As stated above, it is also less sporty than the Honda Prelude, a superior car in terms of braking and handling. As noted above, Motor Trend says the 3-Series is less roomy and comfortable than the CL, but more expensive. The Mercedes-Benz CLK is about as the fast as the base XK, but is roomier, much cheaper, better on gas and has a higher resale value. The following is what the experts say about choosing a coupe. Most of the vehicles in Fast Answers can be optioned to meet at least the majority of the criteria below.
Coupes are more performance-oriented than most other vehicles .
They should be able to accelerate to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds and brake from that speed in less than 135 feet. Coupes are everyday cars, so they should be comfortable enough for all-day drives . Cargo space should be adequate for a weekend's worth of luggage . Cars with fold-down back seats, like the Honda Prelude, are the most useful, because they let you carry bulky items or extra passengers as needed. Styling is important in this class - if you wanted a totally practical car, you'd be driving a station wagon.