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Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Wallie(m): 7:06pm On Dec 18, 2012 |
Daimler AG (DAI) investors value Mercedes- Benz at half what Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is worth as Chief http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-14/mercedes-valued-at-half-of-bmw-as-zetsche-loses-investors-cars.html Not surprised at all! Mercedes needs a leader with strategic vision. |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by sultaan(m): 10:44pm On Dec 18, 2012 |
Try fixing your Benz by yourself and you'll figure out what the problem with DB is. DB runs on the dealership visits which is not cheap or readily available, but BMW has more user friendly network. Benz is your daddy's car. BMW and Caddy have been able to attrac a new generation(just look at number of drivers under 30 driving a BMW,MB,or Caddy) |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Nobody: 9:04am On Dec 19, 2012 |
Interesting post...there's one issue here; are these figures for Bmw group (which comprises of bmw,mini & rolls royce) or bmw's core car division? MB should be willing to take more risks with their designs- like they did with the original CLS, besides their retro-themed dash layout of the W204 C-class and W212 E-class could be better. And finally, those folks should ditch their steering-column-mounted transmission stalks and replace em with gearshifters traditionally mounted along the transmission tunnel. |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Immune1(m): 10:53am On Dec 19, 2012 |
Well I think the A-Class is the new kid on the block,and can be described as the first of the new breed of Benz products.When it comes to aesthetic designs of cars;Benz over the years have been way too conservative and the figures are telling it all.I am just folding my hands in wait of the new C-Class and E-Class eventual re-design.The recent E-class face-lift is quite applaudable.Another area Benz should look into is platforms sharing to cut cost,they might need to buy companies and cut down on all their tiny tiny mergers all over the place.I think they are big enough to comfortably do that. |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Wallie(m): 3:01pm On Dec 19, 2012 |
MB is actually moving in the right direction but they're more of a follower than a leader! The E class, M class, and GL all got better but that's way after they were initially bungled especially the M class. I think they’ve also realized that they're no longer the preferred brand because some of their newer vehicles actually got cheaper when compared to the older ones that got replaced. It is getting really hard to see a segment which MB will emerge as the preferred class leader. C class is too plasticky when compared to 3 series and Audi A4. I really like the CLS63 but would rather own F10 M5. I also like the SLS but would prefer to own a lambo for the asking price. GL is about the only class which they shine because no other premium brand has a full size 7 seater SUV. |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Nobody: 8:48am On Dec 21, 2012 |
Wallie: MB is actually moving in the right direction but they're more of a follower than a leader! The E class, M class, and GL all got better but that's way after they were initially bungled especially the M class. I think they’ve also realized that they're no longer the preferred brand because some of their newer vehicles actually got cheaper when compared to the older ones that got replaced.My only problem with the F10 bmw m5 is the fake V8 sound. MB has a leader in the full size luxury car segment-the S class, it has always been the leader of the pack. 2 Likes |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Wallie(m): 7:41pm On Dec 21, 2012 |
I hear you about the fake sound but the only reason we knew about it was because they told us. By the way, they're not the only people doing it. I think Porsche is doing the same thing also. I actually think the fake sound was needed due to the great insulation provided by the cabin. S Class is for 70 year olds. ![]() |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by yungboss(m): 10:43am On Dec 22, 2012 |
Wallie: I hear you about the fake sound but the only reason we knew about it was because they told us. By the way, they're not the only people doing it. I think Porsche is doing the same thing also. I actually think the fake sound was needed due to the great insulation provided by the cabin.nah, s class is among the best super sedan out there, its in the same league as the 7 series...i adore the S63 amg...i thought there was the s65 amg idk... As to the topic, no suprise. Saw an analysis on CNN sometime mid year with sales articulated in favour of BMW. Driving a bmw alone is a pleasure for me, Cant speak much for the recent Mercs cos i haven't driven them. A BMW is for the young-at-heart... |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Nobody: 12:32pm On Dec 22, 2012 |
Wallie: I hear you about the fake sound but the only reason we knew about it was because they told us. By the way, they're not the only people doing it. I think Porsche is doing the same thing also. I actually think the fake sound was needed due to the great insulation provided by the cabin.*tongue out* the S-class is still the king. The twin-turbo V12 S65 A.M.G will have ur beloved Bmw 760i for Lunch!
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Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by yungboss(m): 4:22pm On Dec 22, 2012 |
platinumricky:nah ricky, it would be better like this, s65 amg vs.... ..... .....alpina B7 |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by sultaan(m): 5:31pm On Dec 22, 2012 |
Not to burst your flagship preference here, but for most manufacturers there is/are models that determines the strength of a brand the more of those models you sell the better your brand looks. BMW sells a lot more 3-series than C-class 5-series and E-class should be close, but if BMW has couple of problem with their bread and butter it will be bad. The fact the BMW owns other profitable brands like the Mini helps. Cadillac was focused on big Luxurious cars and lost money,but since they started selling the CTS there has been increase in brand value. Now they just came out with a 4cyl ATS meant to competes with the likes (4cyl luxs; TSX,3-series etc) I think if MB can reduced cost of ownership(i.e service, depreciation) |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Nobody: 9:42pm On Dec 22, 2012 |
sultaan: Not to burst your flagship preference here, but for most manufacturers there is/are models that determines the strength of a brand the more of those models you sell the better your brand looks.I am perfectly aware of the whole 'bread and butter' vehicles of each brand. The 3series is a model that bmw can't afford to get wrong- the profit margins of models like these help in the Я & D of flagship models like the 7series. Without the profit from camrys and corollas, lexus wouldn't hv been able to embark on halo cars like the V10 LFA. Aston martin has been modifying their archaic ford-based V12s for a decade plus now becuz they lack the resources to build a new unit...besides their VH platform (shared with the jaguar XK) which underpins almost all their models frm the DB9 to the rapide saloon is in need of a total makeover to reduce its curb weight..i hope their intention to share AMG engines/gearboxes and technology with the help of their new investor works out eventually. |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by Nobody: 9:48pm On Dec 22, 2012 |
yungboss: A S65 AMG vs Alpina B7 drag race will be so unfair! The S63 AMG is the logical rival of that particular brute. The S65 will be an overkill. U̶̲̥̅̊ Я obviously a Bmw fanboy...am a fan of the 3point star. |
Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by yungboss(m): 5:37am On Dec 23, 2012 |
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Re: Mercedes Valued At Half Of BMW by yungboss(m): 5:38am On Dec 23, 2012 |
platinumricky:lol, not really a fanboy, i also love the Merc, but maybe not equally as the bmw. I know that s65 is an evil beast and its lightning fast... Could you recall a Topgear episode, where the S63 amg was pitted against bmw's 760li,the s63 amg, driven by the stig, was killed by the 760li. The Alpina is a 4.4l twin-turbo v8, so not really a match... Mercedes' AMG load up enormous horsepower in their cars, as compared to BMW's Motorsports, hence AMG's edge in favour of straight line acceleration. What's the 0-60 on the S65? That beast is rarer than the s63. |
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