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Compare 2013 BMW 3-Series vs 2013 Lexus IS vs 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class

2013 BMW 3-Series
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2013 Lexus IS
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2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class
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Select style
2-Door Conv 328i
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i 18 27 $44,070 $47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 328i SULEV 18 27 $44,070 $47,900
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335i 23 33 $49,770 $54,100
3 Series 2-Door Conv 335is 18 26 $56,210 $61,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i RWD SULEV 18 28 $35,605 $38,700
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 17 25 $37,170 $40,400
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i RWD 18 27 $41,490 $45,100
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335i xDrive AWD 18 27 $43,055 $46,800
3 Series 2-Door Coupe 335is RWD 18 26 $47,930 $52,100
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD 24 36 $29,945 $32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i RWD South Africa 24 36 $29,945 $32,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 320i xDrive AWD 23 35 $31,785 $34,550
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD 22 34 $33,900 $36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD SULEV 22 34 $33,900 $36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa 22 34 $33,900 $36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i RWD South Africa SULEV 22 34 $33,900 $36,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD 22 33 $35,740 $38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV 22 33 $35,740 $38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD SULEV South Africa 22 33 $35,740 $38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 328i xDrive AWD South Africa 22 33 $35,740 $38,850
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD 23 33 $39,700 $43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i RWD South Africa 23 33 $39,700 $43,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD 21 31 $41,540 $45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan 335i xDrive AWD South Africa 21 31 $41,540 $45,150
3 Series 4-Door Sedan ActiveHybrid 3 25 33 $45,680 $49,650
M3 2-Door Conv 13 20 $63,525 $69,050
M3 2-Door Coupe 14 20 $55,290 $60,100
Select style
4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic AWD 21 27 $34,898 $37,525
IS 250 4-Door Sport Sedan Automatic RWD 21 30 $32,611 $35,065
IS 250C 2-Door Conv Automatic 21 30 $39,627 $42,610
IS 350 4-Door Sedan AWD 19 26 $39,787 $42,780
IS 350 4-Door Sedan RWD 19 27 $37,496 $40,320
IS 350C 2-Door Conv 19 27 $43,609 $46,890
IS F 4-Door Sedan 16 23 $57,430 $61,750
Select style
2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 250 RWD 21 31 $35,154 $37,800
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 4MATIC 19 28 $42,036 $45,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 350 RWD 19 28 $40,176 $43,200
C-Class 2-Door Coupe C 63 AMG RWD 15 22 $57,967 $62,330
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Luxury RWD 21 31 $33,266 $35,770
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 250 Sport RWD 21 31 $32,876 $35,350
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Luxury 4MATIC 20 28 $36,605 $39,360
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 300 Sport 4MATIC 20 28 $36,224 $38,950
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 350 Sport RWD 20 29 $38,502 $41,400
C-Class 4-Door Sedan C 63 AMG RWD 15 22 $55,614 $59,800
Pricing
Invoice Price
$44,070
$34,898
$35,154
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$47,900
$37,525
$37,800
Monthly Payment Estimate
$798 / month
$625 / month
$630 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
8.6
7.4
8.2
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2013 BMW 3-Series is safe, fuel-efficient, and well-connected, yet it delivers the class-leading performance and handling that enthusiasts have come to expect. The 2013 Lexus IS 250 and IS 350 look like exciting sport sedans--especially in F Sport guise--though they're not as fun to drive or even as fuel-efficient as other small sport sedans. For those who are image-conscious yet value-conscious, the 2013 Mercedes-Benz C Class sedans and coupes make a lot of sense.
TCC Likes
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 21 mpg 21 mpg
Highway
27 mpg 27 mpg 31 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars Sub-Compact Compact
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 54.1 - TBD -
Second Leg Room (in)
32.000 30.6 - TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
38.000 37.2 37.0
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD - 53.7 - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.300 54.4 54.0
Passenger Volume (ft³)
84.200 85.7 81.0
Second Head Room (in)
36.500 36.7 35.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
49.300 52.7 50.3
Front Leg Room (in)
42.000 43.9 - TBD -
Passenger Capacity
4 5 5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
108.700 107.5 108.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.500 70.9 69.7
Track Width, Front (in)
59.100 60.4 - TBD -
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.400 5.3 - TBD -
Length, Overall (in)
181.900 180.3 180.7
Height, Overall (in)
54.500 56.7 54.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.600 60.4 - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
9.000 13.0 - TBD -
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.300 x - TBD - 11.65 x - TBD - - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.800 x - TBD - 11.45 x - TBD - - TBD -
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr Pwr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.100 17.1 17.4
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD - 2.96 2.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD - N/A - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.000 14.1 - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
36.100 35.5 35.5
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
225/45R17 P245/45VR17 P245/40R17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
225/45R17 P225/45VR17 P225/45R17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3825 3651 3419
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 8.0 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 x 8.0 17 x 8.0 17 x 8.5
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Engine
Engine Type
Gas I6 Gas V6 Turbocharged Gas I4
Fuel System
Direct Injection Direct Injection Electronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
200 @ 2750 185 @ 4800 229 @ 2200 - 4300
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
3.0L/183 2.5L/152 1.8L/110
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
230 @ 6500 204 @ 6400 201 @ 5500
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 23 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
27 27 31
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 21 21
Transmission
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.230 4.100 - TBD -
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.230 1.000 1.37
Trans Description Cont.
Manual Automatic w/Manual Shift Automatic
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.850 0.586 0.82
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.320 3.520 4.38
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD - NA NA
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.700 1.400 1.92
Trans Type
6 6 7
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.000 0.716 1.00
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.940 3.224 3.42/2.23
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.460 2.042 2.86
Trans Order Code
ZMT NA 427
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- - 0.73
Summary
Body Style
Convertible Sedan 4 Door Sedan
Vehicle Name
BMW 3 Series Lexus IS 250 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut Double Wishbone Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD - - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear
5-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA w/Coil Springs NA
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.7 7.9 7.5
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 (2012) 6 6
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
Overall Side Crash Rating
Side Barrier Rating
Side Barrier Rating Driver
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
Rollover Rating

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