I would take the STI if I didn't care for refinement and build quality. But since I do, I'll stick to BMW's for now
I feel bad for MB. Well not really, but honestly, how can you load up that car and justify spending $60k when only a few thousand more can get you an M3 with Nav-standard, Bi-xenon-standard, heated seats-standard. I just think MB is over charging for what you're getting here, but that's just me. I'm sure some people are not going to feel that way.