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3 seris/ C230/ A4

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24%
5 votes
2006 BMW 3-Series
325i Sedan
48%
10 votes
2006 Audi A4
A4 4dr Sdn 2.0T CVT
29%
6 votes
2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class
C230 Sport Sedan
2006 BMW 3-Se...
325i Sedan
2006 Audi A4
A4 4dr Sdn 2.0T CVT
2006 Mercedes...
C230 Sport Sedan
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas 6-Cyl Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
3.0L/183 2.0L/121 2.5L/152
Fuel System
EFI FSI SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
215 @ 6250 200 @ 5100-6000 201 @ 6200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 2750 207 @ 1800-5000 181 @ 2700 - 5000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 1 6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual CVT Automatic w/OD Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.32 2.38 5.01
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.46 1.51 2.83
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.66 1.08 1.78
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.23 0.84 1.25
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.67 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.85 0.54 0.82
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.94   4.06
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.23   3.27
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
  0.38 0.73
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 24 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
30 32 29
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
185 120  
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
  9.5  
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3285 3450 3405
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
N/A    
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Strut type Four Link 3-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Trapezoidal Link 5-Arm Multilink
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower Arms w/Stabilizer Bar Coil-Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Upper Arms w/Stabilizer Bar Coil-Springs
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr-Assisted Pwr Power
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.94 12.6 x 1.18 13.0 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.8 x 0.79 11.3 x 0.47 11.4 x 0.39
Tires
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P215/55HR16 225/45ZR17
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P215/55HR16 245/40ZR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A P215/55HR16  
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0 16 x 7.0 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 7.0 16 x 7.0 17 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
N/A 16 x 7.0  
Front Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A Alloy  
Steering
Steering Type
Variable Assist Pwr Servotronic Speed-Sensitive Rack & Pinion Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  16.3  
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
    2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.1 36.4 35.3
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
15.9 18.5 16.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
108.7 104.3 106.9
Length, Overall (in)
178.2 180.6 178.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.5 69.8 68.0
Height, Overall (in)
55.9 56.2 55.6
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.1 59.9 59.3
Tread Width, Rear (in)
59.6 59.9 58.1
Min Ground Clearance (in)
  4.2  
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.0 13.4 12.2
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
93.0 90.1  
Front Head Room (in)
37.4 38.4 38.9
Front Leg Room (in)
41.5 41.3 41.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.4 55.1 53.1
Front Hip Room (in)
    51.9
Second Head Room (in)
37.1 37.2 37.3
Second Leg Room (in)
34.6 34.3 33.0
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.1 53.4 54.3
Second Hip Room (in)
    54.5
Summary
Vehicle Name
325i A4 C Class
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan