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It's interesting that the C43 has been out since 2014 and still matches well with the all new M340i
Seems to me BMW will be in trouble when the all new C class comes out...
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Am not sure that's true. The C43 is still competitive only because of the updates made towards the end of 2018. I would argue that the original 362bhp C43 would not be competitive with the new M340, in power or technology. Mercedes did a nice job with those updates.
I would expect that BMW will also make some significant updates to the M340 throughout its life to keep it competitive with a new C43. Or maybe I should say that I hope that happens, rather than I expect it to happen! |
I understand where you're coming from but for all intents and purposes LCI model or not it's a MY2014. I would have thought the all new 3er would have far surpassed previous gen C.
I have no experience with either so I'm just going off comments on comparing the two |
The m340i likely does surpass the c43 in many ways, especially when it comes to comfort, cutting edge tech etc. Recently some online reviewers preferred the c43, solely due to its sound, stiff suspension, and generally aggressive feel compared to the m340i. Sound, stiff suspension, and aggression aren't necessarily influenced by the age of the current model. I think the m340i does surpass the c43 in areas you'd think it would, given it's a newly designed platform (I.e. tech, comfort, efficiency etc). |
Agree on tech comfort etx. I would have preferred it would have surpassed it in sportiness, handling, fun. The 3er WAS the pinnacle of the sporty sedan. |
I feel the same way. If you're going to give it an m badge in the back, might as well infuse it with some M attitude to match.