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Merc are on a bit of a roll and some of their new cars are getting rave reviews- the A45 AMG has been universally praised for it's handling , suspension and motor. It has trounced the M135i in every comparo I've read despite when optioned the same not being much more expensive. Normal BMW wins such as the steering , suspension, handling and fun factor were not evident and went to the Merc and despite the M135i being a great car it seems Merc have upped their game while BMW continue to soften their cars for the masses. Worrying times ahead for BMW.
Let's hope they get the M3/4 right because I'm betting the new C63 will be a great car. The last gen just fell short as a drivers car but was close in many instances to taking the M3s crown in this segment. The AMGs have always had fantastic motors but could this be the gen where Merc finally steals BMWs thunder on handling and fun as well?
Can't wait for first reviews of the new Ms - the M5 and 6 no longer outshine their competitors in the same way their predecessors did- let's hope the M3/4 can bring back some old school BMW magic because at the moment I feel that BMWs reputation as the keen drivers choice ( including M) are living off their history and great cars from the past- new M3/4 need to be great.