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
Final Rankings
By Ed Hellwig
Date Posted 05-17-2001

Final Rankings
  Acura CL Type S BMW 330Ci Mercedes Benz CLK 430 Volvo C70
Personal Rating (10% of score) 25.0% 100.0% 68.8% 56.3%
Recommended Rating (10% of score) 62.5% 93.6% 25.0% 68.6%
Evaluation Score (20% of score) 70.3% 84.9% 83.5% 79.0%
Performance Testing (20% of score) 80.6% 94.6% 96.3% 80.4%
Feature Content (20% of score) 40.0% 80.0% 60.0% 40.0%
Price (20% of score) 100.0% 84.5% 62.7% 82.9%
         
Total Score 66.9 88.2 69.9 69
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