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18%
6 votes
2007 Mercedes-Benz C Class
C230 Sport Sedan
74%
25 votes
2007 BMW 3-Series
328i Sedan
9%
3 votes
2006 Infiniti G35
G35 6MT Sedan
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C230 Sport Sedan
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G35 6MT Sedan
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Compact Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas I6 Gas V6
Displacement
2.5L/152 3.0L/183 3.5L/213
Fuel System
SMPI   SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
201 @ 6200 230 @ 6500 298 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
181 @ 2700 - 5000 200 @ 2750 260 @ 4800
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Trans Type
6 6 6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Manual Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.01 4.32 3.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.83 2.46 2.32
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.78 1.66 1.62
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.25 1.23 1.27
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.85 0.79
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.06 3.94 3.45
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.27 3.23 3.54
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73    
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 20 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 29 26
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  180 110
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
    9.1
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3405 3340 3472
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
    1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
    100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
    1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
    100
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
3-Link Double Pivot Independant
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Arm Multilink 5-Link Independant
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Coil-Springs   Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Coil-Springs   Multi-Link
Brakes
Brake Type
Power Pwr-Assisted Pwr
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)
13.6 x - TBD - 11.8 x 0.94 12.6 x 1.1
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.4 x - TBD - 11.8 x 0.79 12.1 x 0.6
Tires
Front Tire Size
225/45ZR17 P205/55R16 P235/45WR18
Rear Tire Size
245/40ZR17 P205/55R16 P235/45WR18
Spare Tire Size
    T145/80D17
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 7.5 16 x 7.0 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.5 16 x 7.0 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
    Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
    Steel
Steering
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Steering Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  16.0 15.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.8 3.0 2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.3 36.1 36.0
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.4 16.1 20.0
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
106.9 108.7 112.2
Length, Overall (in)
178.4 178.2 186.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.0 71.5 69.0
Height, Overall (in)
55.6 55.9 57.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
59.3 59.1 59.1
Tread Width, Rear (in)
58.1 59.6 59.3
Min Ground Clearance (in)
    5.51
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
12.2 12.0 14.8
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
89.0 93.0 98.0
Front Head Room (in)
38.9 38.5 40.1
Front Leg Room (in)
41.7 41.5 43.6
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.1 55.4 56.4
Front Hip Room (in)
51.9   52.2
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 37.5 37.9
Second Leg Room (in)
33.0 34.6 33.6
Second Shoulder Room (in)
54.3 55.1 55.5
Second Hip Room (in)
54.5   54.1
Summary
Vehicle Name
C Class 328i G35
Body Style
4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan 4 Door Sedan