M235i - side-by-side

Cyen85 · 09-09-2014, 11:28 PM

Hi all -

Thought I'd post up some fresh pics now that the sun is out in Melbourne -

Went for a cruise with a brother from another mother - some of you may know as the enemy.

All I can say is, both cars are amazing pieces of machinery in their own right and really through all the commentary I've heard abut them comparatively, personal preference is the only thing that definitively sets the two apart.

FYI - I'm not a photographer, so this was a really sketchy attempt at trying to capture some of the longer lines of both cars as they both have similar styling options

I really just wanted to share the beauty, enjoy!

Cyen85 · 09-09-2014, 11:31 PM

and the images...

dr335e93 · 09-10-2014, 03:13 AM

If my dog had a face like the merc's I'd shave his ass and teach him to walk backwards

Nice pics btw

david.orr · 09-10-2014, 06:15 AM

Thanks Cyen, I was half convinced about the 235i looks until i see yours beside the CLA45. I take the 235i everyday

GOLFFRR · 09-10-2014, 06:28 AM

That BMW really shines in those pics! looks awesome

MO3 · 09-10-2014, 07:56 AM

No matter which angle you look at the CLA from, it still looks... Hideous!

Cyen85 · 09-10-2014, 09:25 PM

haha what should I expect posting a picture inclusive of a Merc in a BMW forum!

I love both cars, I just happen to own the BMW so I love it more

- there is a lot to be desired about how Merc options their cars as opposed to BMW both through things that are available and things that are not

Cheers guys! I'm thinking the Kidneys need to be black to round out the look more

USPSALIMITED · 09-11-2014, 08:15 AM

Either one, the butts look like a butt, what is it about German cars and just giving up on styling when they get near the naughty bits?

Maybe it is just these two cars and that is not a general trend though?

Kristalov · 09-11-2014, 08:29 AM

If only the front grill MB logo was bigger. Ha ha. Looks like a fan

ALMOST///M · 09-11-2014, 08:48 AM

I prefer the M235i, bc I have one. But I definitely would have considered the Merc if it wielded a 6spd. The 2.0 AMG engine is impressive

den525 · 01-18-2015, 08:17 PM

Does your car have the M performance rear spoiler? Does it also have the front splitters I can't tell from the pics.

Cyen85 · 04-13-2015, 07:26 PM

@ den525 Has both Mperf front splitter and rear spoiler, I also painted the diffuser gloss black to match ~ I think it balances the car and makes it stand out but not too drastically, highly recommend

Mikem235i · 09-25-2015, 08:31 AM

agree , 45 is ugly and the whole car concept is wrong , engine across engine bay not along as proper cars do

09-09-2014, 11:28 PM	#1
Cyen85 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i - F22 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	M235i - side-by-side - CLA45 Hi all - Thought I'd post up some fresh pics now that the sun is out in Melbourne - Went for a cruise with a brother from another mother - some of you may know as the enemy. All I can say is, both cars are amazing pieces of machinery in their own right and really through all the commentary I've heard abut them comparatively, personal preference is the only thing that definitively sets the two apart. FYI - I'm not a photographer, so this was a really sketchy attempt at trying to capture some of the longer lines of both cars as they both have similar styling options I really just wanted to share the beauty, enjoy!
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Cyen85 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i - F22 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	and the images... Attached Images
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09-10-2014, 03:13 AM	#3
dr335e93 Private First Class 9 Rep 166 Posts Drives: E93 335 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gold Coast QLD iTrader: (0)	If my dog had a face like the merc's I'd shave his ass and teach him to walk backwards Nice pics btw __________________ 2007 E93 335i. Space grey. GTC-CS 19". Matte black grilles. Lux H8 160's. LCI Tails. KW V2. Cobb AP.
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09-10-2014, 06:15 AM	#4
david.orr Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,852 Posts Drives: Cars Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Cyen, I was half convinced about the 235i looks until i see yours beside the CLA45. I take the 235i everyday
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GOLFFRR 10776 Rep 27,587 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	That BMW really shines in those pics! looks awesome __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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09-10-2014, 07:56 AM	#6
MO3 Major 161 Rep 1,142 Posts Drives: DCT M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (5)	No matter which angle you look at the CLA from, it still looks... Hideous! __________________ Current: 2018 M3 \| individual Fire Orange Gone: 2016 M4 \| BSM
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09-10-2014, 09:25 PM	#7
Cyen85 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i - F22 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	haha what should I expect posting a picture inclusive of a Merc in a BMW forum! I love both cars, I just happen to own the BMW so I love it more - there is a lot to be desired about how Merc options their cars as opposed to BMW both through things that are available and things that are not Cheers guys! I'm thinking the Kidneys need to be black to round out the look more
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09-11-2014, 08:15 AM	#8
USPSALIMITED Private 1 Rep 75 Posts Drives: Ford Fusion Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Southern Indiana iTrader: (0)	Either one, the butts look like a butt, what is it about German cars and just giving up on styling when they get near the naughty bits? Maybe it is just these two cars and that is not a general trend though?
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09-11-2014, 08:29 AM	#9
Kristalov Dr. K 67 Rep 200 Posts Drives: '23 718 GT4RS,'19 F82, '24 G87 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 2019 M4 Compet ... [0.00]	If only the front grill MB logo was bigger. Ha ha. Looks like a fan
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09-11-2014, 08:48 AM	#10
ALMOST///M New Member 5 Rep 22 Posts Drives: M235i (first car) 6spd Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	ALMOST///M I prefer the M235i, bc I have one. But I definitely would have considered the Merc if it wielded a 6spd. The 2.0 AMG engine is impressive
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01-18-2015, 08:17 PM	#11
den525 Captain 185 Rep 869 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Does your car have the M performance rear spoiler? Does it also have the front splitters I can't tell from the pics.
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04-13-2015, 07:26 PM	#12
Cyen85 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2014 m235i - F22 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	@ den525 Has both Mperf front splitter and rear spoiler, I also painted the diffuser gloss black to match ~ I think it balances the car and makes it stand out but not too drastically, highly recommend
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09-25-2015, 08:31 AM	#13
Mikem235i New Member 2 Rep 8 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Botany NSW iTrader: (0)	agree , 45 is ugly and the whole car concept is wrong , engine across engine bay not along as proper cars do
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