I looked at all of these then went and bought a Mazda 3 SP25GT. Bigger engine, more standard tech, equally nice interior (actually nicer than the BMW), great chassis and handling, MUCH cheaper to service and saved $10k on the sticker price. These may be luxury car brands, but they certainly aren't luxury cars.
Luxury can be defined by more than just equipment levels. I too recently had a look at the Mazda 3 A3 and 1 Series and I am sorry to say but there is a reason why the Mazda is cheaper. Yes its a good car and has excellent equipment levels which puts the Germans to shame but although being sporty it is still not as sporty to drive as the 1 Series and neither does it feel as refined or as solid on the road. That together with the attention to details with the 'small things' makes the Germans more premium or luxurious then the Mazda. Usually (not aimed at you directly) but in general most people will buy a Mazda over a BMW Merc or Audi as they cannot afford the higher price.
Very biased review. Let’s use the most basic spec Non M sport BMW and compare it to an A class with AMG Options, and the premium Sportback version of the A3. Load of crap 🙄
Drive does seem to love Merc, they always give the best review to them, I've sat inside the 3, and drove them too, and I hated the Merc... don't know if I can keep trusting you guys.
You take the optional lights for the merc and Audi but not for the bmw, this is truly a unfair comparison for all car seeing that you also didn’t take the sport packages for all cars.
who can accept to themselves paying same (or higher) price tag for a front wheel drive car, as for a rear drive one at similar category? I guess the ones who have never experienced both worlds.
I own the A45 AMG Mercedes and it’s a animal and I have owned the A series 220CDI and that’s a great car too but the diesel a bit juicy l found personally and the 7 speed box isn’t as good as the BMW 8 speed so my next will probably be a BMW
how is the FWD, least powerful merc the "sportiest" car out of the 3? That fake carbon fibre plastic really won you over? FWD is cheap to make. RWD with 50/50 weight distribution costs a lot more money, and yet, the BMW is the lowest price. That says a lot.
OMG what? this is the only review that favours the Mercedes over the BMW and Audi. All other reviews say how bad the Mercs ride quality and the drive is,
Hero87 well , the A class now has selective damping which has resolved the drive quality issues. the A200 though has less power than the audi and bmw for sure
Sorry. But I'm 25 and the Merc is the last one I'd choose. It's a 50 year old womans car who had to give up the C Class in the divorce. Weirdly it feels just as compromised on interior space as the 1 series, despite the fact it's FWD. So where's the benefit? It's also ugly. That gaping grille and too small headlights miles apart give it a bit of a derp look. The entire dashboard/interior feels like an afterthought as well. From the tacked on ipad screen to the controls below the air vents that look over 10 years old. Heart wants the BMW for the RWD. Head wants the Audi because it'd most likely be the most liveable and practical. The Mercedes is just a bit of this compromise in between. Not as practical as the Audi, not as involving as the BMW. Not the best at anything. Really meh.
Ugly? You can't be serious. It might be inferior mechanically. But ugly? Mercedes might do a lot of mistakes out of the AMG series, but aesthetics and style has never been and never will be one of them. Don't get me wrong, I like the BMW and the Audi. But Mercedes class is way up BMW's and Audi's league, and both of them know that. What you've said is like choosing a Hugo Boss out of the store suit over a Ermenegildo Zegna tailored suit. Or a Tag Heuer over a Cartier watch. Or even a Blue Label Walker over Glenfiddich Excellence 26 over. You might not like the texture of the fabric, the size on your wrist or the taste of the malt, but it doesn't make it any less classier than its "rivals". Anyway, you get the picture, there are plenty of analogies to categorize your speech. Class, that cannot be put into words with some shallow simplistic criticism in a section comment. You have to wear it to truly feel and know. Benz are timeless, BMWs and Audis are not. And Mercedes owners are usually playboys, bon vivants, they barely "divorce", they fuck the hot daughters of the divorced 50 year olds. That even if they get married, they are smart enough to sign a prenup. Just saying. I've had a BMW series 3 in 2013 and 2014, and now I own a A45. The BMW might have the feel of awesome driving, I'll give you that, it is its signature and Audi does make a fine job perfecting its models in performance generation after generation. Yes, my answer to that is totally biased, but frankly one thing I can say: BMW owners might consider the others, needless to say about the Audi enthusiasts. Benz owners never go back. Class beats some superior stats anyday of the week. Don't hate the player, hate the game. Just saying...
Guilherme Oliveira Hahaha. Wow guy, you're pretty butthurt aren't you that you needed to write a big long essay trying to tell me I'm wrong. The Mercedes is UGLY. I explained why. Derpy headlights too far apart, big wide American pick up truck grille, UGLY. Cry more bud. I don't care if you own one. I actually feel sorry for you guys that think Mercedes are top shit. Mercedes aren't even close to what they once were. But you can keep convincing yourself they are.
