Edmunds' InsideLine Luxury Coupe Styling Challenge. Help out the 3-Series Coupe!

Mark · 06-01-2010, 06:42 PM

Edmunds.com has launched a pretty interesting voting system for the 5 most popular and important mid-size coupes on the market today, namely the BMW E92 3-Series Coupe, Mercedes Benz E Class Coupe, Cadillac CTS Coupe, Audi A5 and Infiniti G37.

Its sad to say but the 3 Coupe is lagging behind the Benz and A5 in most segments right now, so take a second and cast your vote!!

Link to the voting booth: http://www.insideline.com/features/d...rt-coupes.html

SS e93 · 06-01-2010, 06:58 PM

They picked such a dull color. They picked the standard benz color for all the cars. Silver just does not do the e92 justice. They should have picked the marketing color for each respective car.

DASHOCKER · 06-01-2010, 07:07 PM

Done. The 3 series gets my vote!

catserfp · 06-01-2010, 07:07 PM

Inside Line should do a luxury sedan category as well. Then we'll beat them.

DougLikesBMW · 06-01-2010, 07:13 PM

How can anyone vote for anything other than the 335i?

It is quite apparent that it is the best on the list.

The E-Class is ugly from the rear and afterall is a Mercedes.
The A5 is ugly from the sides and rear and is no where near the performance of the 335i.
The CTS is hideous and an American car.
The G37 is second best to the 335i.

lux.sh · 06-01-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

How can anyone vote for anything other than the 335i?

It is quite apparent that it is the best on the list.

The E-Class is ugly from the rear and afterall is a Mercedes.
The A5 is ugly from the sides and rear and is no where near the performance of the 335i.
The CTS is hideous and an American car.
The G37 is second best to the 335i.

E-class is beautiful from the front and the sides. Rear shot is questionable. Nothing wrong with mercedes.

A5's side is very sleek but rear is a little boring. Performance has nothing to do with this voting.
The CTS has unique defined lines and nothing wrong with an american car.

The G37 is uglier than G35, and I don't understand why its the second best.

Subjective matter.

I voted for E-class front/rear 45* shot and rest for 335. I honestly thought other cars looked better, but voted for BMW due to the "Race" I belong. Biased. Very bad...

bmrm396 · 06-01-2010, 07:29 PM

i hear ya, but honestly ... when stacked up against the audi and benz it only exacerbates how dated the e9x bodystyle really is

mostly voted for the a5, sorry

MCMLXXXIX · 06-01-2010, 07:44 PM

the a5 gets more and more bland every time i see it. im not surprised at how well Mercedes is doing, but the BMW deserves so much more. ill never get over how sexy an e92 is

kushtrim · 06-01-2010, 07:45 PM

how can anybody just vote for the cts coupe I think its so ugly

DougLikesBMW · 06-01-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

E-class is beautiful from the front and the sides. Rear shot is questionable. Nothing wrong with mercedes.

A5's side is very sleek but rear is a little boring. Performance has nothing to do with this voting.
The CTS has unique defined lines and nothing wrong with an american car.

The G37 is uglier than G35, and I don't understand why its the second best.

Subjective matter.

I voted for E-class front/rear 45* shot and rest for 335. I honestly thought other cars looked better, but voted for BMW due to the "Race" I belong. Biased. Very bad...

-E-class is definitely good looking from the sides, front is pretty good too, and the wheels are gorgeous. Please, Mercedes is the 'American' brand of the German brands.
-A5: You say sleek, I say weak. Can't stand those lazy, droopy, weak side body lines.
- CTS: "Unique defined lines"...lol, the front is okay, but the rest of the car is ugly as sin. If it's not German or Italian I couldn't care less about the car (with exceptions such as Vette, etc)
- G37: I used to think that as well, it's grown on me a little bit. I said second best as far as performance goes.
- E92: Is sex. Definitely the best.

BMW BRAD · 06-01-2010, 08:19 PM

e92 all the way...........

Oulixes · 06-01-2010, 08:20 PM

This is a BMW forum so it is sacrileges to say it, but in comparison to the other selected cars, the CTS actually looks OK - like a nice appliance.

