Is BMW better than Mercedes
The BMW vs. Mercedes argument has been around since the two companies started butting heads back in the 1920s, and there are none so fierce as loyal BMW and Mercedes owners. For outsiders looking into the argument, it might seem like Mercedes is the better car manufacturer, as they sell more models annually than BMW. However, the range of models which are available on the Mercedes line does not mean they are a superior car to the BMW in any way.
The best way to compare the two companies is looking at the cars they offer in the same price range. A traditional fully equipped BMW or Mercedes sedan will set a bank account back by around $60-80,000, depending on the features included. Looking at two unique cars in the same class, the BMW 745Li and the Mercedes S340, its shown that the BMW is $5,000 cheaper and offers 50 more horsepower than the Mercedes, for a lower price. In this argument, its clear that BMW is the winner. They offer more horsepower and performance for a lower price.
However, moving out of the sedan market and into the convertible market, buyers have a choice between the BMW M3 and the Mercedes 645Ci. Both cars are prices similarly and have similar features, though the Mercedes blows the BMW out of water in the performance category with a jaw-dropping 604 horsepower engine. While it’s true this Mercedes is priced a few thousand dollars above the BMW, the sheer amount of horsepower and torque gained for a mere $3,000 puts the ball clearly in Mercedes’ court.
So has the question been answered? BMW clearly won out in the sedan category, but Mercedes is the clear-cut winner in the drop top convertible category. Just as with any argument over deciding which product is best, it’s always wise to shop around on the market and look at similar items, so you always know what you’re getting. Because Mercedes and BMW have been going head to head for years on their car models, the consumer often benefits with lower prices from one manufacturer to the other.
Of course, personal preference always plays a part here, as there are some people who simply enjoy being BMW or Mercedes owners on principal, as they have brand loyalty and would not seek to change it. Despite brand loyalty, BMW and Mercedes offer a wide variety of features for consumers no matter what they’re looking for, so there really is no clear cut winner. Shopping around and making informed decisions as to which type of car is best for your needs is always the best decision, despite what the media and the car manufacturers themselves would have you believe.
Because BMW and Mercedes offer similar products at similar prices, looking at the specs of a car and comparing them to others in its class should always be the main priority in choosing whether or not it will suit a person’s needs.
