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As an American who lives in a gas and oil state (so prices are even lower by American standards) I totally get it. I studied abroad in London in 2008 and saw those gas prices..by the LITER not the gallon like we have in the USA...yeah I would not go with an American V8 in that world and would likely opt for the Audi. But since I live in the dry and hot American Southwest with 300 days of sunshine and low gas prices, the American V8 is not a problem. These cars do very much reflect the environment in which they were born. All great cars.
This. Someone pitted the Mustang GT up against the M2. They are NOT the same kind of car. The GT is just a big muscle car, the GT350 is the track version. The GT350 and M2 are just about the same price too (USD).
@Nick They are in no way more reliable. US made cars have the statistically worst rates of breakdowns, the exception being their electric market such as Teslas.
Yeah, it surprised us - it's almost 100 hp down on the M235i! That's what four-wheel drive and a fast DSG gearbox gets you. Over a longer distance the Beemer would claw out a bigger lead though.
in England they might cost about the same, but in the USA the base Mustang GT starts at about $10k less than a base M240i. the BMW does definitely have higher quality standards but you're paying for that with the extra money.
I have the TT now, before I had an M135i (so basically the same as the 235i). I never get tired of looking at the TT, inside and out is gorgeous and decent room in the front seats. It feels light and nimble and goes where I point it and I like the grip and control from the Quattro (only really noticeable on wet roundabouts tbh) and it's reasonably quick but the performance feels very underwhelming after the BMW- in that there was a huge surge of torque from low revs and an incredible sound from the 6 cylinder engine that, unlike the Audi, wasn't faked. It felt bigger and heavier on the road and honestly on a twisty British B Road the TT is probably quicker- at least with me driving because it inspires more confidence. But if I was choosing again I think I'd take the BMW purely for the performance (and only slightly less MPG, 31 versus 33). The Mustang doesn't even get considered because the fuel and tax bills are insane in the UK
Hi, I had a MX-5 ND1 160hp (sold it) and now am considering the 235i golf R i30N and the audi TT and TTS. How was your experience withe those? Should I save some more to get the m235i/TTS or get the TT 230hp? And how were the running costs?
I'd personally choose the Mustang just from exclusivity alone (at least here in South East Asia). I've seen a couple of 918s, P1, a few LaFerraris, Huayra, Koenigsegg etc, but I have never seen a single Charger/Challenger, Camaro or Mustang!
There's none in the dealership yet, but the one that I asked estimated it to be at least 50% more than a Golf R. Due to exclusivity markups (only a few imported per year) and engine displacement taxes.
Cars are cheap in the UK (if you earn a wage in British Pounds £s of course). Mustang GT is £35k, Porsche's start at around £39k, and the mean-average wage in the UK is £27,000 - just to give you a frame of reference.
The great thing about any 2 series is the modification options. There are many upsides, mine now hits 60 in 3.9, can be heard from miles away with custom burble options from comfort to full race modes and can outrun most anything, including the scatpacks. There are however severe downsides. Any warranty is nullified as soon as you start adding stage upgrades, intercoolers etc, and with the fuel mapping system, I get an abysmal 11mpg.. less mgp than my hemi.... but is it worth it.. Absolutely!
m235i start at $55,000 in California. Mustang GT $31,000. Audi TT $51,000. Add the $1850 in additional sales tax and $800/year insurance premium. These are not comparable cars in the States.
Just a bit of constructive criticism: I feel like the audio in carwow videos is not properly normalized, the volume is all over the place. I've never had that problem with e.g. Motor Trend, you always hear everything without adjusting, but with your channel I always have to crank up the speakers to hear and then brace for when it gets too loud again. I hope that I'm not the only one. Otherwise great vids, I love the content and image quality.
2014 M235i xdrive is my daily. I'm happy. the noise inside and outside is great. It likes reving and the twinscroll turbo works great. instant 450NM @ 1300rpm. The xdrive system works great here in Switzerland..Doesn't matter if the road is dry, wet or full of snow. My weekend car is the 2014 PE R35. The m235i often uses more fuel than the r35. The m235i isn't boring at all.. and the weight ratio is 50:50..
Good video as always Mat :) Such a little difference between about 200 bhp though.. (TT vs Mustang).. It´s all about the power to weight ratio and of course the 4wd. 200 bhp more gives you a 0-62 time improvement of 1 sec (TT vs Musang). The first 100->200 bhp gives you an improvement of maybe 4-5 seconds. It's all good tho. I like all these cars, each for it´s own reasons.
it is all about dual clutch transmission vs stick shift on the fist yards... in the open real world like the Autobahn a Mustang GT flooring at 100mph would leave both TT and 2series crying out loud for more power... I have driven a 432hp Camaro stick for three years in Germany... u need to come up with a RS4 C63 or M3 if you realy wanna race a big power cheap US V8 Pony car ...
