Bechtold

I would agree the Mercedes is the least interesting car to me. The C43 is a fat pig and not a great performance hybrid to me.
I wish the CT4-V Blackwing had a small block V8 in it instead of the twin turbo V6.
I love the M340i's motor, but not much else.

Is it a shocker that I bought the "imprefect" IS 500 as my daily car. It's perfect for what I want.

arentz07

I think one thing people seem to forget is that the C43 is expensive compared to the IS 500 and M340i anyway. I've seen journalists test them at $75k. That's almost into actual M3 territory. I just can't see it.

If it had the V-6 and was lighter, it would at least be more of a driver's car. Alas.

The return of the V-8 will be so, so needed.