: raised thumbgrips, audio/multifunctional display controls | LCD main & trip odometers | Exterior temp & digital compass display |
| Multifunction display in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, oil level check, digital speedometer, audio status, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings | On-board computer-inc: check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display | Tire pressure monitor warning light |
| Instrumentation-inc: fuel & coolant temp gauge, clock, Touch Shift/mode selection display, tachometer | Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout | Pwr windows w/illuminated switches-inc: front windows one-touch up/down feature & safety reverse |
| Audible reminders-inc: fasten seat belt, release parking brake, headlamps on, remove ignition key | Tire pressure monitoring system | Windows retained accessory pwr |
| Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display | Vehicle key & memory | Cruise control |
| Touch turn signals (flashes (3) times w/(1) touch) | Coded driveaway protection | Remote keyless entry w/selective unlocking & trunk release |
| Pwr windows w/(1) touch express up & down | Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, pwr retention | Remote opening/closing of windows via door lock |
| SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, driver-programmable user-recognition features, drive away automatic locking | Central locking system-inc: selective unlock | Vehicle security system w/immobilizer & audible alarm |
| SmartKey infrared-remote-inc: opening trunk, opening & closing windows, panic alarm, fuel filler door, lock unlock all doors or drivers | Dynamic cruise control | Rear window defogger w/timer |
| Cruise control | Pwr trunk release | Auto temp control w/carbon micro-filtration |
| Anti-theft alarm system w/towaway protection | Automatic tri-zone climate control-inc: auto air recirculation, mist control, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation | AM/FM stereo w/MP3 playback/in-dash 6-disc CD changer-inc: radio data system (RDS), (6) speakers |
| Automatic dual-zone climate control-inc: dust/pollen filters, tunnel mode w/(1) touch closing of all windows, upper & lower temp sensors, dash-top diffuser vent | Rear window defroster | Rear window in-glass antenna w/diversity system |
| Electrically heated rear window w/auto shut off based on time & exterior temp | Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, radio data systems (RDS), auxiliary audio input | Infiniti signature analog clock |
| AM/FM/weatherband stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, 6-speakers, automatic speed-sensitive volume adjustment, fiber-optic communication among among components | Prep for alarm, CD changer, satellite radio & cellular phone | Locking glove compartment w/light |
| Illuminated 2-tier glovebox | 3-channel FM diversity antenna | Dual front/rear cup holders |
| Retractable large-capacity dual cupholders | Locking glove box w/rechargeable take-out flashlight, spare key holder | Aluminum interior trim-inc: center console, instrument panel, door grips |
| Folding rear armrest w/slide-out dual cupholders | Dual front/rear cupholders | Dual front seatback pockets |
| Pockets in all doors | Open front door storage pockets | Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors |
| Dual seatback pockets | Dark burl walnut wood trim | Illuminated entry/exit w/theater dimming, battery saver feature |
| Parcel net in front RH footwell | Pearl-gloss galvanic door handle trim | Dual front/rear map reading lamps |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Leather & aluminum trimmed shift knob |
| Courtesy lamps w/delay shutoff | BMW ambiance lighting | Emergency inside trunk release |
| Night security illumination | Courtesy lights-inc: fade in/out feature, front footwells, dual front/rear reading lights | Cargo net |
| Entrance lamps in front doors | Front seatback storage compartments | |
| Dual front map lights | Cargo area-inc: underfloor storage, bin w/CD storage, (4) tie-downs | |
| Rear-cabin courtesy light | ||
| Black/silver leather-trimmed sport shift knob | ||
| Illuminated carpeted cargo area | ||
| EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS | ||
|---|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 25 (2.5L engine/6-speed manual trans) | City 20/hwy 29 (3.0L engine/6-speed manual trans) | City 19/hwy 26 (3.5L engine/6-speed manual trans) |
| City 19/hwy 25 (2.5L engine/7-speed auto trans) | City 21/hwy 30 (3.0L engine/6-speed auto trans) | |
| SAFETY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupancy sensors | Dual front 2-stage airbags w/occupant sensor & indicator light | Driver & front passenger dual stage airbag (SRS) |
| Side-impact curtain airbags for all outboard seating positions | Front side-impact airbags | Driver & front passenger side-impact airbag |
| Driver & front passenger side airbags | Front/rear side curtain head protection system | Front/rear curtain side-impact airbags |
| Adjustable 3-point shoulder belts w/height adjustable for front shoulder belts | All-position 3-point safety belts-inc: front/rear outboard pretensioners, front force limiters | Front/rear 3-point safety belts for all seating postions |
| Automatically height-adjusting outboard rear shoulder belts | All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR) | Front safety belt pre-tensioners w/load limiters |
| Front & rear outboard ETD | LATCH attachments for rear seats | Front seat 2-way adjustable active head restraints |
| Universal LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) at rear seating positions | Dynamic stability control (DSC)-inc: electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assist, dynamic traction control | Rear outboard seat child safety lower tether anchors |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Rollover protection system | Rear seat child safety upper tether anchors |
| Illuminated emergency trunk release | Interlocking door anchoring system | Traction control system |
| Driver-programmable daytime running lights | Daytime running lights | Front/rear crumple zones |
| Advanced crash safety management | Emergency inside trunk release | |
| Crash sensor-inc: doors unlock, hazard lights on, interior lighting on | First aid kit | |
| Battery safety terminal (BST) | ||