Depends on what magazine and review you read. Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame is a vehement BMW hater, drives a SL55, but thinks that the Z4 is a better car than the new SLK and he really dislikes the Z4.
Those cars ranked above the BMW are all more comfortable than it. All built better than the BMW, except the Benz. Probably more practical too since they have bigger cabin space too, especially the FWD cars.
Other than the dynamics of the drive for a BMW, there really isn't anything else. If I really want a good drive, I'll buy a more hardcore JDM tin can. If I want comfort, then I'll get a Benz. BMW seems like a compromise. Audi's Quattro system is edging dangerously close to BMW's middle ground. It is built well, comfortable and getting better to drive.
As it is, I don't know if my next car will be a BMW or not even if I can afford it.
Those cars ranked above the BMW are all more comfortable than it. All built better than the BMW, except the Benz. Probably more practical too since they have bigger cabin space too, especially the FWD cars.
Other than the dynamics of the drive for a BMW, there really isn't anything else. If I really want a good drive, I'll buy a more hardcore JDM tin can. If I want comfort, then I'll get a Benz. BMW seems like a compromise. Audi's Quattro system is edging dangerously close to BMW's middle ground. It is built well, comfortable and getting better to drive.
As it is, I don't know if my next car will be a BMW or not even if I can afford it.