I think Mercedes is pretty competitive when you compare it with BMW.

The C55 AMG vs the M3 run about the same 1/4 mile time which is a low 13 seconds. If you want to compare the C230 vs the 325, yes the bimmer is a bit faster, however comparing the best for the best, Mercedes will always have a faster car than BMW.

The M5 is not out yet, so the E55 can still spank the rest of the BMW line without even trying.

Mercedes still has plenty of faster cars, SL 55/600/65, CL 55/600/65 and S 55/600/65. The CL65 is probably one of the most wicked production cars on the road right now, yes its a little more expensive then a BMW, but if I could spend 130k on a Z8, I would just cough up the extra dough for the CL65 and poop on the BMW all day.

So if it was performance I wanted and I was going to spend money, I would definatley take mercedes. I am not much for image, if Honda or Toyota made a RWD family sedan that was similar in speed/power and had a 6 speed tranny, I would have bought that over my Rattle Box, I mean Infiniti.

 

I have a '95 M3 I've had for 5 years. We just purchased an '03 G35 sport sedan. These two cars are apples and oranges. They can't even be compared. The M is a true sports car and much more refined and nimble than the heavy G35. As far as handling and performance, the M3 wins hands down. But if you would like to combine performance with practical use....then the G35 wins. Ever tried to drive an M3 in the winter? I tried it once......but I got stuck in my driveway.

ryan
rmarschke@hotmail.com

 

my god, it's a miracle.. LOL..

(I hope pigs don't fly out of my butt....ow & ewww..)

As for Mercedes vs BMW. Look at the numbers on the new C350 as compared to the 330i. Not bad..

My bias against BMW would likely have me buying a Mercedes if those were the only two players in the category I was shopping in - such as the hyper-luxury-sedan segment. I'd go AMG over M.

I love the AMG Mercedes cars - always have, always will.

 

The sound of those supercharged AMG's is awesome. If I had some serious money to spend, I would probably go with an AMG for that sound and comfort. It would still be a tough call since the new M's are pretty impressive. I don't see how you could be unhappy with either.

 

if you can't tell the difference, keep buying japaneese items

leave the good stuff for those who can tell the difference

(there's a huge difference)

 

you found prestige in a nissan though?????????????

PLEASE

 

In Germany a 3 series is just a regular car, its not looked up to, basically its not a prestigious car. Nissan makes a car that costs less and it trounces on the bmw, it makes the bmw its b*itch. I don't find prestige in either car, I just drive the better of the two.

 

I smell a troll!

 

You think? Let's burn this nasty little bugger!