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New BMW 3 coupe aims to compete with CLK.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 07:06 AM
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New BMW 3 coupe aims to compete with CLK.

The new 3 coupe will have 306 horse with 400hp going into the M3. Additionally the convertible will ditch the ragtop.

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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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The new BMW 335 with 306 hp should pale compared to the new CLK550 with 382 hp and almost 400 lb ft of trq. but give the CLK350 a whoopin. The new M3 is going to be just north of 400 hp closer to 425. It is nice to see escallating power from most manufactures.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Still don't like the new 3-series but I'm also not a fan of the w209 CLK. That's just my opinion though.
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I like the idea of the hard top convertible and the twin turbo. Plus, they mentioned a double clutch transmission. Combined with a sport package, that's gotta be a really nice car.

I think that BMW models shouldn't be compared to Mercedes models. I think they are all in between and can't be directly compared. I think the CLK is better than the 3 series coupe. The 6 series coupe is better than the CLK. The CL is better than the 6 series coupe. So, I don't think there are any BMW coupes that are equal to Mercedes and visa-versa. Its either better or worse.
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as a 3 series and clk owner, i am not biased but i really like the new bmw... the way they drive are just great but at the moment i am very happy with my clk which i will still have until my lease expires in jan 2008 until then who knows what can happen!
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I like the idea of the hard top convertible and the twin turbo. Plus, they mentioned a double clutch transmission. Combined with a sport package, that's gotta be a really nice car.

I think that BMW models shouldn't be compared to Mercedes models. I think they are all in between and can't be directly compared. I think the CLK is better than the 3 series coupe. The 6 series coupe is better than the CLK. The CL is better than the 6 series coupe. So, I don't think there are any BMW coupes that are equal to Mercedes and visa-versa. Its either better or worse.

I agree... =)
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