Pretty fair comparison. All depends what your looking for. Daily driver is different to a fun car and the Mustang has lots of fun. I have a 2010 so not as powerful and the "ordinary" handling but still fun and no issues on normal roads really. I have owned a BMW 535 (2012) and while it went well it was boring to drive. As for the TT I have never had won and as one of the comments below says its a little like a girly car for me. I might be biased but I would take the Mustang for weekend fun (in a convertible) and the BMW for daily drive
Mustang just because of the street presence. There's tons of BMWs where I'm from, in fact, multiple proper M cars. The Audi TT is a regular sight. But I've only ever seen one Mustang
mustang is more expensive to run, but much cheaper to fix. Also cheaper up front too. There's also a huge aftermarket modding community, and if mpg is that important, you can get the ecoboost. Depends on your priorities though i guess.
Yes, 235i all the way. Shame they gave you a black one to test which hides subtle styling which becomes apparent in Melborne red or Estoril blue. The problem for the mustang is a used E92 M3, no contest, plus we have yet to see what residual values you can expect from the Mustang
I have a 4 series Gran Coupe and love it. It doesn't look massively different, but the lower stance, flatter nose and sportier look make it distinct to me and it does get noticed
Of course the mustang won the drag race. I think this comparison is not quite fair. The only thing u can compare is the price. However I agree the M235i is the best of the 3.
It's just my opinion but god that BMW is bland on the outside. TT is a bit small for me being 6'2" but I've had 2 before and they are good cars but I'm not into 4 cylinders and I think a car in this category needs to have a good soundtrack and that is far better in a 6 or 8 cylinder config. Mustang needs some work inside but TBH I like it because it's different and I love a V8. Great review Matt.
Is there a particular reason why you did no review on the Mercedes C Coupé? I was kind of looking forward to that one, I think it's a missing element in this test. But as always, a lovely review to watch, thanks for the lovely video's you make! :-)
That's great. I'm really looking forward to it! :-) If it was in this test, would you rate it better or worse than the BMW 2 series?Thanks for the reply!
bmw is best. it can give u all the fun u need but when u need it can become a luxury practical car. the interior is the most beautiful and lush looking.
The Mustang dimensions are comparable with the Audi A5 or mk3 Mondeo, give or take a few mm. It's not that big, the other cars are just quite small. No one bothers about the size of a DB9 lol! Watch a review by Carpride, he owns a v8 Mustang and can get 30mpg on his commute!
I wanted a mustang but was hugely disappointed when I got inside one and felt the interior quality, it was terrible. I ended up going for an M235i and after 3 years of ownership just replaced it with an M240i which has another 50nm of torque. The beamer is faster than the Mustang even though it's down on power. I also notice this guy misquotes the 0-60 times. The M235i was 4.8 not 5 and the M240i is quicker still at 4.6. I'm getting around 33mpg in the M240i which mixed driving.
Should have compared automatic 4 cylinder turbo Mustang instead of the manual V8. I know the logic was pricepoint matching but in reality this comparison makes little sense.
Mustang aint about SPEED, its about passion, its about the old school design a brash nature, its about the Give the middle finger to emissions and mpg attitude, its a car for those who have some brash charecter
M240i seems a good all rounder, sort of practical, fast enough, comfortable...handles better than the boring tt although the mustang would be brilliant if fuel prices in U.K. Were lower!!
The sensible buy is the BMW for sure but I would rather own the Mustang, it just looks so aggresive and cool. Although the reviewer mentions that the Audi TT looks the best I just don't see it. To me the TT looks too generic and uninspiring. The only problem with the Mustang might be it's size and interior space but then again that's not why you buy a Mustang. So to me is the Mustang in 1st, Audi TT second and BMW third. If I wanted a sport car that can haul things, I would rather go with the Focus RS.
Mustang in EU 2.3 2016: 20k Bmw M2 in EU: 38k Not worth the difference when you can invest 2k in ecoboost and get 400 hp easy(or just an intercooler and tune and get 360) and save lots of money from depreciation and difference
Unfair review. Since you got the M version of the 2 series of bmw you should get the TT S to compare it to and it would beat both the BMW and the mustang in a straight line by ease.
