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Would you pick the the BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI?

Which one do you recommend? The BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI?

Asked on 15 August 2010 by kobono

Answered by Honest John
Strange choice. Not directly comparable at all. One is a hatchback with optional 4WD, the other is a saloon. I was impressed with the Mercedes-Benz W204 C200CDI Classic SE manual, and by the mid-power 2WD version of the X1.
Tags: hatchbacks 4wd
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