C class competitor

02-18-2003, 10:05 PM

i was at e46fanatics the other day and they had a pole about who there feircest competitors were

i was surprised the c class got so few votes. those b@stards! they think were nothing!

the bulk went to the g35 and the audi a4!

so what cars do guys think are our competitors? meaning the c class in general

do we even have any competetion

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levelr123g · 02-18-2003, 10:46 PM

well the g35 will get up and spank our coupe into the ground as far as power goes. it will also accelerate extremely fast once again leaving our coupe in the dust. it handles pretty damm well too. as for the a4 i dont know i havent ever driven one of these. if you see a g35 on the road, dont bother racing him as you will only see how stupid the trunk of that car looks.

Sloth · 02-18-2003, 11:28 PM

In Sydney, E46's are everywhere. Really sick of seeing them, especially the Hyundai looking rear ends !
We say they are like butts - cos everybody has one !

Outland · 02-18-2003, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by nov0798
well the g35 will get up and spank our coupe into the ground as far as power goes. it will also accelerate extremely fast once again leaving our coupe in the dust. it handles pretty damm well too. as for the a4 i dont know i havent ever driven one of these. if you see a g35 on the road, dont bother racing him as you will only see how stupid the trunk of that car looks.

The car and driver of the G35 is so much lighter...by about $5000.

G35 rides much worse than any C- Class. Interior is cheaper looking than the Altima. Great engine thou

The A4 I don't get...its a nice car, nice interior, but in standard form its FWD, and with the 1.8 its a rather anemic 8.5 seconds to 60 even with the stick.

BMW vs. MB is like Ford vs. Chevy or Toyota vs. Honda... Who cares?

KWiK · 02-19-2003, 12:16 AM

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Originally posted by Outland
BMW vs. MB is like Ford vs. Chevy or Toyota vs. Honda... Who cares?

what he said

Iceman's C230 · 02-19-2003, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by Outland

BMW vs. MB is like Ford vs. Chevy or Toyota vs. Honda... Who cares?

I agree.

TNblkc230wz · 02-19-2003, 12:51 AM

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Originally posted by Outland
The car and driver of the G35 is so much lighter...by about $5000.

G35 rides much worse than any C- Class. Interior is cheaper looking than the Altima. Great engine thou

The A4 I don't get...its a nice car, nice interior, but in standard form its FWD, and with the 1.8 its a rather anemic 8.5 seconds to 60 even with the stick.

BMW vs. MB is like Ford vs. Chevy or Toyota vs. Honda... Who cares?

Well put. I'll take a Ford over a Chevy and a Mercedes over a BMW. Just my preference!!!

.elijah. · 02-19-2003, 01:19 AM

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Originally posted by Outland
BMW vs. MB is like Ford vs. Chevy or Toyota vs. Honda... Who cares?

exactly!!! That was put excellently!!! Even though MB's quality has declined from the very dependable 300 D Turbodiesel, they are still great!

FrankW · 02-19-2003, 01:34 AM

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Originally posted by Sloth
In Sydney, E46's are everywhere. Really sick of seeing them, especially the Hyundai looking rear ends !
We say they are like butts - cos everybody has one !

Hyundai looking rear end??...what have you been drinking?

IMO C-class in general is no competitor in the performance sector against the A4 and the 3er or the G35. Luxury wise, yes, the C-class will be better than the 3 and G35, but it's still behind the A4.

02-19-2003, 01:37 AM

the new avalon mimics the 3 series from the back lol

damn jap cars

Xeon · 02-19-2003, 01:46 AM

A4 1.8 does 0-60 in 8.5? i dont think so...7.5 maybe..

I drove the A4, e46, IS300, and G35

Performance wise - G35
Interior- C
Exterior-E46 or C class

02-19-2003, 08:03 AM

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Originally posted by TNblkc230wz
Well put. I'll take a Ford over a Chevy and a Mercedes over a BMW. Just my preference!!!

Damn, you'd take a Ford over a Chevy... that's just wrong!

Outland · 02-19-2003, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by Xeon
A4 1.8 does 0-60 in 8.5? i dont think so...7.5 maybe..