Yeah, I am the minority because I'm actually able to separate the car from the badge and judge it on its own merits. Where as people like you swoon over the Mercedes badge and act like anything they make is automatically awesome.
The Mercedes A Class should come last. Poor handling, Reno engine, slowest of the 3...the list goes on. Mercedes should be ashamed for making such a bad car.
For price it should of been comparing the BMW 125i, not 120i. As most of stated, it was a very boring review, no excitement whatsoever in your voice and didn't get much valuable insight.
But then, you used the AMG pack for Merc, then didnt do M-Sport and S-line for the others. The comparison is unfair :(
Probably to get every car in the 40k price range :)
But they then could have picked the slower audi A3 with S-line to get in the 40k price range?
id say
Merc = best looking
bmw = best driving
audi = best practicality/space
Audi s line looks way better than the Mercedes and the bmw
i agree with ur choice :) the A-Class!!
The Mercedes A AMG Line is the best ever compact car design and style.
bmw 1 serise RWD is the best one, who agree with me ?
+Med Moussa BMW RWD is the best!
👍
The benz for sure
It's NOT the "luxury lifestyle" which draws me, it's QUALITY, and PERFORMANCE.
Exactly!
I looked at all of these then went and bought a Mazda 3 SP25GT. Bigger engine, more standard tech, equally nice interior (actually nicer than the BMW), great chassis and handling, MUCH cheaper to service and saved $10k on the sticker price. These may be luxury car brands, but they certainly aren't luxury cars.
Luxury can be defined by more than just equipment levels. I too recently had a look at the Mazda 3 A3 and 1 Series and I am sorry to say but there is a reason why the Mazda is cheaper. Yes its a good car and has excellent equipment levels which puts the Germans to shame but although being sporty it is still not as sporty to drive as the 1 Series and neither does it feel as refined or as solid on the road. That together with the attention to details with the 'small things' makes the Germans more premium or luxurious then the Mazda. Usually (not aimed at you directly) but in general most people will buy a Mazda over a BMW Merc or Audi as they cannot afford the higher price.
there is no 5% tariffs on Asian cars , saves you $2600
3:57 wtf? There's a sport, comfort and ecopro mode.
I dont get it.. if the looks are important.. you should bring the S.Line and the M.Sport (with the DCT btw)
The Merc for me thanks.
Very biased review. Let’s use the most basic spec Non M sport BMW and compare it to an A class with AMG Options, and the premium Sportback version of the A3. Load of crap 🙄
the Merc seems to have a lot of inside noise...!?
Drive does seem to love Merc, they always give the best review to them, I've sat inside the 3, and drove them too, and I hated the Merc... don't know if I can keep trusting you guys.
I thing is better to hate you from your self
+Paul Stefan think yourself.
Personally i only like the a3 in a 3 door variant. With the 5 door its a bit too long and slightly ugly imo but its interior is nice
Tom Gray I like the 5dr makes it look like an estate 😍
In the description you are talking about a bmw 120i so... it can't have a 1.6 engine.. correct me if I am wrong guys
You take the optional lights for the merc and Audi but not for the bmw, this is truly a unfair comparison for all car seeing that you also didn’t take the sport packages for all cars.
who can accept to themselves paying same (or higher) price tag for a front wheel drive car, as for a rear drive one at similar category? I guess the ones who have never experienced both worlds.
A class!
I own the A45 AMG Mercedes and it’s a animal and I have owned the A series 220CDI and that’s a great car too but the diesel a bit juicy l found personally and the 7 speed box isn’t as good as the BMW 8 speed so my next will probably be a BMW
choose 125i is the best compromise
Purely based on looks, the Merc is pissing on them all
The Merc looks like a Hyundai or Kia, cover the badges up and it would be difficult to tell that its a Merc.
if you think hyundais or kias look like that, you must be a fucktard. it's beautiful
Why drive automatics?
i love the black bimmer :)
Audi. the best
+Cars Life which one is your chose my friend?
Mercedes is the Best from this car too much improvement on it.. its beauty, sporty and classic
no 1080i? what generation camera is used? Btw great reviews 👍
+No Way Shot this one at 1080p at 50 fps, shooting on a Sony FS100 and thanks :)
how is the FWD, least powerful merc the "sportiest" car out of the 3? That fake carbon fibre plastic really won you over? FWD is cheap to make. RWD with 50/50 weight distribution costs a lot more money, and yet, the BMW is the lowest price. That says a lot.
A classe the best here
should compare M -PACK 1 Series if the the A-class is premium and the audi A3 is s-line
For sure Audi or Benz
never bm
The BMW is the most fun to drive
I fell asleep. watch some chris harris videos sir. cars are cars. these are , well, cars. but. pump it up a bit man.