GreenPlease · 06-01-2010, 08:22 PM

Benz is drop dead sexy IMO. Just wish they had better engines.

IMO, the G35 looked better than the G37

CTS was almost epic win except for the fact that the rear wheels look horribly small.

A5 looks like crap IMO.

E92 is just classy in general.

TWSnow · 06-01-2010, 08:40 PM

gaaaaaa Audi got most of the votes!!

cloakster · 06-01-2010, 08:44 PM

Its a hard comparison to do since the A5 and E-class body's just got refreshed within the last 2 years while the 335i coupe's body style is 4 years old, But it was still a fun comparison.

As an overall look, the 335i is amazing, but when you take section by section it really doesnt look that good

Hopefully Edmunds starts doing more of these comparisons

bo1o02 · 06-01-2010, 09:13 PM

i have a 3 coupe, but the body style is way too bland. Voted mostly for the merc and audi. Audi, still has the best design. Style innovation is being led by audi.

lux.sh · 06-01-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

-E-class is definitely good looking from the sides, front is pretty good too, and the wheels are gorgeous. Please, Mercedes is the 'American' brand of the German brands.
-A5: You say sleek, I say weak. Can't stand those lazy, droopy, weak side body lines.
- CTS: "Unique defined lines"...lol, the front is okay, but the rest of the car is ugly as sin. If it's not German or Italian I couldn't care less about the car (with exceptions such as Vette, etc)
- G37: I used to think that as well, it's grown on me a little bit. I said second best as far as performance goes.
- E92: Is sex. Definitely the best.

Lets not bash on american cars. I don't like them either, but no reason for unreasonable criticism based on brand preference. Cadillac is definitely trying something different with in their design studio and I give them props for trying. Yes, it does look like an appliance from Walmart, but without trial and error, there is no future.

Again, exterior design is a subjective matter so each on your own.

oneflyryd · 06-01-2010, 09:36 PM

e92 got all of my votes. The A5 looks good and the Benz is drop dead sexy but it is still a Benz and therefore comes with all kinds of gremlins. I guarantee if you where able to drive all of these cars the Bimmer would win hands down. After all they don't call them the ultimate driving machine for nothing. By the way you can vote as many times as you like just hit refresh and it lets you start over.

Berduderunner · 06-01-2010, 09:51 PM

I think the Audi is the best looking in all but the side profile... but that's not why I pick a car. I drive a 1 series for god sakes.

07E92TT · 06-01-2010, 09:52 PM

i voted benz for all except the rear, I love the back end of an E92

domobrown · 06-01-2010, 09:54 PM

I voted for E92. LCI is just so nice. And unless its an RS5, A5 doesnt scream anything to me

DougLikesBMW · 06-01-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Berduderunner

I think the Audi is the best looking in all but the side profile... but that's not why I pick a car. I drive a 1 series for god sakes.

135i looks great if you ask me.

