In the world of autos there still are fierce rivalries. While the automakers tend to play them down, once and a while there will be a sign that the relationship with another company is a bit tense.
The latest example I came across was an all-new Audi commercial. In the spot the company makes an allusion to a company that's slow to react and is "uncool." Then, they show the all-new C-Class. It's a knock, no doubt.
Having said that, there's an all-new entry-level sports car battle. Thanks to the addition of the all-new BMW M2, it's slated to take on the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 as well as the upcoming Audi RS3. If you've got about $50,000 burning a hole in your pocket and you want something with a bit of attitude, it's hard to imagine spending your bucks elsewhere.
But rather than talk about philosophical differences, Sport Auto of Germany did a back-to-back track test with the BMW M car and CLA-Class AMG. After all, that's the best way to test these vehicles when you're timing them.
Check out the clip below to see WHO is faster around the track. Then, let us know WHICH all-new sports car you'd be putting in your driveway: would it be the M2 or the AMG CLA45?
Der neue BMW M2 mit 370 PS duelliert sich mit dem 381 PS starken Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 auf dem Hockenheimring.BMW: 1.12,5 min.Mercedes: 1.14,0 min.Fahrer: Uwe Sener.