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      08-16-2019, 07:21 AM   #111
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Lets be real , you will get the c43 in the end. No question.
It seemed like he's already passed on it. Right now it looks to be between the m340i (after his first round of test drives), and the f80/82 or Giulia quadrifoglio (both contingent on test drives).
I went from 335iS to C43 to M4 so I totally understand him going to F8X over those 3. It's night and day but the C43 between the M340 and Alfa is a no brainer especially if you love spirited driving.
If you want a soulless car that just goes fast then M340 will be your choice. I just find it amazing that this C class platform completely wrecked the F30 and still giving the new G20 a run for its money.
It's like Mercedes and bmw switched places from who they were a decade ago. Can you imagine someone 10-15 years ago saying that they chose a bmw 3 series over a MB c-class due to better comfort as a daily driver?
100% agree. I would go for the C43, but I already have one Merc and I kind of want to switch it up, and still retain a manual (before it dies completely), so I'm thinking an M2/M4 may be the sweet spot. But yess, Mercs in their base trim, 300, retain their old stereotype, comfortable and quiet, but the AMG 43, and especially 53 trims are great vehicles. Mercedes has been learning some tricks from BMW. And the 53 engines, is one of the smartest/best engines I've tested.

Its funny cause I follow the very controversial Jason Cammisa on instagram (loves old BMWs, hates the new ones) and he does mini reviews there. His verdict for the CLS and E53 was "When did Mercedes learn to shit all over BMW?"
The cls53 is the one with the hybrid technology right? I actually find that car genuinely interesting. If im thinking of the right model it's an electric + 6 cylinder ICE hybrid designed for optimum performance and powerband.
Yes, the 53 series AMG cars are fitted with the turbocharged 3L Inline 6, paired to an electric supercharger, and 48 volt mild hybrid system. It makes stop and go at stop lights seamless, and no longer a need to turn off auto stop start every time you start the car, and it fills in perfectly for turbo lag, so there's nice thrust of power mixed with the silky smoothness of an inline 6.

I don't think this engine will have good longevity though due to the numerous parts and electronics, but thats what leasing is for.

I would love to see them put this in a C class, there's a possibility the next full fledge AMG C Class will go from a V8 to an I6, but we'll see. I recommend you drive a CLS/E53, even without intention of buying, the engine is just that good and very interesting. I can't wait to see how BMW implements mild hybrids into their vehicles.
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