tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6905142.post-73361695053780524352008-01-19T16:30:00.000-06:002008-01-22T13:46:03.746-06:002008-01-22T13:46:03.746-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4bH4m1Puc6k/R5J-PvrB3QI/AAAAAAAAAG4/9Yo3p-n9fIU/s1600-h/C300WZ_main.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_4bH4m1Puc6k/R5J-PvrB3QI/AAAAAAAAAG4/9Yo3p-n9fIU/s320/C300WZ_main.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157323332252720386" border="0" /></a>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 <span style="font-weight: bold;">seven </span>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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sales numbers for 2006 in the US.<br />BMW 3- Series: </span>120,180<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mercedes C-Class:</span> 50,187<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Audi A4: </span>49,862<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Related:<br /><a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/sedan/2008-mercedes-benz-c300/4505-10865_7-32630925.html">CNET reviews the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Sport</a><span style="font-size:85%;">. (See where they placed the auxiliary jack. funny!)</span>Ansihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00838692054188114702noreply@blogger.com3