@John TheGreek 13 the cars go 220 / m235 / and m2 the audi goes tt / tts / ttrs also the m235 has little to no performance mods it's more about the aesthetic of the car the m2 is an actual m car that's why they have m packages for some of there cars adds a more aggressive look but doesnt enhance the performance
How refreshing to actually get an answer at the end of the review. Brilliant stuff. Send a CV in to the Top Gear offices won't you, I hear there may be a vacancy soon X)
My father's 16 Z4 is a complete piece of junk breaks down all the time. very poor customer service and the technicians don't have a clue or aren't trained properly.
@@joddaley6510 So, just because the BMW dealership where your FATHER lives, is not up to standard, that means the whole company is junk right ? See how stupid you sound now.
I think the cupholders in the mustang are in the way because it was designed with the drivers side on the left and they overlooked the cupholders when they converted it to a right side drivers seat vehicle.
The Ford engine is much more reliable. Plus Ford's best cars are better than BMWs best cars. Look it up. $500,000 dollar Ford GT beat all the BMW, Audi, Ferrari, and lambos at the lama race, if I spelled that correctly. Jay Leno even said his Ford GT is a better car and a better driving car than any of his exotics. How do you explain that? 😀 Go Ford. And again Ford hasnt been in that race (the biggest race in automotive sports) in fifty years since they one it the first time they competed in it, came back fifty years later and won it again. So the moral is just because they enjoy making cars affordable for the average person, doesn't mean they aren't capable of creating better cars than the Europeans. Because winning that race proves the brand is better. And once again, it's a fucking Ford. Suck on that for a little bit 😉
Any german car with a 5.0 v8 engine would have killed that Mustang, but comparing it to a 3.0 v6 engine is just pointless especially when it comes to BMW and Audi. Although it's a pretty nice test/review so keep up the good work.
A german 5.0 V8 would also cost about double any of these cars. For that money you'd be looking at the Mustang GT 350R, which destroys almost anything on track (with change to spare).
I can get an E63 AMG which has a 5.6 engine for $42.000 in my country. Mustangs are very expensive in here, German engineering is my favorite honestly, everyone has their own opinions so i thought that i might aswell express mine.
Yeah, it's actually a used one but i still gives me a better deal instead of buying a brand new Mustang unless if its a 2.3 eco boost, at least in my country.
I agree with Matt. The bmw 2 series wins the day. The tt looks like a bug, it's got that VW beetle look that is horrible and I dun understand why car makers bother to put rear seats when they know that no one can sit at the back of these cars.
Facts carwow dickrides the audi in every matchup, bmw interior is cleaner and better looking, not as luxurious as audi but unlike audi bmw has no cheap plastics in the interior and no one ever brings that up
I've had a audi a4 turbo, lots of fun but after the second gearbox failed along with door locking issues and the constant ecu problems I scrapped it cos it annoyed me that much. I had a mustang while I was working for the best part of a year in New Mexico, no, just no. The build, handling and performance was shockingly bad. Now I have a five series bmw and she makes me smile like no other.
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carwow i agree the audi TT is impresif but its small
2:40 No way the Mustang is the best looking car :P
shame about the interior..they should let the germans sort that out for them
To drive american muscle cars you need american gas prices.
For context, we managed to get better mpg out of the R8 V10 Plus...
10 speed auto is coming soon. It will get better.
As an American who lives in a gas and oil state (so prices are even lower by American standards) I totally get it. I studied abroad in London in 2008 and saw those gas prices..by the LITER not the gallon like we have in the USA...yeah I would not go with an American V8 in that world and would likely opt for the Audi.
But since I live in the dry and hot American Southwest with 300 days of sunshine and low gas prices, the American V8 is not a problem. These cars do very much reflect the environment in which they were born. All great cars.
mustangs only for the flex, but ist actualy worse in everything usefull
@@carwow I bet you didn't.
5:18 to 5:31 - The guy aged bloody quickly
Beni Barker lol
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Beni Barker 😂😂😂😂😂😂!💯👍🏻
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Hands down the best car reviews on TH-cam! Keep up the good work!
Thanks Tuomas! We will :D
So much better than the scripted tick box dry stuff of the past, not exactly chris harris, carfection or recombu but not too bad!
Certainly very informative.
yes
'It's the least manly' I genuinely LOL'ed :)
I’m so glad you actually have a conclusion. I hate videos that get to the end and then just go “they’re all winners”
In my opinion:
Daily: 2 series
Weekend: Mustang V8
Balanced: TT
This was a pretty fair review of all of the cars' you didn't do like most people and bash the Mustang
Usually it's Mustangs bashing people, right?
