03-25-2014, 05:39 PM | #1 |
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BMW 328i vs Mercedes C250 vs Audi A4 by Autobild.de
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03-26-2014, 08:21 AM | #3 |
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that 328 interior is COOL! we don't get that here.
looks like the C250 in Germany is pretty much carry over mechanical wise. but the car looks great, so mini S class. and the interior is high class
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03-26-2014, 08:38 AM | #5 |
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Anyone who knows German care to share their conclusion? Is there a winner?
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03-26-2014, 08:58 AM | #6 |
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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. |
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03-26-2014, 09:00 AM | #7 |
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The C class. It had an air suspension that was well liked.
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03-26-2014, 09:11 AM | #8 |
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Merc:
- interior looks good, very luxurious - seats are comfortable but do not have as much lateral support as the competitors - not much space in the rear seats - engine is ok power wise - downshifts of the transmission are sometimes a bit harsh - suspension (air suspension) very comfortable - steering easy but not much feedback Audi: - interior looks still good - front seats are sportier, more lateral support than in the Merc - engine revs nicely - DCT does not always work as smoothly and quickly as the competitors - understeers a lot - steering feels disconnected - suspension not very comfortable BMW: - interior is better than initially - comfortable front seats with good lateral support - rear seats more comfortable than the competitors - "comfort" setting of the adaptable suspension not ideal, feels underdamped - very good in the "sport" setting of the suspension - excellent steering with good feedback - automatic transmission works very well with the engine Summary: - C class is an excellent car, radiates luxury and quality - however, the competitor from Munich is just too good Alpina_B3_Lux
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03-26-2014, 09:15 AM | #9 |
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I can't watch the video at the moment due to a proxy but from what i read in the comparison on the autobild-homepage the 328i won it:
http://www.autobild.de/bilder/merced...32.html#bild38 "Der BMW 328i hat mehr Kraft, er weckt die Lebensgeister, und er leistet sich auch im täglichen Gebrauch keine Schwächen. Meisterhaft." ~ "The BMW 328i has more power, awakens your spirits, and he doesn't have any weaknesses when it comes to daily driving. Masterful." 1st 328i 4.5/5 2nd C250 4/5 3rd A4 3.5/5 |
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03-26-2014, 09:26 AM | #10 |
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Tried watching it but makes me mad, how cool that BASE M-Sport alcantara cloth interior is and we can't get that in the USA!
Somehow, BMW NA thinks Vinyl is better....more luxurious than that! That's also the M-Sport interior in the M235i in Europe! |
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First: You can read the full test (german) here. Let me summarize their conclusion: Quote:
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In addition they also pointed out, that the C-Class was the smallest for rear passengers (BMW best) and that the sport seats of BMW where the best. I just checked out a 435i with the M-Sport package and this interior. It simply is perfect! |
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LOVE the interior on the 3er....
I would have had that in a heartbeat for my M235...but alas, BMW NA is dumb and we can't get it...
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If we could have Mercedes provide the exterior and interior. Then BMW would provide the engine and M DCT, steering and EDC. And finallylet Audi provide the 4 wheel traction we would have the best of all worlds.
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03-26-2014, 12:32 PM | #18 |
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Urgh... The LED DRLs on the Merc look like an afterthought, something the designer let their 4 year old draw on the finished design. The grill and headlights don't work that well together either in my view.
At least if you buy it you cannot see this from the driving seat |
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03-26-2014, 12:51 PM | #19 |
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I agree with everyone else that the 3's interior should be available here!
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03-26-2014, 01:54 PM | #20 |
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One place where BMW can NEVER lose to Mercedes is exterior styling.
I have never seen any MB that looked even remotely appealing.
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03-26-2014, 02:02 PM | #21 |
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What was that material, Alcantara?
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