@@sebbo231I have the car myself. I can hear the driver messed up with the launch control. What unfortunately happens often, and you have have to manually shift at 6000 rpm. The automatic gearbox will shift over 7000 rpm and the car wil lose to much speed. At 6000 rpm it's much much faster.
The Beemer is certainly not pretty, but when it’s side by side with the Merc, you begin to see how monstrous and horrid this thing is and how much more elegant the A35 is. The black colour barely hides its Shrek face.
You got that result because the AMG used performance tires and the M used all season run flats. That gives the AMG a HUGE handling advantage. Why do you think the BMW stomped the AMG in wet conditions? Tires mean EVERYTHING in road racing.
@Mark Nicholls The thing is I just learned this through reading the full article on their website. Why can they not just show the different tire sets of both cars and explain the difference in grip levels and how it affects performance? It's not like tires are some minor unimportant detail in this sort of comparison. At least talk about it you know?
Fully agree. The questionable / "random" tyre choices of BMW are an issue, also affecting the test results. Mine 218i grand coupe is equipped with Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, which even though they are not the latest Asymmetric tyre (I think they are now in 5), they definitely are considered as performance tyres. A friend of mine, with the same car, has Bridgestone Turanza, a definitely non-performance tyre. I was surprised when I realised that they do the same also with 235i / 135i! I fully agree that the job of the various journalists is to evaluate the cars as they are, but in order to approach this by the technical point of view, we read more about the performance of the Turanza than the actual car. It is a stupid choice by BMW. Maybe for this reason we see so different verdicts about the car. For sure the tyres fitted per case play an important role, and maybe for this reason the specific 235i was better in the wet than in dry (which is totally uncommon for a performance car).
@@nickkyriakidis4350 Performance tires are a no-cost option on this M model. I just bought one and could have picked either tire. I went with all season because it snows 4 months per year where I live.
Tires do make a difference but let’s look at the merc tires as someone said they are better. Another option depend on market, is Michelin PS4s’s which do grip better than the Pzeros. So in hindsight, we can say the tire used aren’t the best for either maybe?
@@Drivecomau Go to the BMW website and you will see there are FOUR different tire options you can choose from the showroom. You can pick whatever you want. A crucial point you intentionally left out. Is there a reason you NEVER mention the two completely different sets of tires in the comparison? Looks like you don';t give your audience enough credit to even know the day difference in the two sets of tires. Granted, most of the comments are from people who have no idea about tires or performance driving in general, but you led the audience to believe it was the BMW getting beat fair and square in an apples to apples comparison. There was nothing fair about that comparison and you hid that info.
Terrible comparison. The M has run-flat all season tires and the AMG has performance tires. Why do you think the M stomped the AMG in the wet conditions? Comparing similar cars with very different tires tell you nothing about handling. But if you just don't care about apples to apples, yeah, great comparison.
BMW done really lost their minds. I feel sorry for all employees who just want to create the ultimate driving machine. I feel you! This BMW fanboy would take the merc! Also, can't get past those Asics
Well done 👏 on this test and review cars should be put through such test instead other reviews just pick a straight road speed past normal cars on the road then tell you is ok or not after straight drive with such reviews you can actually see for your self and decide thanks 🙏
In the UK the Mercedes cost per spec is far better. BMW insist on giving drivers poor seat trims and even worse speaker systems as standard. Mercedes is a beauty.
@@jamestorrens645 you actually have no idea. The '35 amg' and the 'm40i's' have piss all to do with the AMG and M division. It's clear dilution of the brand to make someone feel better about their purchase. There's a reason both brands offer packages to slap on some AMG and M badges on throughout any base model A class, C class, 3 series etc. Ie: to make people feel good about their purchase
Carwow and AutoTopNL did both a 0-60 in 4.4 seconds with the M235i. So something is not right here.
Its more like they wanted the m235i to look bad
@@sebbo231I have the car myself. I can hear the driver messed up with the launch control. What unfortunately happens often, and you have have to manually shift at 6000 rpm. The automatic gearbox will shift over 7000 rpm and the car wil lose to much speed. At 6000 rpm it's much much faster.
@@Vyper- I do have one too, you are absolutely right
Whilst a bmw fan with m140 I prefer the merc, more resolved design
Both could sound better
The Beemer is certainly not pretty, but when it’s side by side with the Merc, you begin to see how monstrous and horrid this thing is and how much more elegant the A35 is. The black colour barely hides its Shrek face.
That BMW has looks that only its mother could love.
i would disagree but that’s the beauty of having different taste and options.
Bmw looks sexy
Wtf, Bmw looks way better than merc
@@Radiation580 not in general but this one
@@tydeProductions imo bmw has always been nicer exterior whereas mercedes is nicer in interior
Wasn't expecting that result
Both good cars but the Merc is clearly the better option in this category
You got that result because the AMG used performance tires and the M used all season run flats. That gives the AMG a HUGE handling advantage. Why do you think the BMW stomped the AMG in wet conditions? Tires mean EVERYTHING in road racing.
@@Somnospeed that is not an all season tire. Bridgestone turanza, clearly a summer tyre, but a touring not an uhp
You make a performance comparison and then have one car on P Zeros and one on Turanza runflats 🤦♂️🤦♀️? Sorry but that's just ridiculous.
