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Prizefight: 2008 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
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Round 4: Electronics interface
It's iDrive versus COMAND--each cars' distinct interface for using cabin tech.
Mercedes-Benz C63
| Car | Wayne | Antuan | Brian | Average for round |
2008 BMW M3 Convertible DCT |
1 Sorry, but although I've long ago figured out how to use iDrive, I still don't like it. Four whole motions just to view the map? |
2 The best thing that I can say about the old iDrive system is that it's being replaced this year. I like the way the rotary controller feels in the hand, but the menus aren't organized in a way that makes sense to the average person. |
2 iDrive will never sit right with me (though that may change when the all-new version arrives), but I soften a bit for that gorgeous wide screen. |
2 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG |
3 COMAND uses a slightly weird paradigm, with menu bars on the top and bottom of the screen. But it works well enough and is never really annoying. |
4 The COMAND system is light years ahead of the old iDrive system. The system smartly uses the instrument-cluster LCD for things like navigation prompts, so it's easier to use while in motion. |
3 The all new COMAND interface is pretty darn intuitive, though it still requires a few Donkey Kong-style jumps to get to what you want. |
3 |
Winner: 2009 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
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