You just insulted owner of this channel!! Hope you get banned idiot can't even take a joke!!
hahaahaaaa Good one smh.
This. Someone pitted the Mustang GT up against the M2. They are NOT the same kind of car. The GT is just a big muscle car, the GT350 is the track version. The GT350 and M2 are just about the same price too (USD).
+chbrules that sir is an m235i not an m2 ;)
The cupholders on the Mustang are not on the way of the gear shift. You have the steering wheel on the freaking wrong side.
😂😂😂😂😂
I agree with him on the cup holders but I have a 12 boss 302 havent been in the s550s
That comment would make sense if the cup holder wasn’t in the middle. Doesn’t matter what side the steering wheel is on !!
The US is known for building big muscle cars, which are fun. But the quality is one of the worst in the market!
@Nick They are in no way more reliable. US made cars have the statistically worst rates of breakdowns, the exception being their electric market such as Teslas.
US has the only true muscle cars, which were never meant to compete with higher priced German cars. Get a Corvette for that.
@John Small stuck in the 70s are we?
At least u get soft touch dashboard from a Fiesta
I live in the US and damn the quality of the cars here sucks pretty bad
Wtf is an Audi TT and BMW 2 Series next to a Mustang..
Quality
Reliable?...
I know. What the fuck is the mustang doing near those quality German vehicles
They're similarly priced
carwow y
Driving fun:
1. Mustang
2. BMW 2 Series
3. Audi TT
Quality:
1. Audi TT
2. BMW 2 series
3. Mustang
The BMW stays in the same place just chillin' in the number 2 spot XD
Yeah
Well if you compare the mustang to most American cars or Japanese the mustang will feel It's European!
besides that you can pretty much buy any thing for the Mustang in aftermarket thats' what its' made for
bmw after audi and after after after after we have Toyota and Honda and after we have mustang
That TT isn't even a sportmodel, yet it kept up really good with the other two
Yeah, it surprised us - it's almost 100 hp down on the M235i! That's what four-wheel drive and a fast DSG gearbox gets you. Over a longer distance the Beemer would claw out a bigger lead though.
4wd is just superior in a drag, would be fun to see a longer drag between these cars.
carwow yes, that was actually what I was thinking of. The length of of your drag "strip" cannot have been that very long. How long was it?
Great review. It's great to see Matt shining at his own channel! He's just so much more natural than any other reviewer atm
Buying a Mustang at any stage, is a purchase made by the heart
1:22 - The best phrase ever in the history of mankind
in England they might cost about the same, but in the USA the base Mustang GT starts at about $10k less than a base M240i. the BMW does definitely have higher quality standards but you're paying for that with the extra money.
Why would you fit a child seat in a 5.0 V8 Mustang?!
Why not, you do know you can drive normally in a mustang right
Gautam Gopinathan to get to the other side?
No Surrender no to get into the crowd
It's First ahahh the classic MUSTANG DRIVER SHOW OFF FAIL
Because you totally wanna take your baby in your mustang and let him have a headache from that beautiful V8
I have the TT now, before I had an M135i (so basically the same as the 235i). I never get tired of looking at the TT, inside and out is gorgeous and decent room in the front seats. It feels light and nimble and goes where I point it and I like the grip and control from the Quattro (only really noticeable on wet roundabouts tbh) and it's reasonably quick but the performance feels very underwhelming after the BMW- in that there was a huge surge of torque from low revs and an incredible sound from the 6 cylinder engine that, unlike the Audi, wasn't faked. It felt bigger and heavier on the road and honestly on a twisty British B Road the TT is probably quicker- at least with me driving because it inspires more confidence.
But if I was choosing again I think I'd take the BMW purely for the performance (and only slightly less MPG, 31 versus 33). The Mustang doesn't even get considered because the fuel and tax bills are insane in the UK
Hi, I had a MX-5 ND1 160hp (sold it) and now am considering the 235i golf R i30N and the audi TT and TTS.
How was your experience withe those? Should I save some more to get the m235i/TTS or get the TT 230hp? And how were the running costs?
As someone who owns a V6 TT 8J as a daily, I don't want anything else! It's so nimble, quite fast and has that extremely unique 15° V-engine sound!
Wookie, luv it.
I'd personally choose the Mustang just from exclusivity alone (at least here in South East Asia). I've seen a couple of 918s, P1, a few LaFerraris, Huayra, Koenigsegg etc, but I have never seen a single Charger/Challenger, Camaro or Mustang!
I wonder why..
JanusPrime No right hand drive version of those cars. And the new Mustangs hasn't arrived yet.
