[vladberca]

What is with that underpowered engine from Merc?
C400 is a big step in the wright direction though.
The bimmer is more sportier, the Merc is addressed to older persons

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by vladberca

What is with that underpowered engine from Merc?
C400 is a big step in the wright direction though.
The bimmer is more sportier, the Merc is addressed to older persons

I don't understand why the new turbocharged C300 wasn't used against the 328i.

The US will be getting a C300 (235 hp and 273 lb-ft) and a C400 (329 hp, 354 lb-ft).

In any event, this is the variant I'm most interested in:

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by falar

What was that material, Alcantara?

Yes I believe so.

[Zayken]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

I don't understand why the new turbocharged C300 wasn't used against the 328i.

The US will be getting a C300 (235 hp and 273 lb-ft) and a C400 (329 hp, 354 lb-ft).

In any event, this is the variant I'm most interested in:

In the modern world if you want to give the adnvantage on a specific car then you chose the best version at the best colour against simple versions on the competition and "voila" .

Imagine a simple 320i AW against a C 300 AMG packet, who would then be the winner ?

I also look forward to meet the new C 55 AMG, in coupe version please.... convertible if possible!

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by Zayken

In the modern world if you want to give the adnvantage on a specific car then you chose the best version at the best colour against simple versions on the competition and "voila" .

Imagine a simple 320i AW against a C 300 AMG packet, who would then be the winner ?

I also look forward to meet the new C 55 AMG, in coupe version please.... convertible if possible!

It will retain the C63 AMG moniker.

And it will be available as a coupe, 'vert, and as a wagon (not in the States though).

[Imola.ZHP]

It seems to me that BMW and MB are going for different customers. MB is looking for people that want total luxury, BMW is looking for people that want a sports-luxury sedan.

I feel similar to others, the nav screen on the MB looks totally ridiculous (does on the CLS too), the back looks good, side looks good, but the front is just like the E and S class (and CLS). I can't tell them apart and I don't really care for them, looks droopy, sad and just ugly.

[jadnashuanh]

You can blame some of the options choices on the (jaded, in my view) US perception of what luxury is...IOW, the typical US car buyer feels you cannot have a luxury car unless it has leather seats and a sunroof (and lots of other things that are optional in Germany). The US distributors have spent decades declaring BMW, MB, Audi, etc. as premium cars, and as such, we do not see the more economical engine choices (until the EPA applied CAFE more tightly), or the decontented vehicles. People do not seem to realize that in their home country, the selling price for say a BMW 3-series could vary by way over 2:1, based on the interior, engine, transmission, and options choices. Providing those choices in the USA would 'diminish' the luxury persona they've spent decades establishing when you neighbor could be seen in a 5-series that cost less than half what you may be driving. Happens many parts of the world, but not here.

Personally, since I'm fairly tall, and quite long-waisted, I do not like sunroofs. Almost impossible to buy a luxury brand in the USA without one, same with leather where I'm sure, some people living in say Phoenix, would much prefer a really nice quality fabric upholstery.

[X6mac]

Originally Posted by sbw

Yup, due time for an Audi style overhaul. A4 is looking real old.

Mercedes ass looks dumpy and droopy, like the awfully-proportioned CLA. Looks better on its larger car, the S Class, a really nice-looking big car, nicer than BMW's 7.

Mercedes nav screen now looks like an add-on Garmin. This would be fine in a 2002 Kia Rio but not in a 2014 premium luxury car.

I guess that's the reason the license plate reads "SUCK" in the video. Missing though is "IT TREBEK."



Love the rest of the Mercedes dash, though. Slick and modern.

I've been saying the same thing about the mercs sat nav set up

[cncmastr]

It's a shame we can't get Alcantara.

[Pure]

I think this time the C-Class has been the best, but very little difference compared to the 3 Series , A4 in the last place.

Reasons :

C-Class is novelty of the moment, air suspension and cool design.
It also has a very balanced handling.

3 Series has superior handling, sporty design and a wide range of equipment, but it takes an optional air suspension as its competitor.

A4 also offers a wide range of equipment, but its design is old need a new generation and an optional air suspension.


I think these stylish sport compact sedans and Germans are the top 3 in the world and offer the best you can be in the world.
Each car is focused on a different type of client seeking certain outstanding qualities of the various aspects of each.

[kitster]

Originally Posted by falar

What was that material, Alcantara?

Correct it's Fabric / Alcantara Anthracite Hexagon, in the UK it used to be standard on MSport E9X trim but for the F3X it's been replaced by Dakota leather. I believe in most European countries it is standard on MSport Package and Dakota is an additional cost.

Had it on my E91; would of taken the cloth seats over the Dakota, if BMW UK had given us the choice!