Yea I know these 2 cars are in different classes but both can be had for around the same amount in the used car market. I think I will stick with a automatic transmission. Im hoping the current e class will loose some value when the new e class comes out this summer. Im just kinda weary about all the stories i've read about mb's decline in quality. One good thing is the new e class looks similiar to the current 210 so having a 210 won't look so dated. Mb tends to have designs that never go out of style. The bmw does look better and seems to be well made but It's a entry level bimmer as oppose to e class which is mid pack. What you guys think? I haven't driven the 3 series yet but by reading some magazine reports the e320 does 0-60 in like 7.1 seconds which is good enough for me. With the bmw you need a standard transmission to get similiar numbers. Im sure the bmw is more fun to drive and toss around cause of it's size. So it's a tough choice. Which would you all pick ?