I want to buy a new car with a budget of ₹62 to 63 lakh. I am confused between the BMW 3 Series LWB and the Mercedes-Benz C 220d. My monthly running will be around 700-800km, mostly on highways.

Autocar India

•14w

Both are excellent choices, and the decision comes down to your preference. The Mercedes-Benz C 220d has a more upmarket feeling and techie cabin, with a more advanced infotainment system that is easier to use. It's also quite a sharp handling sedan if you enjoy driving yourself.

However, the BMW 3 Series LWB is also excellent to drive, and its longer wheelbase doesn't affect the dynamics all that much. Moreover, it is far superior in the back seat, thanks to that longer wheelbase, and so if you are chauffeur-driven, it is definitely the better choice.

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Mohammed Zuber

•4d

Hello Autocar team, I am planning to buy a new car, and I am very much confused between the VW Virtus GT and the Hyundai Creta Auto petrol. I am a proud owner of the Hyundai Creta 1.5 SX petrol 2023. But I feel I need a more punchy car. So, can you please clear my doubts on both of these cars?

Autocar India

•3h

If your goal is a stronger, more exciting drive than the 2023 Creta 1.5, you should opt for the Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus. It is a lower, lighter car with a strong turbo-petrol engine and a quick-shifting DSG gearbox. The Creta's turbo-petrol engine option may have a 10hp advantage on paper, but this one feels far stronger in practice. The steering also feels more direct, so on a fast road, the car goes where you point it with less delay. Coming from your current Hyundai Creta, you will immediately feel the extra shove in the mid-range and the sharper response. There are a couple of trade-offs. You will feel bumps a bit more than in your Creta, and though ground clearance is good, it's not as good as that of an SUV.So, for pure driving fun and a real step-up in how it pulls, go Virtus GT Plus DSG. Apart from everything else, it will also feel like a different car, while another Creta will feel too similar to your 2023 model. Do note, there is a facelift for the Vento coming later in the year, so if you can wait a few months, consider doing that.

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Murali Ramamurthy

•2d

Which offers a better suspension and ride comfort, the Skoda Kushaq or Kylaq?

Autocar India

•6h

If you're comparing ride comfort, the Skoda Kylaq is easily the better pick, particularly variants with 16-inch wheels. Skoda has got its suspension tune spot on, its relatively softer setup makes it more suited to our road conditions. It rounds off speed breakers and rough patches better at slow speeds. Furthermore, the Kylaq feels stable at speeds and is surprisingly nimble and fun-to-drive around corners, too.In contrast, the Kushaq’s suspension feels a little firm at low speeds, so sharp bumps and small potholes do come through more in the cabin.

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Naman

•2d

I am confused between the Tata Harrier Fearless 75, Mahindra BE 6 Pack 2, and Mahindra XEV 9e. My driving is mainly on highways. Which is the better option in terms of range and comfort?

Autocar India

•7h

The Mahindra XEV 9e is the better pick, both in terms of range and comfort. On the highway, you can easily expect around 480km of real-world range with the 79kWh battery version. Performance is plenty, its steering is light, suspension setup is good, and seats are comfortable, which makes it ideal for long-distance travel. Also, it is worth noting that the XEV 9e's fast charging speeds are much higher than the Harrier EV's, translating to shorter charging times when connected to a 120kW or faster DC charger.

Mahindra XEV 9e

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