2014 Mercedes C-Class (W205) vs 2012 BMW 3 Series (F30) vs 2013 Audi A4 (B8)

Who? · 11-18-2013, 07:25 AM

lol, that thing is gorgeous
the LCI will most likely be my next car

imyopusha · 11-18-2013, 08:04 AM

Any word on what powerplant they'll use in this C-class?

I think it looks great. I am probably the only one who likes that back. I think the CL-class is a bit better, but i don't mind it at all.

Theride · 11-18-2013, 10:43 AM

we need better pics of the benz but i like it so far. To me, it has a higher presence than the 3. It gets more respect when you arrive than the 3

Icarus M · 11-18-2013, 10:59 AM

w205 looks too soft like a soap! its not a bad thing for daily driver
f30 looks much more sleeker and aggressive!

DrivenByE30 · 11-18-2013, 11:32 AM

I am having a hard time liking Mercedes new design ...
the front is obnoxious
the back is droopy
overall, it's not sporty looking...
and the screen is just out there...

Not a bad car, i am sure of it... but look-wise... it's not for me...
I am sure it will sell like hot cakes for people who only want to have a badge upfront...

ScarecrowBoat · 11-18-2013, 02:17 PM

I......just..........don't understand what Mercedes is doing. The bulbous front ends look, quite frankly, ridiculous. I know it's a weird stylistic element to decide to draw the line on, but I cannot imagine ever buying a car with such a huge front grille.

Sonnguyen · 11-18-2013, 02:38 PM

C looks like S klass. I love BMW F30 and the facelift must be better, especially upgtade interior marterial.

turbolag · 11-18-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by drob23

I missed this the first time....but you'd really take a Volvo S60 over a 335? Seriously?

over a 335xi, yes.

Even if additional performance doesn't seem to suit you, at least it isn't stuck in the shop for a new DME, suffering from limp mode, having rusty seats, or has excessive wind noise.

carzaddict · 11-18-2013, 03:42 PM

not going to lie, MB really knocked it out of the park with this one.

there are some things i like about the C over the 3 and vice versa....i really like the rear of the C, the front needs time to grow on me. the shape of the car is kind of weird near the c-pilar. i kinda like that

im not sure how i feel about the interior. i need to sit in it to come up with a final verdict. that floating nav screen pisses me off so much.

Shaw · 11-18-2013, 07:22 PM

I just find the C to be disproportionate somehow!!!
and is it just me or the funny looking round fan covers in the new M-B's are just so awful and cheaply designed???!!!

BwoodBMW · 11-19-2013, 12:06 AM

I'm a huge BMW fanboy and have NEVER been a benz guy at all. On looks alone I'd take this new C any day over the f30 that I continue to have to talk myself into liking.

And inside its just not even close. that benz interior is stellar (although I still don't like the tacked on nav screens). The F30 interior just looks cheap in comparison.

As long as the new motors are stout and the car isn't a porker I may actually buy a C class... and just saying that made me throw up a little bit in my mouth.

advantage20 · 11-20-2013, 04:55 AM

Updated with Audi A4

ScarecrowBoat · 11-20-2013, 09:18 AM

This is funny - the 3 series is now definitely the "sportiest" looking car of those. The A4 looks good but I just can't stand the quality of their interiors. Also, Audi probably has the least variance in exterior appearance. How the hell can you tell this apart from the A6 and A8?

Who? · 11-20-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ScarecrowBoat

This is funny - the 3 series is now definitely the "sportiest" looking car of those. The A4 looks good but I just can't stand the quality of their interiors. Also, Audi probably has the least variance in exterior appearance. How the hell can you tell this apart from the A6 and A8?

i carry a tape measurer

ScarecrowBoat · 11-20-2013, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SJ00

i carry a tape measurer

Vervain · 11-20-2013, 04:18 PM

That C-Class! WOW!

It's going to be hard to stay away from this one..

turbolag · 11-20-2013, 04:32 PM

Should have chosen B8.5 S4...to compete with C350 and F30H.

vols1 · 11-20-2013, 05:46 PM

I like the new c class but not fond of the iPad like nav. I think we will have to see the car in person. The pics are really clear but they seem stretched to me or maybe it's just me. Could never buy an Audi again. I spent way too much time at the dealership. It was the most unreliable car I ever owned. Even the service manager told me to get rid of it.

