PonyRider, the M3 Touring will not have much competition with Mercedes about to switch to a 2L four cylinder hybrid system for the C63. I think that Mercedes will be kicking some own goals even if the car is very effective performance wise. Better still, is the M4 CSL. It has carbon-fibre panels, a titanium muffler, body enhancements, parts stripped to save weight and mechanical enhancements. Zero to 100km/h takes 3.7 seconds. It is expected to cost a not insignificant $303,900 plus on-road costs. The Corvette C8, even with the exorbitant dealer 'delivery fee', is looking like good value.