If you do the new A class its a hand down winner, better tech, better looking and almost as good to drive as the bmw
one merc for me pls
benz AMG packet, audi and bmw not :D (S-line,M-Packet) :D
A45 or at least A250
can't choose between Merc A- class and Audi A3 sportback. I'm excitttteedd to get either of one soooon! 😍
BMW any day!
nice car germany 💪
I knew it was going to be Merc from the beginning because this channel seems to be biased towards the Mercedes in all reviews
i have a bmw its like shark
OMG what? this is the only review that favours the Mercedes over the BMW and Audi. All other reviews say how bad the Mercs ride quality and the drive is,
Hero87 well , the A class now has selective damping which has resolved the drive quality issues. the A200 though has less power than the audi and bmw for sure
Lol the a class is a joke compared to the other 2! But the 2019 model is very good not gonna lie
1 Mercedes
2 Mercedes
3 Mercedes
The Volvo V40 is a better car then the Mercedes A class. I have owned both of them...
I owned BMW 1-Series and Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Mercedes is wayyyyyyy better than BMW
Do any of these cars come as a manual?
of course they do. are you american? they all drive huge truck-like autos over there...
I feel like people just buy the Mercedes because of the badge
Why don't they have these cars in american 😕
我买了15款宝马120I 高功率版本 ，奔驰真的很差劲， 奥迪A3不喜欢
Sorry. But I'm 25 and the Merc is the last one I'd choose. It's a 50 year old womans car who had to give up the C Class in the divorce. Weirdly it feels just as compromised on interior space as the 1 series, despite the fact it's FWD. So where's the benefit? It's also ugly. That gaping grille and too small headlights miles apart give it a bit of a derp look. The entire dashboard/interior feels like an afterthought as well. From the tacked on ipad screen to the controls below the air vents that look over 10 years old. Heart wants the BMW for the RWD. Head wants the Audi because it'd most likely be the most liveable and practical. The Mercedes is just a bit of this compromise in between. Not as practical as the Audi, not as involving as the BMW. Not the best at anything. Really meh.
at this age is normaly to make this choices u are not grow yet and thats why u choose shits car
Ugly? You can't be serious. It might be inferior mechanically. But ugly? Mercedes might do a lot of mistakes out of the AMG series, but aesthetics and style has never been and never will be one of them. Don't get me wrong, I like the BMW and the Audi. But Mercedes class is way up BMW's and Audi's league, and both of them know that. What you've said is like choosing a Hugo Boss out of the store suit over a Ermenegildo Zegna tailored suit. Or a Tag Heuer over a Cartier watch. Or even a Blue Label Walker over Glenfiddich Excellence 26 over. You might not like the texture of the fabric, the size on your wrist or the taste of the malt, but it doesn't make it any less classier than its "rivals". Anyway, you get the picture, there are plenty of analogies to categorize your speech. Class, that cannot be put into words with some shallow simplistic criticism in a section comment. You have to wear it to truly feel and know. Benz are timeless, BMWs and Audis are not. And Mercedes owners are usually playboys, bon vivants, they barely "divorce", they fuck the hot daughters of the divorced 50 year olds. That even if they get married, they are smart enough to sign a prenup. Just saying. I've had a BMW series 3 in 2013 and 2014, and now I own a A45. The BMW might have the feel of awesome driving, I'll give you that, it is its signature and Audi does make a fine job perfecting its models in performance generation after generation. Yes, my answer to that is totally biased, but frankly one thing I can say: BMW owners might consider the others, needless to say about the Audi enthusiasts. Benz owners never go back. Class beats some superior stats anyday of the week. Don't hate the player, hate the game. Just saying...
Guilherme Oliveira Hahaha. Wow guy, you're pretty butthurt aren't you that you needed to write a big long essay trying to tell me I'm wrong. The Mercedes is UGLY. I explained why. Derpy headlights too far apart, big wide American pick up truck grille, UGLY. Cry more bud. I don't care if you own one. I actually feel sorry for you guys that think Mercedes are top shit. Mercedes aren't even close to what they once were. But you can keep convincing yourself they are.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And you're the minority.
Yeah, I am the minority because I'm actually able to separate the car from the badge and judge it on its own merits. Where as people like you swoon over the Mercedes badge and act like anything they make is automatically awesome.
merceds all the time. . a200 very nice car
the a class is a piece of shit. i have one and I'm surprised at how bad it is.
bmw = big money wasted
Wezzc you mean bmw= best made wheels
no.
MB>BMW>AUDI
The Mercedes is sloooooooww
ravenst11 the petrol does 0-100 in 7.8 how is that slow for a 1.6 litre turbocharged hatchback with 122hp
Audi a3 interior is so shit wtf
The Mercedes A Class should come last. Poor handling, Reno engine, slowest of the 3...the list goes on. Mercedes should be ashamed for making such a bad car.
For price it should of been comparing the BMW 125i, not 120i. As most of stated, it was a very boring review, no excitement whatsoever in your voice and didn't get much valuable insight.