BMW 325xi or Mercedes C280 4matic?

kt9

which one is a better AWD car?

erickpl

on model year. The older XI's don't have a variable torque capabilities. It was a 62/38 split rear/front. The newer xi's have x-drive which provides more flexibility.

I personally would take a BMW over a MB. My BMW experiences have been stellar and the news I hear about MB, especially electronics and parts quality inside, is less than what I'd expect from a brand name like that.

-Paul

jlbarnhart

I would highly recommend the 2006 BMW 325xi. I bought one fully loaded. I love it. I am currently living in France. The first real road trip was to take it from Lyon to Normandy. It handled the roads like a pro. The navigation system is a God send. The downside is the I-Drive can be a bit tricky to understand. I am still working at mastering the voice commands. Yes, the car has voice commands. I recommend getting it with Bluetooth technology. The handling, comfort and reliability is outstanding. I would take the BMW over the Mercedes Benz anyday.

jlbarnhart

I recommend going with the BMW. You will not go wrong. :shades:

dfc3

Old forum, but after nearly a year of driving the MB C280... I test drove both a year ago. I went with the C280 4-Matic. I suppose its true that you can't go wrong with either of them; in that you're comparing 2 great cars within the class you're looking. My decision was based on a couple of factors. First, the MB felt more solid; the BMW felt more sporty. Second, the turning radius is a little tighter on the MB; which provided a slightly more maneuverable feeling for me. Third, the MB is a little narrower, and if you're concerned about mountain driving or in ice and snow, gives a little more room to make some little errors in judgment.

pat

Here's the link: safetygirl, "BMW 325 xi or Volvo XC70" #2, 26 Mar 2007 6:15 pm.