| Re: 320 vs 330I
: How does the smoothness of the 320 V6 compare to the 330I inline. Is the 320 noticebly less smooth? the 330i is smoother but not by such a margin that the mb can be criticised<p>I have driven neither but from what I have read I would summarise as follows:<br>bmw sportier - mb more luxurious<br>mb quieter less noise - bmw more engine and enthusiast sounds, engine smoother<br>bmw faster - mb better residuals depending on options and colour<br>bmw drive more involved - mb more relaxed and detached driver<br>bmw more fashion - mb design age better<br>bmw more modified examples - mb more standard or mature profile owner<p>it basically comes down to two interpretations of the same sector and the only real difference being one of "culture" ie the cars have different but equally valid cultures<br>to decide I assessed with which culture I fitted in best and ordered a 330i although I set out to buy the mb - final change of mind lay in the details<p> |