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Originally Posted by Germanauto
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Originally Posted by joshuastein55
Its probably thanks to former M-division head Albert Biernman heading R&D over at Hyundai/Kia/Genesis. I believe he's responsible for the G70, Stinger, and Volester N
Honestly I think Merc has already beaten BMW in certain models, mainly the C,E,S in their higher trims (full AMG and AMG-light), but BMW is ahead in SUVs in my opinion.
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I think BMW has Merc beaten with the compact and mid-size category. S-class definitely trounces on the 7er.
Merc interiors are very clearly a notch below BMW, besides the S-class. |
The M340i vs C43 i will say is pretty much up to preference as both are very close, but for the mid-size class, drive an M550 and then an E/CLS 53 and its almost as if the two are in a role reversal from what they use to be back in the E39/60 and W210/211 generations (late 90's-Mid 2000's), where the 5er was the driver's choice, and the E-Class was the stereotypical retirees' car.
The BMW is faster and has a nice and smooth V8 powertrain, but its handling is lazy and dull, not anywhere close to how a BMW should handle regardless of series. The E/CLS 53 is much more alive, agile feeling and engaging. Even the steering, while still not being as communicative as past cars is a bit more confidence inspiring despite its lighter weight than the BMW's numb and synthetically heavy rack in the G30.
For Interior materials, the BMW does have the upper-hand, but I wouldn't say the Merc's interior materials are deal-breakers, and the designs are a bit more modern (but then again interior design is subjective)