Since the founding of Mercedes-Benz in 1881, people the world over have been in awe of their extraordinary elegance and beauty. Up until the mid 90s many Mercs were almost completely assembled by hand in Germany. As we neared the millennium, machines took over in the building of the vehicles and brings many to question the overall quality of the Mercs. The best example of "lack of quality" is found in the new C class. If you can draw your attention away from the enormous, gaudy emblem found on the hood, take a look inside the new C to understand where I am coming from. The interior, although it does have the sparkle of "carbon fiber" and the flip-up navigation, really isn't aesthetically pleasing. It seems now -a-days you need to pay at least $60,000 to get a dash NOT made of hard, cheap looking plastic or seats made from tough leather. Sitting in the new C class really makes you feel like you are in the lowest model Mercedes.
In contrast to Mercedes-Benz, BMW doesn't sacrifice quality throughout the range of their vehicles. Whether you are sitting in the 128i, the lowest price Bimmer, or an $85,000 650i, the quality is parallel. From the wood grain dashes to the leather sport seats, nothing is made better or worse if your budget hinders you from purchasing any of the higher priced BMWs. Mercedes defends themselves in stating that, "you get what you pay for," but is there really anything wrong with giving the baby Benz a little extra attention on the inside? The redesigned C class brings a whole new meaning to the saying, "cars aren't built like they used to be."
In contrast to Mercedes-Benz, BMW doesn't sacrifice quality throughout the range of their vehicles. Whether you are sitting in the 128i, the lowest price Bimmer, or an $85,000 650i, the quality is parallel. From the wood grain dashes to the leather sport seats, nothing is made better or worse if your budget hinders you from purchasing any of the higher priced BMWs. Mercedes defends themselves in stating that, "you get what you pay for," but is there really anything wrong with giving the baby Benz a little extra attention on the inside? The redesigned C class brings a whole new meaning to the saying, "cars aren't built like they used to be."
Now I understand that Mercedes-Benz prides themselves on luxury but be sure to know that they will make you pay for it! BMW on the other hand, catering more towards the sports car enthusiast, will make you pay for performance. Keeping the previous statement in mind, its interesting to know that the C class's Bimmer equivalent, the 3 series, is equally priced but has a more refined interior and a beefier engine! With an interior equalling the quality of a 7 series, an engine nothing short of spectacular, worthy price tag, AND an impressive residual, the BMW 3 series blows away the inferior C class! I mean there IS a reason why they call it "The Ultimate Driving Machine."
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