The new Mercedes C - Class might get some attention from BMW buyers
Talking about the "which is better" of the two German luxury car rivals BMW and Mercedes is just about a never ending thing. So I am not even going to go there.
BMW released its all new 2006 3 series with so many wonderful features that it sold more than ever. Mercedes C-Class was left far behind.
Now 2 years after the new BMW 3 series came out, Mercedes released its all new 2008 C Class. Mercedes proudly claims they worked on it for seven years. Its a little silly when you look at the vehicle. What were they thinking? I can almost say that they took a 3-series and worked their way. And still, no run flat tires on the Mercedes yet.
Anyway, I have to say that I do like the aggressive AMG body styling of the new C-Class with sports package. Here's a three-pointed star that will appeal to the younger generation.
Sales numbers for 2006 in the US.
BMW 3- Series: 120,180
Mercedes C-Class: 50,187
Audi A4: 49,862
I am expecting this might change a little in favor of Mercedes. C-Class "might" eat some of BMW's share and Audi's share. But Mercedes is still not lease friendly compared to BMW.
Related:
CNET reviews the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport. (See where they placed the auxiliary jack. funny!)
3 comments:
I'd always buy BMWs no matter what. Mercedes customer service and their control on dealers is quite bad. It's hard to deal with these dealerships when they don't have to abide by any rules.
BMW takes customer satisfaction and lays it down straight to the dealerships. Picking up a BMW is a lot stress free than picking up a Mercedes.
Hate Mercedes. They are heavier, not sporty and can't EVER match up to a BMW. Plus I get more bang for the buck, BMW prices are very competitive. Ask any car dealer/broker and they'll tell you why a BMW is always a better car and a better buy.
Mercedes is for old people.
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