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06-18-2014, 12:32 PM | #1 |
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Autocar: M235i vs A45 Video - which is the better driver's car
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Too all car mag reviewers this is NOT an M car. It is an M performance model. I know the new BMW designations are quite confusing but stop comparing the M235i as if it's an M2. It's not supposed to be as stiff as an M car because guess what? It's not.
AMG = M AMG > M performance models and IS models. Now that things are in clear perspective. The M235i does really well against a full bred AMG car.
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What bothers me is the fact that the amg45 was in control and the m235i was sliding all over the place at the end but still have a better time?? Comon we're not stupid
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They probably did a timed lap in the proper, grip racing fashion and then the drift stuff was for show. So BMW's non M 2 series is as fast as the A/CLA45 AMG. What is an M2 gonna do?
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That gearbox on M235 sounds like a muted rifle bolt. However, it doesn't make this sound in mine and it sometimes feels sloppy in hot weather. Do they have better gearboxes in Euro-spec car or thicker gearbox-oil ? From watching and listening to those videos I always get an impression we get shortchanged in North America.
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Reviewer is clueless, he is trying to go fast around the track drifting like an animal. And the gopro was beeping, not the car LOL. This guy always misses the point do his own reviews.
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I really can't hear a single noise I can atribute to the gearbox, just the pedals and other things he has hanging around! |
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i owned both an A45 Ed1 and m235 (auto).
maybe it is just my poor driving skill, but no way i can drive the 235 faster than the A45, let alone a manual one. in my experience the a45 has both a more powerful engine and better handling (much stiffer suspension), but it is not faster than the 235 by much. the 235 offers more comfort in the suspension department which i prefer for a daily drive. |
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A45 understeers more and has all-season tires (at least based on M135i vs A45 video). AMG loses some of its power advantage to 4WD. Also, its engine is quite laggy. Having said that I am still surprised M235i won.
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Mercedes looks atrocious
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The Merc looks like a smaller R-Class in the front and a Ford Focus in the back.
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To be fair the Merc lost because of the missed 3rd gear corner most likely. That would have easily got 2 tenth of a second. And we didn't see the timed lap for the BMW so I'm like... meh.
Nevertheless great time for the "M performance" beemer vs the AMG model. The M2 might just be my next car. |
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