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SS e93 Captain 30 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	They picked such a dull color. They picked the standard benz color for all the cars. Silver just does not do the e92 justice. They should have picked the marketing color for each respective car.
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DASHOCKER The power of V! 103 Rep 1,971 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe steptronic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 1998 Lexus Gs400 [0.00] 2010 ebony & ivory [0.00] 2006 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 pics [0.00] 2009 e92 335 xdrive [0.00]	Done. The 3 series gets my vote! __________________ 2007 335 coupe Alpine white, steptronic, sportpack, etc. (gone) 2006 X3 3.0 steptronic Titanium Silver, 2009 E92 335xdrive, next.... Caddy CTS_V! 13 Lincoln MKZ? hmmm.
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catserfp Private 5 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M3-10 / M2-17 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Inside Line should do a luxury sedan category as well. Then we'll beat them.
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DougLikesBMW Fapmin 435 Rep 2,660 Posts Drives: '03 E46 330Ci Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Plano, Texas iTrader: (0)	How can anyone vote for anything other than the 335i? It is quite apparent that it is the best on the list. The E-Class is ugly from the rear and afterall is a Mercedes. The A5 is ugly from the sides and rear and is no where near the performance of the 335i. The CTS is hideous and an American car. The G37 is second best to the 335i.
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bmrm396 Lieutenant Colonel 643 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3cs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: sD, CA iTrader: (2)	i hear ya, but honestly ... when stacked up against the audi and benz it only exacerbates how dated the e9x bodystyle really is mostly voted for the a5, sorry __________________ Formerly addicted to e46fanatics Formerly addicted to e90post
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	the a5 gets more and more bland every time i see it. im not surprised at how well Mercedes is doing, but the BMW deserves so much more. ill never get over how sexy an e92 is
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kushtrim Major 179 Rep 1,314 Posts Drives: AW 528 xdrive (AW 335i coupe s Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: bronx N.Y iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [10.00]	how can anybody just vote for the cts coupe I think its so ugly
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06-01-2010, 08:19 PM	#11
BMW BRAD Lieutenant Colonel 218 Rep 1,896 Posts Drives: F10 535d M, F31 328d M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chino Hills Ca. iTrader: (13)	e92 all the way........... __________________ [SIGPIC]
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Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel 22 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis iTrader: (0)	This is a BMW forum so it is sacrileges to say it, but in comparison to the other selected cars, the CTS actually looks OK - like a nice appliance.
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06-01-2010, 08:22 PM	#13
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 146 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	Benz is drop dead sexy IMO. Just wish they had better engines. IMO, the G35 looked better than the G37 CTS was almost epic win except for the fact that the rear wheels look horribly small. A5 looks like crap IMO. E92 is just classy in general. __________________ Cars>Women
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TWSnow Lieutenant 29 Rep 489 Posts Drives: 2009 335I xDrive coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UpState, NY iTrader: (0)	gaaaaaa Audi got most of the votes!! __________________ http://upstateclothingco.com
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cloakster Lieutenant 34 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 2012 VW GLI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Its a hard comparison to do since the A5 and E-class body's just got refreshed within the last 2 years while the 335i coupe's body style is 4 years old, But it was still a fun comparison. As an overall look, the 335i is amazing, but when you take section by section it really doesnt look that good Hopefully Edmunds starts doing more of these comparisons
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06-01-2010, 09:13 PM	#16
bo1o02 Lieutenant 22 Rep 432 Posts Drives: the speed limit Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: maryland iTrader: (0)	i have a 3 coupe, but the body style is way too bland. Voted mostly for the merc and audi. Audi, still has the best design. Style innovation is being led by audi.
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06-01-2010, 09:36 PM	#18
oneflyryd Private 5 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2006 Japan Red 325XI Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lancaster, PA iTrader: (6)	e92 got all of my votes. The A5 looks good and the Benz is drop dead sexy but it is still a Benz and therefore comes with all kinds of gremlins. I guarantee if you where able to drive all of these cars the Bimmer would win hands down. After all they don't call them the ultimate driving machine for nothing. By the way you can vote as many times as you like just hit refresh and it lets you start over.
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Berduderunner drk one 38 Rep 797 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa/Orlando iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e90 335i [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	I think the Audi is the best looking in all but the side profile... but that's not why I pick a car. I drive a 1 series for god sakes. __________________ Jet Black \| Coral \| HighGlossBlack \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Comfort \| ActiveSteering \| Navi \| HiFi \| HD \| iPod \| SAT BMS JB3 v2.0 \| BMS DCI \| Berk Tech Sport Exhaust \| UR * DPs \| CoolingMist Meth Kit w/ CMGS \| H&R OE Sport Springs \| Breyton GTS-R \| Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Specs \| GP Thunder 8000K Low Beams/Angel Eyes/Cornering Lights \| LED Interior Light Kit \| Window Tint \| Smoked Tail Lights \| Smoked License Plate Cover
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06-01-2010, 09:52 PM	#20
07E92TT Major 57 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: 08 C63 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando,FL iTrader: (1)	i voted benz for all except the rear, I love the back end of an E92 __________________ Car: 2008 E90 SG/Black/Dark Burl (sold) 2008 MB C63 P.Silver/Black
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06-01-2010, 09:54 PM	#21
domobrown Banned 16 Rep 513 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 S-Tronic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Salzburg, Austria iTrader: (0)	I voted for E92. LCI is just so nice. And unless its an RS5, A5 doesnt scream anything to me
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