German Car Zone

I think this is a very tough challenge , both cars have stronge capabilities in means chassis and agility ...... The CLK is a very stiff car with good body balance and handling , lets see how good this 3er will be . Im suggesting the magazines will take the 3er over the CLK since it's the newer car here .

I would still bet on the Beemer to win Car Mag comparos due to its sportier feel and handling capabilities. I would still see the CLK as more of a cruiser with its heavier weight. However, they are probably close in most aspects, probably just comes down to personal preference for buyers.

Actually, I was referring mostly to straight line acceleration performance, before. If you mean general performance, I expect the 3er to win out. BMWs have generally been the darlings of the motoring media, regardless of popularity or otherwise.

That said, the BMW should be better. Mercedes have never positioned the CLK as a sports car, more a luxury coupe with a bit of sporting ability.

my intention with this thread is about straightline performance only, no handling at all.

We'll see. I suspect the 3er will win. Waiting for the ZSGs.


Maybe the anglo-saxon press. German press seem to be more biased to MB and Audi.
For the anglo-saxon press BMW have been a dring for almost 40 years to the driving dynamics of their cars. And they'll probably continue to be so.

True.