Beef Broth What about the cost? Does a Mustang cost a lot less than a better car in Asia, like it does in the US?
There's none in the dealership yet, but the one that I asked estimated it to be at least 50% more than a Golf R. Due to exclusivity markups (only a few imported per year) and engine displacement taxes.
well for me the audi tt is the best since i've only seen 2 so it's really exclusive in Belgium(Antwerp) i see too much mustang's and bmw's :p
Wait... in the UK the 230hp Audi TT costs the same as the V8 Mustang??
Yup.
I'm in Oregon USA and that Mustang us on sale $28,999, the BMW cost $39,000 and the Audi $42,000.
The V8 Mustang in the UK is like the equivalent of $43,731.
In the germany fully equipped the Mustang GT costs 45k, 235i (240i now) 57k, TT quattro 50k. (€)
Cars are cheap in the UK (if you earn a wage in British Pounds £s of course). Mustang GT is £35k, Porsche's start at around £39k, and the mean-average wage in the UK is £27,000 - just to give you a frame of reference.
0:20 Those guns!
Is it just me or Matt looks like a older Tom Holland?🤣
Haaaa
U articulated the look alike that i did not manage to figure!
I wonder what i could drive when BMW didn't exist on this earth. I would rather skate 100 miles
Thank you BMW
ill cut my legs
The great thing about any 2 series is the modification options. There are many upsides, mine now hits 60 in 3.9, can be heard from miles away with custom burble options from comfort to full race modes and can outrun most anything, including the scatpacks. There are however severe downsides. Any warranty is nullified as soon as you start adding stage upgrades, intercoolers etc, and with the fuel mapping system, I get an abysmal 11mpg.. less mgp than my hemi.... but is it worth it.. Absolutely!
m235i start at $55,000 in California. Mustang GT $31,000. Audi TT $51,000. Add the $1850 in additional sales tax and $800/year insurance premium. These are not comparable cars in the States.
Just a bit of constructive criticism: I feel like the audio in carwow videos is not properly normalized, the volume is all over the place. I've never had that problem with e.g. Motor Trend, you always hear everything without adjusting, but with your channel I always have to crank up the speakers to hear and then brace for when it gets too loud again. I hope that I'm not the only one. Otherwise great vids, I love the content and image quality.
that is right. sound has definitely got some room for improvement here.
i was going to say the same thing.
I think so too. I have to run to the volume knob every time music is running on. Other than that I enjoy those reviews a lot.
Yep!! Very true, there are some inconsistencies.
Same here
Remember the NCAP saftery rating for the mustang is only 2/5 ✨ stars
Because that test is rubbish. Mustang is safer than most of the cars with 5 stars because you get points for assistance systems.
Who cares?
Charlie Smythe you will car if you crash it
Car Reviews don’t crash it is the simple answer
Charlie Smythe lol
2:42 killed me. I just discovered carwow, subbed.
if you take the BMW 235i to the comparison, then you should take the TTS aswell. Then they would be more comparable
There was a budget in this video of £35,000. TTS costs over £40k.
Gabriel Vanya that straight six engine cant be matched unless you go with ttrs 5 cyl it sounds beautiful
benanderson89 , so did the M2. He even said so in the video.
agree!!
Butthurted audi fanboy
2014 M235i xdrive is my daily. I'm happy. the noise inside and outside is great. It likes reving and the twinscroll turbo works great. instant 450NM @ 1300rpm. The xdrive system works great here in Switzerland..Doesn't matter if the road is dry, wet or full of snow. My weekend car is the 2014 PE R35. The m235i often uses more fuel than the r35. The m235i isn't boring at all.. and the weight ratio is 50:50..
Looks: TT
Interior space and good all rounder: m235i
Raw power: Mustang
Looks: Mustang
interior space: audi tt with that great virtual cockpit
good all rounder: bmw
raw power: Mustang.
Getting left behind by other cars: Mustang
Bad performance: Mustang
Throw an APR tune on that TT, combined with the Quattro system, and that's what I'd choose. However, the interior on the BMW is more practical.
Good video as always Mat :) Such a little difference between about 200 bhp though.. (TT vs Mustang).. It´s all about the power to weight ratio and of course the 4wd. 200 bhp more gives you a 0-62 time improvement of 1 sec (TT vs Musang). The first 100->200 bhp gives you an improvement of maybe 4-5 seconds. It's all good tho. I like all these cars, each for it´s own reasons.
it is all about dual clutch transmission vs stick shift on the fist yards... in the open real world like the Autobahn a Mustang GT flooring at 100mph would leave both TT and 2series crying out loud for more power... I have driven a 432hp Camaro stick for three years in Germany... u need to come up with a RS4 C63 or M3 if you realy wanna race a big power cheap US V8 Pony car ...
