German Car Zone

Its no secret that the press have complained on the interior in C-class saying its not the usually Mercedes standard. Same thing seem to happen to the new A4 (and A5).

Sounds to me the carmakers are starting to save cash and for instance starting to use "cheaper" materials for the interiors. BMW started it but seem improve the interior with their Facelifts instead.

Really??
where??
ive only read that they dont like the design.. nothing about material qualit..

I have also read that interior quality is below the BMW's

Wheels carmagazine and being an Australian MAG they normally bash german cars and never normally make things up - cept when saying australian cars are better

I cant go on an search every review but I've read it. No wait, this a Benz we're talking about, they are just flawless

THis is true to every word... I have that review aswell and thats exactly what was said... sorry MB fans but if Wheels says a good word about BMW interiors it must be true

From WhatCar comparo (Audi A4 2.0 TDI vs BMW 320d vs Lexus IS220d vs Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI):
"These cars exude a feeling of quality, and achieving the desired effect takes more than just a badge. Neither the Audi nor BMW have any trouble. Both feel like they’ve been built with real care and attention, from materials that look and feel expensive. The finish is flawless and the switchgear is precise and solid, which helps both cars feel even more sophisticated.By comparison, the Merc’s cabin is disappointing. There’s plenty of soft-touch plastic on the dash, and the overall feel is solid, but there’s not the same kind of
attention to detail. Some of the plastics are too hard and shiny, and fit should be better. It simply doesn’t feel as special as its German rivals here."

AutoExpress group test:
"The dash layout is clear, simple and modern, while the design is appealing. But the C220 doesn’t have the same solid feel as the 3-Series or A4, and in terms of quality and materials is closer to the B-Class hatch than the E-Class executive. Given that it costs close to £30,000, it doesn’t feel special enough."
On the 3-Series:
"And although our car was fitted with £995 Dakota leather, even without this, the BMW’s cabin comes across as being a little better thought out and more solidly built than the C-Class’s."

In edmunds.com's group test, they were kind about the C-Class's interior, but specific ratings for the interior showed the 3-Series ahead:
"Interior materials
335i: 8.6 (1st)
C350: 7.4 (tied for last)"

Car & Driver group test (Car and Driver: Cadillac CTS DI vs Merc C300 Sport vs BMW 328i vs Infiniti G35 Sport):
"Mercedes C300 Sport
Lows:
...unimpressive interior materials.

Fit and finish
BMW 328i: 9/10
MB C300: 7/10"


Haven't driven either, but have sat in both of these cars. I'd say if the MB can be rated superb then so can the BMW (and then some). One needs to remember that these are relative assessments. The C-Class certainly has a nice enough interior, but that doesn't preclude others from being rated higher.

The A4 is such a beautiful car. In every new magazine you read last 2 weeks, all are about the new A4 and how good it is. Great job Audi! Bring on the S and RS!

well someone did a search..and found some results..
thnx..

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