Alright folks! I'm still undecided as to what I should lease next, so I want your help.

The candidates:

• BMW 328i (manual/black/black)
• Mercedes-Benz C300 (manual/black/grey)

The price and equipment are virtually the same… the differences are pointed out below.

NOTE... BETTER implies IMO of course!!!

328i Pros

• Better interior ergonomics
• Better driving dynamics (not by much though)
• Better acceleration (6.7s vs. 7.2s)
• Electronic limited slip differential (not sure about the C)
• Free maintenance program (MB will cost me 800~1200$ over lease period)
• Electric seats w/memory (C300 only has electric seats)

C300 Pros

• Better interior finish
• Better exterior looks (not by much though)
• AMG sports kit
• Adaptive headlights
• Headlights washer system (not even option on 328i ?? )
• LCD screen for computer (even w/o Command nav. system)

Please post any contructive comments!





P.S. Please don’t turn this into a BMW vs. MB thread!