+nagmashot Yeah I know.
There is actually an automatique Mustang (california special)
Pretty fair comparison. All depends what your looking for.
Daily driver is different to a fun car and the Mustang has lots of fun. I have a 2010 so not as powerful and the "ordinary" handling but still fun and no issues on normal roads really. I have owned a BMW 535 (2012) and while it went well it was boring to drive. As for the TT I have never had won and as one of the comments below says its a little like a girly car for me.
I might be biased but I would take the Mustang for weekend fun (in a convertible) and the BMW for daily drive
lol I almost died at "the least manly" part hahahah
Mustang just because of the street presence. There's tons of BMWs where I'm from, in fact, multiple proper M cars. The Audi TT is a regular sight. But I've only ever seen one Mustang
i wonder how much these cars cost now after the brexit... Hmmmm
You do realise the pound plunged before the Referendum even finished.
96 million pounds
+Roble Mohmed each
+Jamoi And even further after they announced the result.
They haven't even left yet lol. That was just a vote. It'll be a couple years before they leave.
mustang is more expensive to run, but much cheaper to fix. Also cheaper up front too. There's also a huge aftermarket modding community, and if mpg is that important, you can get the ecoboost. Depends on your priorities though i guess.
Says a 2017 Review but they used an older Mustang? 🤔
I own an m235i and love it. Also the 0 to 60 is 4.8 in the auto not 5 plus as quoted here, that's the manual.
If it was the TTRS With the sport rims I would've had my money on the Audi
In that case BMW M2 😊 is brought in
Yes, 235i all the way.
Shame they gave you a black one to test which hides subtle styling which becomes apparent in Melborne red or Estoril blue.
The problem for the mustang is a used E92 M3, no contest, plus we have yet to see what residual values you can expect from the Mustang
I thought you were going to go for the TT! The straight 6 in the BMW is mighty fine.
The location which you chose to introduce is the best background and road. Videos with info. really amazing. Keep making. This helps many of us
How come this video is not listed? I accidentally found it on carwow. Aren't subscribers supposed to get these videos first?
I could have told you that, BMW 3 series is the ideal size, even the 2 litre Petrol is great performer, fast relatively frugal(42mpg).
Mat Watson, simply the best car reviewer ever!
Matt showing off those gains !! First biceps 💪 then triceps 😂😂
Keep in mind though, Audi was rated #1 Car Brand again this year.
They should just make the TT a 2 seater
Bmws are all the same with some differences and i am bored to see them everywhere. Dont you?
Except the 6 series. Those models stand out anywhere.
Yes yes because the I8 and the 2 series are very similar
you know what i mean. 2 series are not unique.
+dr 70194 just like audi and mercs....
I have a 4 series Gran Coupe and love it. It doesn't look massively different, but the lower stance, flatter nose and sportier look make it distinct to me and it does get noticed
That BMW just makes me yawn
Clous von. Seeing that mustang wants me to kill myself. The previous mustangs had that IN UR FACE LOOK.
Now its just gone.
Clous von just drive it..
Shut up
Of course the mustang won the drag race. I think this comparison is not quite fair. The only thing u can compare is the price. However I agree the M235i is the best of the 3.
It's just my opinion but god that BMW is bland on the outside. TT is a bit small for me being 6'2" but I've had 2 before and they are good cars but I'm not into 4 cylinders and I think a car in this category needs to have a good soundtrack and that is far better in a 6 or 8 cylinder config. Mustang needs some work inside but TBH I like it because it's different and I love a V8. Great review Matt.
The ford is 3 times more expensive compared to the BMW or Audi in my country
The best car reviewing video I've ever seen before.
Thanks Yiyao!
Watching this is a motivation for me to study harder
Is there a particular reason why you did no review on the Mercedes C Coupé? I was kind of looking forward to that one, I think it's a missing element in this test.
But as always, a lovely review to watch, thanks for the lovely video's you make! :-)
Hi Koen, we've filmed the C Coupe as well - it's coming out soon. Thanks for the kind words!
That's great. I'm really looking forward to it! :-)
If it was in this test, would you rate it better or worse than the BMW 2 series?Thanks for the reply!
That mustang is spectacular.
ly horrible. Unless you like a quick go-kart.