I drove the A4, e46, IS300, and G35

Performance wise - G35
Interior- C
Exterior-E46 or C class

I drove the G35 sedan- not the coupe, the A4 1.8 and the 2.7, the IS, and the 325i as well as the 330xi.

The A4 feels quick when the boost comes up, but there's so little there until it spools up.

Anywho, I found this over at Edmunds...looks like were both off half a second.

0-60 Acceleration
Infiniti G35 6.1 sec.
BMW 330i 7.0 sec.
Lexus IS 300 7.2 sec.
Volvo S40 7.8 sec.
Acura TL 8.0 sec.
Audi A4 8.0 sec.
Chrysler 300M 8.0 sec.
BMW 325i 8.1 sec.
Lexus ES 300 8.1 sec.
Mercedes-Benz C240 9.2 sec.

This is from Motorweek
2002 Audi A4

Engine 1.8 liter, DOHC, 20-valve, turbocharged in-line 4

Horsepower 170

Torque 166 lb feet

0-60 mph 8.0 seconds

1/4 mile 16.3 seconds @ 85 mph

60-0 mph 131 feet

TNblkc230wz · 02-20-2003, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by taylor192
Damn, you'd take a Ford over a Chevy... that's just wrong!

Yes sir! I was a die hard Chevy fan until the early 80's, but Fords are better now.

vyse · 02-20-2003, 02:31 AM

I'm surprised no one mentioned the new Jaguar 3.0 X-type sport! I looove that car. Well, the AWD 3.0L Sport costs $58k CDN so it's pretty expensive, but the 2.something L is cheaper, only $41k, and it comes with more options than a C. I'd consider that over a C240 for sure. I remember seeing on the option sheet that a sport package cost, what was it, $5000 maybe? Or was it $3000? Forgot, but tack that onto the $41k base price and it's still decently priced, for AWD, and looks (but no power).

If i were to choose from that list of cars though, I'd pick the S40. Just realized how cheap it is compared to a C, decent (in fact, good) performance, and well, decent looks. Unless I manage to get the replica BTCC bodykit from Europe, now that changes things!

02-18-2003, 11:28 PM	#3
Sloth Almost a Member! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 68 Drives: MB C180K Coupe	In Sydney, E46's are everywhere. Really sick of seeing them, especially the Hyundai looking rear ends ! We say they are like butts - cos everybody has one ! __________________ 2003 (04 spec) Black C180K Coupe Tipshift, Pan Sunroof, Anthracite (REAL) Leather, Rain Sensor, Evolution Kit 17x7.5's 2003 VW Golf GTi Reflex Silver

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Xeon MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,659	A4 1.8 does 0-60 in 8.5? i dont think so...7.5 maybe.. I drove the A4, e46, IS300, and G35 Performance wise - G35 Interior- C Exterior-E46 or C class __________________

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02-18-2003, 10:46 PM	#2
levelr123g Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 571	well the g35 will get up and spank our coupe into the ground as far as power goes. it will also accelerate extremely fast once again leaving our coupe in the dust. it handles pretty damm well too. as for the a4 i dont know i havent ever driven one of these. if you see a g35 on the road, dont bother racing him as you will only see how stupid the trunk of that car looks.

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Guest0001 Guest Garage is empty, add now Posts: n/a	the new avalon mimics the 3 series from the back lol damn jap cars

02-20-2003, 02:31 AM	#15
vyse Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 378	I'm surprised no one mentioned the new Jaguar 3.0 X-type sport! I looove that car. Well, the AWD 3.0L Sport costs $58k CDN so it's pretty expensive, but the 2.something L is cheaper, only $41k, and it comes with more options than a C. I'd consider that over a C240 for sure. I remember seeing on the option sheet that a sport package cost, what was it, $5000 maybe? Or was it $3000? Forgot, but tack that onto the $41k base price and it's still decently priced, for AWD, and looks (but no power). If i were to choose from that list of cars though, I'd pick the S40. Just realized how cheap it is compared to a C, decent (in fact, good) performance, and well, decent looks. Unless I manage to get the replica BTCC bodykit from Europe, now that changes things!

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