NAVIGATION
Introduction
Fourth Place
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Conclusion
Editor's Picks and Recommendations
Evaluation - Drive
Evaluation - Ride
Evaluation - Design
Evaluation - Space
Top 5 Features
Interior Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
Engine and Transmission
Performance
Warranty Information
Final Rankings
Scoring Explanation

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Comparison Tests

Luxury Coupe Comparison Test
Evaluation - Drive
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 05-17-2001

Engine Performance
  Score Rank
BMW 97.5 1 (t)
Mercedes 97.5 1 (t)
Acura 77.5 2
Volvo 75 3

Transmission
  Score Rank
Mercedes 92.5 1
BMW 87.5 2
Volvo 75 3
Acura 70 4

Braking
  Score Rank
BMW 97.5 1
Mercedes 87.5 2
Volvo 82.5 3
Acura 52.5 4

Suspension
  Score Rank
BMW 95 1
Mercedes 85 2
Acura 77.5 3
Volvo 75 4

Tires
  Score Rank
BMW 92.5 1 (t)
Mercedes 92.5 1 (t)
Volvo 87.5 2
Acura 67.5 3

Steering
  Score Rank
Mercedes 82.5 1
BMW 80 2
Volvo 77.5 3
Acura 75 4

Fun to Drive
Fun to Drive Score Rank
BMW 100 1
Mercedes 87.5 2
Volvo 77.5 3
Acura 67.5 4