TEST DRIVE

[weltmeister]

Hi Folks remember one of my posts some month ago between a BMW 320 vs Lexus is 200.

I intend to test more cars and give you guys an update as sometimes during the weekend I do not have anything to do I feel like to testdrive comparable cars.

Here is an update:

I tested a Merc 200 Kompressor with 163 bhp

Price around 30000 EUR with less options than our beloved Lex

CLASSIC LINE

Options included

6 airbags,

metalic colour

6 speed gear box

4 times power window

ESP,

ABS,

climate control

alloy wheels

My impression:

The car has the better accelaration due to the compressor, however top speed is only a bit quicker than ours.

INterior is dull a lot of plastic, sound system crappy, I mean a new car and only 4 out of 6 speakers were functioning.

Engine is not as smooth as it is a 4 cylinder.

When it comes to cornering definitly our lex has the better feedback as it you can push the car more at its limit, making the car more aggressive driving possible. At top speed our Lex has an adjustable powersteering giving the drive more driving feeling at high speeds.

The price of 30000 EUR does not justify the car, as the car is less well equipped and the car does not have the sporty look we have. Besides the service costs are far more expensive. The luxury we got will boost the price of the Merc up to 40000k which is in this segment far too expensive. At that level I would go for a GS 300

[Edited on 2-5-2002 by weltmeister]