Choice between C180 AMG and IS250

[chrisakh]

Apologize for the thread.

Had been driving Civic FD for 5 years and decided to change. It had been months but I still can't decide between the W204 AMG and IS250. Pricing wise both bout the same but how bout the performance, comfort and maintainance? Any feedback highly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[6UE5t]

I'd choose the IS250 due to bigger engine and more power, and it's not as common on the streets. But rather than going for the IS250, I'd go for the Mark X250G 2nd Gen (GRX130) which is technically the same car as the IS250 but cheaper due to branding, and even less common on the streets than the IS250.
The Merc will have much cheaper road tax though, and IMHO looks better. I think as usual, Merc also have strong resale value.

 

[chrisakh]

thank you for the feedback

 

[budakkampungaje]

vote.....LS250