3-series vs. MB C-class side-by-side comparo

[MatzoBallsX5]

Whoever designed the C Class (aka Poor Man's Mercedes) should be shot in general, what a piece

[Wagner]

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[powers1]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Great photos and comparo.
However,Autobuild surely dont want us to believe that a 330D has its redline @7000 rpm!That would see it do 380 km/h top speed!
Obviously an interior shot of a 330i.

[asawadude]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

From the headlight, to the crease across the side, to the rear decklid, MB has shamelessly copied the E90. The MB doesn't look bad, but they totally messed up how that grill just drops down so sharply. The result is blaaand.

Also notice how the MB's got the whole AMG deal, while the 3er's got it's dainty non-sport wheels. Yes...wheels make/break a design. Stick the M-Sport kit on the 3 and we'll be talking. If you're going to do a comparo, gotta make it accurate.

And yes, that Benz interior is the tackiest looking thing this side of a...Chrysler.

Amazing how much influence BMW's (read Bangle) designs have had on the automotive world. There's Bangle butts on Toyota's and Hondas, now MB. Check out the I-Drive like knob on the C class console.

The C looks so much bigger than the 3 series, but that could be from depth perspective in the photographs. However, the rear seat space in the 3 series looks to be several inches larger. It looks to me like MB falls way short again.

[E61Silver]

It looks like the C has a bigger trunk, does it use run flats as well?

I think the C wagon has been dropped?

[blondboinsd]

I'm going to get flamed for saying I like the C Class, it looks good, the new 3 is nice too but their really not comparable I don't think

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by blondboinsd

I'm going to get flamed for saying I like the C Class, it looks good, the new 3 is nice too but their really not comparable I don't think

I think they both look nice but I don't think that the C will drive as nice.