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Originally Posted by wtfbrah
My concerns are not at all having to do with performance. The 235i I drove has incredible power and if I ever get bored of it I'm fucked anyways because I'm already driving way too fast at that point.
My concerns are prettymuch 100% regarding the interior and comfort. The C450 AMG I drove didn't quite have the same steering feel in sport mode as the M235 I drove, but the cabin was a lot more comfortable, had more features (including the HUD which is really convenient to me), and just was a better ride.
I'm sorry but no matter what anyone says the M235i's interior does NOT feel like a 50k car. The leather is nice but it doesn't match the comfort of a Merc on the interior. The M240 would also give me less space to bring luggage / people and I'd wonder if 3 years down the road I'd be wishing I had chosen the C43 AMG / C450 AMG. I'll get 90%+ of the sportiness, but a whole lot more luxury, space and practicality.
The fact that I'm on the fence about which car to get shows just how good the M235 drives, though.
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Regarding space, also note you are comparing across segments. The comparable car at MB is the CLA, albeit also a 4 door. If you are looking at a C Class, the 3 Series is the same-segment BMW. I left MB to come this way after realizing (again) that the MB just doesn't have the athletic feel I was looking for.