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Originally Posted by Merc1  I'm not sure I agree with this. When it comes to ride comfort Audi for example is still way behind Mercedes. I haven't read a review of the A8 (a stunning car otherwise) that doesn't complain about it having a choppy or harsh ride. You never see this about a S-Class. Overall you're right, the 3 Germans are closer than ever, but in some areas, in some capabilities there still exists some sizeable differences like in the example I just gave. Audis have never, ever been praised for their ride, in fact it has been just the opposite.
With this whole BMW and Mercedes 3-Series/C-Class issue I think MB will come close enough to the 3-Series standard without turning off their traditional buyers. We all know that any one of these companies could match and/or beat the other in what they do best, IF they really wanted to do so.
The simple fact that Mercedes has never offered a stick shift in a AMG car, and doesn't offer one on the C350 this time around shows you how "serious" they are taking on BMW when it comes to what BMW does best. The correct terminology here is that MB is offering an "alternative" to the 3-Series, sporty, but less sporty than the 3, but more comfortable.
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I have never tried A8, 7er,S-class so I cant say anything about them. I was more thinking of 3er,A4,C-class and 5er/A6/e-class.
I've driven various version of these cars and they are closer than ever. All offer something that the other also offer. All offer sport, comfort and luxury equipment, some of them are better on certain things but difference isnt like night and day (so to speak).
This is my "unbaised" opinion.
