Comparison tests Sport Auto - BMW M135i x-Drive vs Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG

[DeDe]

In the latest issue of AutoZeitung the Audi S3 Sportback S-tronic won against these two. I will post the results and scans this evening.

 

[klier]

Ooh, my beloved M135i.

Give me one in RWD PLEEAAASEEE

 

[DeDe]

Give me one in RWD PLEEAAASEEE

With manual gearbox of course.

 

[klier]

YES!! SHEER PERFECTION.

Oh dear I already miss the RWD baby Bimmers

 

[as7920]

Price is so market dependent. Our A45 AMG's are a BARGAIN compared to the M135i and the deal of a century compared to what BMW Australia were asking for a 1er M Coupe.

Still, may be faster, but there's no way I'd buy that A45 AMG over the cheaper, better engined, better balanced, better gearboxed, better riding, bigger M135i.

Had the price been that way round in the UK I could have been tempted by the AMG. Damn BMW for not offering M135i xDrive over here.

 

[Deckhook]

Had the price been that way round in the UK I could have been tempted by the AMG. Damn BMW for not offering M135i xDrive over here.

At least they are starting to waken up to the fact that there are lots of UK customer who prefer AWD to RWD because never before has I seen so many non SUV models being offered with it as an option. I believe the 435d is offered solely as an xDrive product.

 

[as7920]

At least they are starting to waken up to the fact that there are lots of UK customer who prefer AWD to RWD because never before has I seen so many non SUV models being offered with it as an option. I believe the 435d is offered solely as an xDrive product.

Yes, 120d xDrive with manual. Some choice.

3 and 4 series have plenty of xDrive options and the 435d xDrive has a 0-62mph of 4.7s. That M4 is going to be a cracker.