Dh Do Why do you call it horrible?Its fast and it sounds like a storm.Its quality isnt that impressive but it makes up i guess
It has character which the other two probably lack
American muscle is always beautiful, want one for my first car but be dreaming. Just the sound it makes, people know that your not messing 😂
Dh Do no its not💯👎
How come the rear seats in the mustang are so small yet the BMW 2 series has plenty of room I also notice this on the BMW m4 compared to the mustang
bmw is best. it can give u all the fun u need but when u need it can become a luxury practical car. the interior is the most beautiful and lush looking.
mr darts can’t argue with that. I’d still take the mustang tho. Lol
I can't agree with any of you. TT FOR THE WIN!💯👍🏻
Looks kinda boring and doesnt stand out though. Not for everyone
Then it breaks and you have no wallet
The Mustang dimensions are comparable with the Audi A5 or mk3 Mondeo, give or take a few mm. It's not that big, the other cars are just quite small. No one bothers about the size of a DB9 lol! Watch a review by Carpride, he owns a v8 Mustang and can get 30mpg on his commute!
My Favorite is the Mustang
I wanted a mustang but was hugely disappointed when I got inside one and felt the interior quality, it was terrible. I ended up going for an M235i and after 3 years of ownership just replaced it with an M240i which has another 50nm of torque. The beamer is faster than the Mustang even though it's down on power. I also notice this guy misquotes the 0-60 times. The M235i was 4.8 not 5 and the M240i is quicker still at 4.6. I'm getting around 33mpg in the M240i which mixed driving.
Should have compared automatic 4 cylinder turbo Mustang instead of the manual V8. I know the logic was pricepoint matching but in reality this comparison makes little sense.
i do like the mustang, but such a large engine doesnt gain that much extra speed in comparison to the other two
Go drive them first. The difference is huge!
The difference is YUGE
Mustang aint about SPEED, its about passion, its about the old school design a brash nature, its about the Give the middle finger to emissions and mpg attitude, its a car for those who have some brash charecter
+Ponygt 662 *veers off into crowd of 30 children*
+Ponygt 662 They ain't got plastic back then;)
I literally laughed out loud at the 'Least manly' part haha
M240i seems a good all rounder, sort of practical, fast enough, comfortable...handles better than the boring tt although the mustang would be brilliant if fuel prices in U.K. Were lower!!
The sensible buy is the BMW for sure but I would rather own the Mustang, it just looks so aggresive and cool. Although the reviewer mentions that the Audi TT looks the best I just don't see it. To me the TT looks too generic and uninspiring. The only problem with the Mustang might be it's size and interior space but then again that's not why you buy a Mustang. So to me is the Mustang in 1st, Audi TT second and BMW third. If I wanted a sport car that can haul things, I would rather go with the Focus RS.
Impressive biceps Mat!
He doesn't need any more ego massaging…
I was ready for the mustang to run into the filming crew 😂
my fav channel on youtube
keep up the good work!
How much Cayman starts in the UK ?
Sorry I don't know I'm from India.
Hi Nakul, the 718 Cayman (300hp) starts at £40,000 before you've added options. £49k for the 350hp Cayman S.
Even i'm from India :) the Mustang costs around $90,000 here :(
+Toyota Prius Toyota Prius why ? Toyota Corolla would be a better name
My name is a joke, Read my channel description.
+Toyota Prius got it bro. I'm from jaipur
Mustang 2.3 turbo would of been better to compare to the 2 others, Porsche Cayman 718 auto (not s) would also be a winning option
Mustang in EU 2.3 2016: 20k
Bmw M2 in EU: 38k
Not worth the difference when you can invest 2k in ecoboost and get 400 hp easy(or just an intercooler and tune and get 360) and save lots of money from depreciation and difference
Unfair review. Since you got the M version of the 2 series of bmw you should get the TT S to compare it to and it would beat both the BMW and the mustang in a straight line by ease.
John TheGreek 13 That's not an M version but an M Performance version... The M version is the M2
It wasnt the model it was £35,000 price range
@John TheGreek 13 the cars go 220 / m235 / and m2 the audi goes tt / tts / ttrs also the m235 has little to no performance mods it's more about the aesthetic of the car the m2 is an actual m car that's why they have m packages for some of there cars adds a more aggressive look but doesnt enhance the performance
Mat Watson and Chris Harris collaborating...Now wouldn't that be fun?
That 3ltr engine in the beamer is a brilliant
Peter Sothern that english of yours is a brilliant
How refreshing to actually get an answer at the end of the review. Brilliant stuff. Send a CV in to the Top Gear offices won't you, I hear there may be a vacancy soon X)
BMW M235i has the best driving and the best quality......
My father's 16 Z4 is a complete piece of junk breaks down all the time. very poor customer service and the technicians don't have a clue or aren't trained properly.