MikeJ87 · 11-21-2013, 09:10 AM

In my opinion the BMW looks much better than the Merc and Audi. The new C class rear end looks awful, nice interior though. The Audi needs an interior upgrade, I have never liked the interior of the Audi.

btbossman · 11-21-2013, 09:25 AM

If it was s class size I would like it...as a sports sedan...NOPE

kdbryce · 11-21-2013, 05:45 PM

I like the c

Not really a fan of those headlights, but I love the profile. And that interior is beautiful

on another note, I also think the S class is absolutely gorgeous. BMW is going to have a difficult time competing with that front end on the next 7

Nordstat · 11-21-2013, 05:45 PM

It's like the 80's all over again. Not impressed.

11-18-2013, 07:25 AM	#23
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11-18-2013, 10:43 AM	#25
Theride Private First Class 23 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2006 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	we need better pics of the benz but i like it so far. To me, it has a higher presence than the 3. It gets more respect when you arrive than the 3
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11-18-2013, 10:59 AM	#26
Icarus M New Member 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 15' 420i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	w205 looks too soft like a soap! its not a bad thing for daily driver f30 looks much more sleeker and aggressive!
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DrivenByE30 Brigadier General 592 Rep 3,870 Posts Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal iTrader: (0)	I am having a hard time liking Mercedes new design ... the front is obnoxious the back is droopy overall, it's not sporty looking... and the screen is just out there... Not a bad car, i am sure of it... but look-wise... it's not for me... I am sure it will sell like hot cakes for people who only want to have a badge upfront... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<
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ScarecrowBoat Zooombie attaaack!! 136 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (2)	I......just..........don't understand what Mercedes is doing. The bulbous front ends look, quite frankly, ridiculous. I know it's a weird stylistic element to decide to draw the line on, but I cannot imagine ever buying a car with such a huge front grille.
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11-18-2013, 02:38 PM	#29
Sonnguyen New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 528i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	C looks like S klass. I love BMW F30 and the facelift must be better, especially upgtade interior marterial.
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11-18-2013, 03:42 PM	#31
carzaddict Lieutenant Colonel 158 Rep 1,573 Posts Drives: 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	not going to lie, MB really knocked it out of the park with this one. there are some things i like about the C over the 3 and vice versa....i really like the rear of the C, the front needs time to grow on me. the shape of the car is kind of weird near the c-pilar. i kinda like that im not sure how i feel about the interior. i need to sit in it to come up with a final verdict. that floating nav screen pisses me off so much. __________________ 2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
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Shaw Lieutenant Colonel 305 Rep 1,803 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 35d \| 2019 X3 30i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d xDr ... [0.00]	I just find the C to be disproportionate somehow!!! and is it just me or the funny looking round fan covers in the new M-B's are just so awful and cheaply designed???!!!
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BwoodBMW Colonel 1861 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	I'm a huge BMW fanboy and have NEVER been a benz guy at all. On looks alone I'd take this new C any day over the f30 that I continue to have to talk myself into liking. And inside its just not even close. that benz interior is stellar (although I still don't like the tacked on nav screens). The F30 interior just looks cheap in comparison. As long as the new motors are stout and the car isn't a porker I may actually buy a C class... and just saying that made me throw up a little bit in my mouth.
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advantage20 Major 1872 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Updated with Audi A4
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11-20-2013, 09:18 AM	#35
ScarecrowBoat Zooombie attaaack!! 136 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (2)	This is funny - the 3 series is now definitely the "sportiest" looking car of those. The A4 looks good but I just can't stand the quality of their interiors. Also, Audi probably has the least variance in exterior appearance. How the hell can you tell this apart from the A6 and A8?
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11-20-2013, 05:46 PM	#40
vols1 New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	I like the new c class but not fond of the iPad like nav. I think we will have to see the car in person. The pics are really clear but they seem stretched to me or maybe it's just me. Could never buy an Audi again. I spent way too much time at the dealership. It was the most unreliable car I ever owned. Even the service manager told me to get rid of it.
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MikeJ87 Private First Class 2 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 435i xDrive MPPK 1&2 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	In my opinion the BMW looks much better than the Merc and Audi. The new C class rear end looks awful, nice interior though. The Audi needs an interior upgrade, I have never liked the interior of the Audi.
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