Vs 2012 BMW 328 vs Mercedes C250 Coupe.

[Bridges]

Hey guys,

I am new here so I am not sure if this is the right section, but I am looking for a new car and have been decided between these two for a while. Would love to hear your opinions. I am a young guy in university and this is my friend luxury car, so I am trying to be really careful making this decision. I test-drove both cars numerous times. The BMW has a very nice sound and the mercedes has a bit of turbo lag, but I still love the merc engine just as much. I really like the BMW sport line seats, they have a very nice cushion for the neck, but also like the mercedes bucket seat. I have been at this for a while, if someone has one of these cars (2010-2012) could you tell me how you like it so far? I am in Canada if that matters.

edit: Forgot to mention. The bmw is the new facelifted sedan, not the coupe.

 

[K-A]

3-Series. C Coupe is relatively fugly, IMO. Though, a E90 3-Sedan isn't anything to write home about, IMO, it's a more thorough and executed design, especially with the newest facelift stuff.

I'd take the C Sedan over it, though.

 

[Bridges]

3-Series. C Coupe is relatively fugly, IMO. Though, a E90 3-Sedan isn't anything to write home about, IMO, it's a more thorough and executed design, especially with the newest facelift stuff.

I'd take the C Sedan over it, though.

You'd take the c-class sedan over the 3 series, yet you don't like the coupe? To me to coupe just seems to be a more elegant version of a sedan.

 

[K-A]

I personally don't like the Coupe. I personally think the Coupe aspect of it (they only changed the greenhouse, so it being the greenhouse) looks downmarket and cheap in comparison.

Any reason as to why the C-Coupe is in play but not the 3 Coupe? I'd take the 3 Coupe over a C Coupe, and possibly a C Sedan over all the choices (with tough combat from the 3 Coupe). I think the C Sedan is a very solid design for a car in that class, no real awkward points.

 

[Bridges]

The 3 series coupe is getting a facelift soon. I don't really feel like buying a brand new car and that will be considered old in a few months when the new facelifted 3 series coupe comes out.

Don't really understand how you can like the C sedan and hate the C coupe. The coupe is the sedan with a slicker profile and sportier seats, isnt it? Are you saying that you don't like the coupe, because its too similar to the sedan?

 

[K-A]

Check out the Thread "with the title "W205" in it, it's all explained there.

I just think it looks like a cheap attempt at a Coupe. Yes, the Sedan proportions are too intact for it to look elegant as a Coupe. The greenhouse reminds me of an Accord Coupe, or Pontiac Sunfire Coupe, with that "Econobox" upright (for a Coupe) door frame (instead of a true Coupe elegant frameless door), the doors aren't long enough for a Coupe, thus making he rear window too long, etc. etc. All in all, it looks more like a "Coupe version of a Sedan" than a true Coupe. Some might like that, but I personally prefer a Sedan's look in that sense. It looks "off" to me, but it is truly a "C Coupe" in every sense of the word, so if you like the Sedan, and want simply 2 doors and a lower roofline, the Coupe should be a great fit for you. I personally think the Sedan looks more premium.

 

[mini_cooper4]

The 3 series coupe is getting a facelift soon. I don't really feel like buying a brand new car and that will be considered old in a few months when the new facelifted 3 series coupe comes out.

Don't really understand how you can like the C sedan and hate the C coupe. The coupe is the sedan with a slicker profile and sportier seats, isnt it? Are you saying that you don't like the coupe, because its too similar to the sedan?

The e92/93 already got it's LCI/Facelift

K-A, I think the starter of the thread means the F30 by saying facelifted and not the E90LCI. I might be wrong tho

 

[SKY]

I think the BMW´s engine will kick the ass of MB´s.

 

[K-A]

The e92/93 already got it's LCI/Facelift

K-A, I think the starter of the thread means the F30 by saying facelifted and not the E90LCI. I might be wrong tho

I was thinking that as well.

Because obviously it would make no sense if he's concerned about a new E92 but not the already replaced E90.

In that case, I'd probably take the F30 then, definitely over the C-Coupe at least.

 

[Bridges]

I was thinking that as well.

Because obviously it would make no sense if he's concerned about a new E92 but not the already replaced E90.

In that case, I'd probably take the F30 then, definitely over the C-Coupe at least.

I have no idea what any of those letter-number combinations are . Basically, I don't wanna get the 3series coupe cause its getting a facelift soon. The sedan already got a pretty nice facelift, so I am considering that as well as the c-class.

 

[Gianclaudio]

I've to say, IMO, silver makes the F30 looks fugly

 

[deity]

I've to say, IMO, silver makes the F30 looks fugly

Really? Because I think it looks fing amazing in that picture...

 

[Gianclaudio]

I dunno, It makes it look really dull; tones down some of the detailing of the headlighst and kidneys. Obviously, it's all subjetive

Regards!

 

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Really? Because I think it looks fing amazing in that picture...

Agreed. Moonstone.

 

[mini_cooper4]

Now I know we are talking about the F30
Get the BMW 3-series - F30 and you won't regret about anything

 

[Zafiro]

I've to say, IMO, silver makes the F30 looks fugly

I'm no fan of silver but I think it looks stunning.

 

[Gianclaudio]

Yes, I guess... it's.. just_me! LOL

Regards

 

[Bridges]

Yea thats the one I am talking about and I kinda agree its not too sharp in silver imo.

So the 3-series definitely has better performance?

 

[K-A]

The C Sedan is the best looking of the bunch here, IMO.

However, the F30 (new 3) should be the best overall buy, considering your criteria.

.... Or just wait a year and get the "4-Series" (3-Coupe). I doubt you'd be sorry. It'll absolutely slaughter the C-Coupe in the looks department, unless they completely fumble it.

 

[Bridges]

The C Sedan is the best looking of the bunch here, IMO.

However, the F30 (new 3) should be the best overall buy, considering your criteria.

.... Or just wait a year and get the "4-Series" (3-Coupe). I doubt you'd be sorry. It'll absolutely slaughter the C-Coupe in the looks department, unless they completely fumble it.

I am now looking into the sedan as per your advice, but I don't understand why people on this forum keep saying that its about to change. It just had a facelift this year, how can it have another one so soon? Is it worth waiting for? I am guessing its going to make the current C-sedan look really outdated.