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Lets get some perspective here.
When BMW were developing the M3 E92 it is true that they looked over the
Audi RS4 - But this was not the Benchmark the original benchmark was the E46 M3 and the latest performance coupes from the likes of the base 911's to the Aston Martin V8 Vantage , Maserati Coupe etc, more mature rivals , As the 3er and M3 in general will no longer be the base entry BMW Coupe.
Which gives you the greatest clue to BMW's intentions with the 1er.
With the E90 4dr M3 this is the car that BMW have spent more time with the audi RS4 and Mercedes C-Klasse AMG because they are direct rivals to lead off a complete performance review against a Coupe and a sedan where plus and minues incorporate - Poor rear cabin space in a Coupe against a sedan is quite puzzling when they are two different types of cars.
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