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Originally Posted by monster  Can't agree with you more. I am sure MB has more than enough engineering talent to design a car that handles better than the 3 series. Engineers do buy rival cars, strip them down, and closely examine them. They will know exactly how the BMW engineers have designed the 3 series, down to the last detail. Weight distrubtion, supension type, design, suspension settings...etc. MB chose not to follow BMW and stay with their design and engineering path, and created a car with a better balance between handling and comfort. |
Exactly.
I spoke with a BMW engine engineer at a family funeral last year and he mentioned to me how they examine the cars of the competition for their strengths and weaknesses and if it is a threat to BMW etc.
That said, I am almost positive that the new C-Class is very sporty, but it also has to pacify the traditional Mercedes crowd and hence the balance between sport and luxury. From my testdrives with the facelifted W203, I'd day they do this very well.