@Mark Nicholls The thing is I just learned this through reading the full article on their website. Why can they not just show the different tire sets of both cars and explain the difference in grip levels and how it affects performance? It's not like tires are some minor unimportant detail in this sort of comparison. At least talk about it you know?
Fully agree. The questionable / "random" tyre choices of BMW are an issue, also affecting the test results. Mine 218i grand coupe is equipped with Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, which even though they are not the latest Asymmetric tyre (I think they are now in 5), they definitely are considered as performance tyres. A friend of mine, with the same car, has Bridgestone Turanza, a definitely non-performance tyre. I was surprised when I realised that they do the same also with 235i / 135i! I fully agree that the job of the various journalists is to evaluate the cars as they are, but in order to approach this by the technical point of view, we read more about the performance of the Turanza than the actual car. It is a stupid choice by BMW. Maybe for this reason we see so different verdicts about the car. For sure the tyres fitted per case play an important role, and maybe for this reason the specific 235i was better in the wet than in dry (which is totally uncommon for a performance car).
@@nickkyriakidis4350 Performance tires are a no-cost option on this M model. I just bought one and could have picked either tire. I went with all season because it snows 4 months per year where I live.
Tires do make a difference but let’s look at the merc tires as someone said they are better. Another option depend on market, is Michelin PS4s’s which do grip better than the Pzeros. So in hindsight, we can say the tire used aren’t the best for either maybe?
Great review and good info I liked the testing method used dry/wet.
I wouldn't mind seeing a similar test between the A35, m135i and the s3.
Great video guys and a brilliant way to compare the two cars. Others would do well to use the same method as a means to compare. Job well done👍👍
Thanks Ron
@@Somnospeed Good point Casey, but we test the tyre a manufacturer chooses for their vehicle and the product the buyer gets from the showroom.
@@Drivecomau Go to the BMW website and you will see there are FOUR different tire options you can choose from the showroom. You can pick whatever you want. A crucial point you intentionally left out. Is there a reason you NEVER mention the two completely different sets of tires in the comparison? Looks like you don';t give your audience enough credit to even know the day difference in the two sets of tires. Granted, most of the comments are from people who have no idea about tires or performance driving in general, but you led the audience to believe it was the BMW getting beat fair and square in an apples to apples comparison. There was nothing fair about that comparison and you hid that info.
i’m definitely looking at both when my mini countryman lease is up or early buyout. best lease price wins.
Fantastic comparison... great work guys
Terrible comparison. The M has run-flat all season tires and the AMG has performance tires. Why do you think the M stomped the AMG in the wet conditions? Comparing similar cars with very different tires tell you nothing about handling. But if you just don't care about apples to apples, yeah, great comparison.
Mercedes for sure!
I'm curious if they had it in sport traction for the BMW because if they didn't... It's being held back.
can you do a review for the white mercedes A35 amg only?
I don’t think launch control was used in the BM for the 60 sprint
nice test guys , cant wait to get my amg 35
I can smell the new car smell in my future
Beemer look like an e46 still lol. No progress in 20 years
Everything in merc is awesome
I’ve got A class which is one the best car I’ve ever owned
BMW done really lost their minds. I feel sorry for all employees who just want to create the ultimate driving machine. I feel you!
This BMW fanboy would take the merc!
Also, can't get past those Asics
If you really had al these in comfort mode then that will explain the delay at the start. Knock the M235 into sport and there is no delay.
Such fun video on Cars !
I love BMW no matter what
Well done 👏 on this test and review cars should be put through such test instead other reviews just pick a straight road speed past normal cars on the road then tell you is ok or not after straight drive with such reviews you can actually see for your self and decide thanks 🙏
In the UK the Mercedes cost per spec is far better. BMW insist on giving drivers poor seat trims and even worse speaker systems as standard. Mercedes is a beauty.
Good machines money can buy.. 💰👌👏
Cla 35 or a35?
A
Mercedes forever
Different story if bmw had 19s and Michelin pilot's on, 18s and shite Bridgestone is a straight disadvantage
Good choice
Tyres on the bmw are trash.
Mercedes looks AMAZING, while the BMW is just so horrid. Especially from the rear of the BMW it just looks so ugly like wtf.
Mercedes wins! Mercedes Benz the best or nothing!
Bmw forever
BMW is losing it!
This is an embarrassment to the M badge. Stop diluting the brand. This isn't a true M.
Neither is the a35 an amg mind you
They're both shiit. Just get yourself the F Type R for a lot less money on used market and you will feel like you've a super exotic and special car.
/// AMG Man U can’t trust used cars
Idiot a35 amg is not a real amg…not even produced on amg manufacture
@@jamestorrens645 you actually have no idea. The '35 amg' and the 'm40i's' have piss all to do with the AMG and M division. It's clear dilution of the brand to make someone feel better about their purchase.
There's a reason both brands offer packages to slap on some AMG and M badges on throughout any base model A class, C class, 3 series etc. Ie: to make people feel good about their purchase
Mersedes
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Both are overpriced pos. Just get a used F Type V6S for £27k. Beats both by a miles.
Blame government and union leader greed
Isnt the f type a 3 door? With smaller boot? And 2 seater?
It's not even close to the same category of car lol. "Hey.... Just get a Toyota 4Runner." See how stupid that sounds?? lol