Best quality and BMW
You are living in a Phantasie world
..and the most practical
@@joddaley6510 So, just because the BMW dealership where your FATHER lives, is not up to standard, that means the whole company is junk right ?
See how stupid you sound now.
Nik Gnashers not to mention he named another model and year...wtf does a Z4 have to do w a M235i?
I think the cupholders in the mustang are in the way because it was designed with the drivers side on the left and they overlooked the cupholders when they converted it to a right side drivers seat vehicle.
Yup! A nice touch for us Brits ;)
Same issue with the parking break.
In 3 years it will be what's the best 3 year used sports car for under £10k and there will be only one choice - the mustang.
The Mustang is holding its value extremely well. Three year residuals are penned at over 66% original value. New cars are selling now for £45,000!
When you consider 13 years ago £30k only got you a Vauxhall with a 5.7 v8, the Mustang is still a bargain today even at £45k
Charles Macgilchrist
The Ford engine is much more reliable. Plus Ford's best cars are better than BMWs best cars. Look it up. $500,000 dollar Ford GT beat all the BMW, Audi, Ferrari, and lambos at the lama race, if I spelled that correctly. Jay Leno even said his Ford GT is a better car and a better driving car than any of his exotics. How do you explain that? 😀 Go Ford. And again Ford hasnt been in that race (the biggest race in automotive sports) in fifty years since they one it the first time they competed in it, came back fifty years later and won it again. So the moral is just because they enjoy making cars affordable for the average person, doesn't mean they aren't capable of creating better cars than the Europeans. Because winning that race proves the brand is better. And once again, it's a fucking Ford. Suck on that for a little bit 😉
Charles Macgilchrist not EVEN close
Yay! I own an m240i and this makes me happy
Audi RS7 review!
But when you want more place for the other passengers at the back you don't buy a coupe , you must buy then a A5 Spprtback or A7
I've would have taken the five O over the other cars any day. The sound of the V8 with the well proven Coyote engine nothing beats that.
You sir are the best reviewer on the net.
Any german car with a 5.0 v8 engine would have killed that Mustang, but comparing it to a 3.0 v6 engine is just pointless especially when it comes to BMW and Audi. Although it's a pretty nice test/review so keep up the good work.
A german 5.0 V8 would also cost about double any of these cars. For that money you'd be looking at the Mustang GT 350R, which destroys almost anything on track (with change to spare).
I can get an E63 AMG which has a 5.6 engine for $42.000 in my country. Mustangs are very expensive in here, German engineering is my favorite honestly, everyone has their own opinions so i thought that i might aswell express mine.
xDeadshot- I'm going to take a stab in the dark and say that's used car prices. New, those cars are waaaaay more expensive.
Yeah, it's actually a used one but i still gives me a better deal instead of buying a brand new Mustang unless if its a 2.3 eco boost, at least in my country.
I've never expected a car reviewer would give that pose " least manly" lol. That was fun, keep it up carwow.
"It's the least manly!" absolutely loved that one!! :DDD
7:56 32mpg when it says 31, lol, tbh may Watson’s the best car reviewer on TH-cam
I agree with Matt. The bmw 2 series wins the day. The tt looks like a bug, it's got that VW beetle look that is horrible and I dun understand why car makers bother to put rear seats when they know that no one can sit at the back of these cars.
My dog sits on the back seat.
children, dogs and stuff
+Connor Norng who puts children in these monsters 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
poor dog
these are reasons why you shouldn't get this car
I like how the hood is one pull open on the bmw through the whole video.
BMW anytime anyday will take that over an M3
Facts carwow dickrides the audi in every matchup, bmw interior is cleaner and better looking, not as luxurious as audi but unlike audi bmw has no cheap plastics in the interior and no one ever brings that up
I've had a audi a4 turbo, lots of fun but after the second gearbox failed along with door locking issues and the constant ecu problems I scrapped it cos it annoyed me that much. I had a mustang while I was working for the best part of a year in New Mexico, no, just no. The build, handling and performance was shockingly bad. Now I have a five series bmw and she makes me smile like no other.
7:30 - bonnet not closed properly or a body panel gap problem?
later on in the video, the hood is closed fully
Bonnet operator problem I'm afraid
+carwow
Fire him.
@@emilen2 STFU LMAO 🤣
The issue with the Mustang is that it isn't a £35K car in America, its that much due to importing/shipping etc - however its so much fun on the track!
Problem with American cars is their interior is just too bland
Plz do the mid-size crossover comparison - Q3 vs X1 vs GLA