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2003 German Sports Sedan and Coupe Showdown Photos

From the Archive: The Audi S4, BMW M3, and Mercedes C32 AMG are adept at delivering healthy doses of adrenaline. But which one does it best?

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From the Archive: Compact Adrenaline-Delivery Systems: Feeling tired? Achy? Out of sorts? According to recent studies, you may be doing time in the wrong car. Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are here to help with three high-energy compact sports machines.

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