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2009 BMW 3-Series Sedan Comparisons
| 2009 BMW 3-Series Sedan | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution | 2009 Acura TSX | 2009 Audi A4 Sedan |
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| Price Range ($) | $33,600 - $43,900 | $32,990 - $38,290 | $29,160 - $32,260 | $32,700 - $43,300 |
| Length / Width / Height (in) | 178.2 / 71.5 / 55.9 | 177.0 / 71.3 / 58.3 | 186.1 / 72.4 / 56.7 | 185.2 / 71.9 / 56.2 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 12 | | 12.61 | 16.9 |
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| Engines | - I6 (230-bhp)
- I6 (265-bhp)
- I6 T (300-bhp)
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- V6 (265-bhp)
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| Transmissions | A6, M6 | M5, SM6 | A5, M6 | A6, CVT, M6 |
| Base Tire | 205/55R16 | 245/40R18 | 225/50R17 | 225/50R17 |
| City MPG | 16-23 | 16-17 | 20-21 | 17-23 |
| Highway MPG | 25-36 | 22 | 28-30 | 26-30 |
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| Velocity Index | 76 | 73 | 62 | 68* |
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| 2009 Infiniti G Sedan | 2009 Lexus IS | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 2009 Nissan Maxima |
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| Price Range ($) | $33,250 - $42,400 | $31,155 - $56,610 | $32,100 - $55,100 | $30,160 - $32,860 |
| Length / Width / Height (in) | 187.0 / 69.8 / 57.2 | 180.3 / 70.9 / 56.1 | 182.3 / 69.7 / 56.9 | 190.6 / 73.2 / 57.8 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 13.5 | 13.0 | 17.6 | 14.2 |
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| Engines | | - V6 (204-bhp)
- V6 (306-bhp)
- V8 (416-bhp)
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- V6 (268-bhp)
- V8 (451-bhp)
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| Transmissions | A7, M6 | A6, A8, M6 | A7, M6 | CVT |
| Base Tire | 225/55R17 | 225/45R17, 245/45R17 | 225/45R17 | 245/45R18 |
| City MPG | 17-18 | 16-21 | 12-18 | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 25-26 | 23-29 | 19-26 | 26 |
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| Velocity Index | 78 | 76 | 78 | 58 |
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| 2009 Saab 9-3 Sedan | 2009 Volvo S40 |
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| Price Range ($) | $30,360 - $43,605 | $28,550 - $33,800 |
| Length / Width / Height (in) | 182.5 / 69.0 / 56.4 | 176.2 / 69.7 / 57.2 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 15.0 | 12.6 |
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| Engines | - I4 T (210-bhp)
- V6 T (280-bhp)
| - I5 (168-bhp)
- I5 T (227-bhp)
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| Transmissions | A5, A6, M6 | A5 |
| Base Tire | 215/55R16 | 205/50R17 |
| City MPG | 15-19 | 18-20 |
| Highway MPG | 24-29 | 26-28 |
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| Velocity Index | 74 | 64 |
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