Need real help in comparing those cars(to buy)

Tito_os · 07-26-05, 10:21

The two cars are BMW 320i (E90) model 2006. The second is A Mercedes C200 kompressor. Both are new. The prices are almost the same but with sever different options. The C200 engine is much more better in preformance and it is fully loaded i mean sunroof ..18 inch wheels i mean the car got everything, but the shape will be changed by the end of 2006 or maybe 2007 and the been in the market for more than 5 years , a bit old but still awesome. the BMW is a totaly new shape 2.0 liter engine but still the C is better in preformance. but what i like the most about it is that it is one of bmw newest editions, but it is empty i mean 15inch wheels no sunroof , no leather , and the interior is a bit poor, although a good looking new car , what would you go for and why? (my plan is to choose a car that would stay with me for 4 years) the bmwE90 willl still be the recent model of bmw 3 series ?

eric77 · 07-26-05, 11:01

I'd get the e90 even though i am not a huge fan of the new 3 series. I am sure it will grow on me though. Go out and drive both and the decide and I dont just mean floor it in a straight away. REALLY take a few turns in each and then you will see where the e90 shines even though it doesnt have the most powerful engine. The e90 will stick around for at least 4 years probably about 6 or so years.

G35stilez · 07-26-05, 01:22

My girlfriend and I went and looked at the E90 for her last night (325i). We absolutely loved it and ask soon as she can get her Saab sold, it will be ordered.

I was never one for the Baby Benz's. Moreso, not that I use them as a bible, but all of the car magazines still consider the E90 the best compact sports sedan.

tom p. · 07-26-05, 01:33

get the BMW, it's much more of a driver's car. The Benz is a "cruiser" and appeals to a more mature crowd.

JDookie · 07-26-05, 01:39

BMW gets my vote.

My parents had a 2000 E430, and I've had quite a few friends that have owned everything from the C class to the S class, and everyone had nothing but trouble. My parents' E430 had to have the engine rebuilt at only 7,500 miles, and another friend that used to work for a towing company said that the C class Mercedes was on his truck more than any other Mercedes.

That being said, I've been around BMW's just as much (my mother currently owns an 04' 330cic, and my fiance may buy one within the next year) and they have their share of minor issues just like any car does, but *nothing* as severe as the Mercedes.

missam · 07-27-05, 02:58

The new BMW 3 series features a lot. 4 years is quite an average for 320i. but i have to agree though mercedes' interior is a class. it's not bad to choose BMW, the magnesium/aluminum engine's good enough plus a good fuel economy.

audipower · 07-30-05, 09:15

Get an Audi! My friend had a C class MB and he hated it. He end up trading it in for a A3 last week. After driving in my A4 he got jealouse. We went and test drove the A3 and he fell in love with it.
The BMW is nice. It's just not as nice interior wize as the Audi. Meaning, comfort, ergonomics and style.
One word to get you to get an Audi QUATTRO! It's unbelievable compared to any all wheel drive or 4x4. It reacts before not after like other all wheel drive systems. It's saved my from accidents last year. I live in NE Ohio. We get a foot of snow at a time here.
Give Audi at least a test drive.