It sounds more like “I’m looking for views to this topic” by stating a situation that is sure to arouse most of the avast! users.
Your analogy of testing the effectiveness of an antivirus program holds no merit.
Any search for a comparison between avast! and MSE shows the actual facts.
Don’t look at posts in either forum since both will favor their own product.
lifehacker is an excellent source and shows both strength and weaknesses of both products and many other free products:
http://lifehacker.com/5865356/the-best-antivirus-app-for-windows
avast! is also your best choice for protecting your Android Smart phone and tablet:
https://blog.avast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pcmag_blog-300x300.jpg