Drive: Audi A4 v BMW 320i v Lexus IS250 v Mercedes C200k

[Mr. Mercedes]

Originally Posted by Monster

I am itching to test drive the W204, just didn't have time to do so. I agree with the retro-fitted quality feel of the W203, the W204 just destroys it in that respect.

Make time Monster! You'll be seriously impressed by the C. It's agile, yet supremely comfortable. And no matter what the reviews say, the interior really is a very nice place to spend time in.

[GTA8.5]

Originally Posted by Just_me

If this was the facelifted E90 then the choice would be easy...but I rather be driving my babybimmer than these four cars.

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All these cars have quite a few trade-offs, the C-Class seems to be the best balanced of the bunch. C-Class all the way!

[fortuner]

For me its easily the new c its a brilliant little car beautiful and dynamic ext solid and well built and easy to use int and a very agile car with the best ride in clas and a ease to drive

Monster mate i advise you to make time and enjoy a drive in a w204

[dr Dunkel]

Originally Posted by Monster

The article said the C-class handles better than the Audi, so what does that leave the Audi ?

Hrmm.. I missed that. I guess it leaves the Audi for those who like Audi for being Audi. Naa... it is still a great allrounder, it's just not the master of anything and in some cases, like this, it means that it does not show any obvious faults either. It even looks like this positioning.

Another thing that I realised just yesterday, is that the diesels sound really wierd. I heard the 3.0 TDi and my mothers Polo TDi Eco has a better sound to it when idling.

[Monster]

I haven't seen or heard any diesel A4 yet, but I have heard a C220 CDI on my street and I can hear it idling from 10 m away.

got a question for Fortuner, how loud is the idling of your C220CDI when you are inside and outside the car, because it certainly sound pretty loud from the outside.