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!)
