Article Comments - 2007 BMW 335i vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport

9 messages, Last post on Aug 17, 2007 at 11:25 AM

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Article comments for Comparison Test: 2007 BMW 335i vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport - So when you compare these cars, it's about pride, not just money. And now that there's an all-new generation of both the 3 Series and the C-Class, the battle begins again. Which would you bet on, the player from München (which translates as "monastery"), or the one from Stuttgart (which translates as "stud farm")? (more)

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#3 of 9 the real price by joshuah1 Jul 09, 2007 (8:42 pm)
Readers should be aware that the real world price of these vehicles (price as tested) is probably in the $45-48k range. The review is a little misleading when it mentions the base prices without the "as tested" price. An Acura TL Type-S or Infiniti G37 offers a similar base price but the "as tested price" is under $40k for similarly equipped vehicle. Replies to this message: kdshapiro (Jul 10, 2007 5:00 am)
#4 of 9 Re: the real price [joshuah1] by kdshapiro Jul 10, 2007 (5:00 am)
Replying to: joshuah1 (Jul 09, 2007 8:42 pm) I configured my 335i online and the price was $42K. You can load up with every available option and you are hitting $50K. The manufacturers always seem to give the press loaded vehicles.
#5 of 9 Logic 7 is standard on the 335 by gja Jul 11, 2007 (7:45 pm)
"The BMW 335i's no-frills audio head unit doesn't give you the Harman Kardon Logic 7 audio features found in upgraded systems." According to the BMW website it is standard on the 335. Also it's not listed as an option on the Edmunds 335 price guide.
#6 of 9 Re: No talk about overheating? [idoc2] by jimbethesda Jul 18, 2007 (7:02 am)
Replying to: idoc2 (Jul 09, 2007 5:43 pm) BMW did remedy the problem. All 335is now have oil coolers installed. At first, BMW installed them only on cars with a 6MT and sport package. While this is was a mistake, BMW figured someone with an automatic and no sport package wasn't going to push the car too hard. Notice two similarities with the two articles that had the BMW 335i overheating? I did! In both cases Infiniti supplied BOTH cars. Did they supply a 335i with an oil cooler? Of course not! Pretty sneaky. Replies to this message: circlew (Jul 18, 2007 8:31 am) idoc2 (Jul 18, 2007 9:57 am) hpia4v2 (Aug 17, 2007 11:25 am)
#7 of 9 Re: No talk about overheating? [jimbethesda] by circlew Jul 18, 2007 (8:31 am)
Replying to: jimbethesda (Jul 18, 2007 7:02 am) At the end of the day, you take all of the advantage as you can if you're trying to catch the leader! That's what Infinity is doing...I ask the question to the editors, are they aware of these tricks when setting up each test? Regards, OW
#8 of 9 Re: No talk about overheating? [jimbethesda] by idoc2 Jul 18, 2007 (9:57 am)
Replying to: jimbethesda (Jul 18, 2007 7:02 am) This thread is discussing the Mercedes C350 (not the Infiniti) vs 335i . I don't know who supplied the 335i for this test but I'm glad to hear that they now all come with oil coolers. My major criticism was of the authors who avoid even mentioning the issue of oil temperature and oil coolers. Given all the previous reports of high oil temperatures, as journalists(???) the authors definitely should have reported whether the oil temperatures remained normal and whether the car was equipped with an oil cooler. Replies to this message: hpia4v2 (Aug 17, 2007 11:25 am)
#9 of 9 I think even the author is lost of nice words for C350 by hpia4v2 Aug 17, 2007 (11:25 am)
Replying to: idoc2 (Jul 18, 2007 9:57 am) "In contrast, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 Sport rewards a driver who is less interested in absolute performance than a simple degree of driving exhilaration, and who enjoys style and infotainment technology usually reserved for more expensive models in the Mercedes portfolio" So basically, if you can't afford an E, just get C350. Heck it drives kinda dull, what Benz is thinking (if they are). In this class you want something that exhilarating to drive leave the prestige/luxury stuff to E class. BTW the author is also not commenting on the interior, well I saw it and it cheap looking is the best I can sum it up. No way the C will close the sales gap anytime soon. Not to mention, the aftermarket hop-up for 335i that push it's performance even higher.