MERCEDES - BENZ E350 BLUE TEC

1. The E350 BlueTEC is the spiritual successor to the clattery but efficient and indestructible diesel-powered MERCEDES BENZ sedans of the ‘70s and ‘80s. While it retains the impressible gas mileage of its forebears, its oil-burning engine now features the level of refinement one would expect of a modern Mercedes.
2. What makes the E350 BlueTEC different from other models in the E-Class range is the 3.0-liter diesel V6 under the hood. Though its output of 210 horsepower isn’t impressive, the motor also produces a mighty 400 lb-ft of torque from just 1600 rpm. Hooked up to a polished seven-speed automatic transmission, the mill facilitates effortless passing while also returning notable fuel economy: 22 mpg in the city and a superb 33 mpg on the highway.                             

                                          BODY STYLE:sedan

                                          WEIGHT:4059lbs   

                                                               EXTERIOR 
                                          Length: 191.7 in. 
                                          Width: 75.9 in. 
                                          Height: 57.9 in. 
                                          Wheelbase: 113.2 in. 
                                          Ground Clearance: 4.1 in. 
                                          Front Track: 63.0 in.     
                                          Rear Track: 63.7 in. 
                                         Weight Distribution: TBD

                                                             INTERIOR 
                                          Seats: 4 
                                          Passenger Volume: TBD 
                                          Cargo Volume: 15.9 cu. ft.

                                                       PROPULSION 
                                         Fuel Type: Gas 
                                         Engine Type: 3.0L V6 
                                         Power: 210 hp @ 3800 rpm 
                                         Torque: 400 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 rpm 
                                         Transmission: 7-Speed Automatic 
                                         Highway Fuel Economy: 32 mpg 
                                         City Fuel Economy: 21 mpg 
                                         Forced Induction: Turbocharger 
                                         Direct Injection: No

                                 PRICE
                      $51,690

KIA OPTIMA HYBRID INTERIOR EXTERIOR

 

              

   The KIA OPTIMA  Hybrid is a gas-electric version of the standard OPTIMA MIDSIZE SEDAN that carries the distinction of being the brand's first-ever hybrid in the U.S. market. As with the mechanically-identical HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, the Optima Hybrid is unlike many other hybrid vehicles in that its powertrain is optimized for highway rather than city driving.

The Optima Hybrid uses a parallel hybrid system, allowing the four-door to operate on its electric motor, gas engine or any combination of the two. It employs a lithium ion battery pack designed by South Korea’s LG Chem. Weighing just 95.9 lbs, the 30 kW battery takes up limited trunk space while powering a 40 horsepower, 151 lb-ft. of torque electric motor that mates to a six-speed automatic transmission plucked from the KIA Sorrento. A 2.4-liter direct-injected gasoline engine rounds out the package, which combined puts out 206 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque

                         BODY STYLE: sedan
                         WEIGHT:3490lbs

                                                              EXTERIOR 
                         Length: 190.7 in. 
                         Width: 72.1 in. 
                         Height: 57.1 in. 
                         Wheelbase: 110.0 in. 
                         Ground Clearance: 5.1 in. 
                         Front Track: 63.0 in. 
                         Rear Track: 62.6 in. 
                         Weight Distribution: 59/41


                                                             INTERIOR          
                        Seats: 5 
                        Passenger Volume: 112.1 cu. ft. 
                        Cargo Volume: 9.9 cu. ft.

                               PROPULSION 
                         Fuel Type: Gas 
                         Engine Type: 2.4L I4 
                         Power: 166 hp @ 6000 rpm 
                        Torque: 154 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm 
                        Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic 
                        Highway Fuel Economy: 40 mpg 
                        City Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
                                      
                               PRICE
                                   $25,700

BMW X3 EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

BMW  X3 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR

1. The BMW X3 is a small crossover vehicle that offers standard all-wheel-drive along with a good blend of luxury and performance. Now in its second generation, the X3 gains a powerful and efficient turbocharged four-cylinder as the base engine for the latest model year.
2. The latest generation X3 gains 3.3 inches in overall length, with an added .6 inches to the wheelbase, along with an extra 1.1 inches of width and 1.4 inches of height. Depending on the model, the new X3 still manages to shed about 50 lbs. Thanks to the larger outer shell, passengers will gain 0.8 inches of legroom in the back row, along with another 2.8 cubic feet of storage space in the rear hatch area

         BODY STYLE:  XUV
         WEIGHT:  4112lbs
 
                                                            EXTERIOR
                         Length: 183.0 in. 
                         Width: 74.1 in. 
                         Height: 65.4 in. 
                         Wheelbase: 110.5 in. 
                         Ground Clearance: 8.35 in. 
                         Front Track: 63.6 in. 
                         Rear Track: 64.3 in. 
                         Weight Distribution: 49.9/50.1
                            
                                                           INTERIOR            
                        Seats: 5
                        Passenger Volume: TBD 
                        Cargo Volume: 27.6 cu. ft
                        Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
                                                 
                                                           PROPULSION
                      Fuel Type:gas
                       Engine Type: 3.0L I6 
                       Power: 240 hp @ 6600 rpm
                       Torque: 221 lb-ft @ 2750-4000 rpm 
                       Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic 
                       Highway Fuel Economy: 25 mpg 
                       City Fuel Economy: 19 mpg
                               
                                                            PRICE
             $37,100