HELP: Benz c 180 Avantgarde vs. BMW 3 series 2011

**audiomd** · August 1st, 2011 10:33 PM

Hello Guys!!

Need some help.

My budget is around 3M and cant decide up until now (after weeks of research) whether to get the BM or the MB.

Please help and thanks in advance for your input!!

**ChunkyLover** · August 1st, 2011 11:06 PM

The MB C-class has just updated with their mid life cycle, best time to buy a c-class. (but looks are "aged" fashioned)
-the ride is very comfortable.

The 3 series is better looking but would have a generation change in 2012
-i suggest go for the C because it just updated or wait for the new generation 3 in early or mid 2012

*the 3, A4 and IS will soon have its end cycle model change

**ghosthunter** · August 1st, 2011 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by audiomd

Hello Guys!!

Need some help.

My budget is around 3M and cant decide up until now (after weeks of research) whether to get the BM or the MB.

Please help and thanks in advance for your input!!

I would go with the Merc. Although it rides softer than the BMW, it still has enough performance than you would want.

Having test driven the C,E & S vs the 3,5 & 7 in a single day, I would choose the BMW if I would want to prove my driving skills but I would still go home with the Merc because it is a much better overall car to drive on a daily basis.

**GTi** · August 2nd, 2011 06:06 PM

The 3-Series is very old already, having been launched here in 2005 and the new model is coming soon though if you are OK with that the diesel version is still very impressive. The Merc is more targeted towards the older, more sedate group so I'm not very inclined towards it. You may also consider the Audi A4 for more individuality.

**ChunkyLover** · August 2nd, 2011 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

The 3-Series is very old already, having been launched here in 2005 and the new model is coming soon though if you are OK with that the diesel version is still very impressive. The Merc is more targeted towards the older, more sedate group so I'm not very inclined towards it. You may also consider the Audi A4 for more individuality.

The a4 will soon have its mid cycle replacement, not worth it to buy now...
If you could wait for the new 3 and a4

**ghosthunter** · August 2nd, 2011 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by GTi

The 3-Series is very old already, having been launched here in 2005 and the new model is coming soon though if you are OK with that the diesel version is still very impressive. The Merc is more targeted towards the older, more sedate group so I'm not very inclined towards it. You may also consider the Audi A4 for more individuality.

I dont think it's an accurate description. More matured taste in luxury cars would be more accurate.

Audi A4 for individuality? A car that looks pretty much like a pressed business suit in a board meeting. In doubt "individuality" is the right term.

**GTi** · August 2nd, 2011 11:32 PM

Hmm~ exclusivity should be a more appropriate term, since there are indeed fewer A4's on the streets than the more common C-Class and 3-Series. For me, the A4 seems to exude more of an intelligent and successful high level young executive/businessman feel than the other two as well as a more respectable image.

**cripple_rooster** · August 3rd, 2011 05:25 PM

Chedeng: the best for somebody who wants a luxury car with a more "classic" look with some technical refinements. I just don't like too much its Kompressor superchargers, nowadays a turbo is a better option as far as fuel-efficiency goes. Even the turbo-lag is less noticeable than it was until some years ago...

BMW: it's more "sporty", I like its straight-6 engines more than any V6.

Audi: I would only consider to buy one if it was a TDI.