They're both great cars and I'm proud when I drive either one, I had 4 MBs in a row, traded the last one in for a BMW 3 series, and wonder what took me so long to change over. My rathers are tha BMWs even though MBs are nice too.
Let me explain smth about this pledge - My comment is not too objective but in my country (Latvia) people who drive BMW's are know to be total spoofs, from the age of 18 - 25, and usually with no hair, no brains and equally as much driving experiance and usually get themselves killed because of the BMW. But people with MB are not always rich, but with a different view on life and succesful.
Is there a better feeling that sitting in your WK-124 when some idiot with an E-36 drives up and wants to race you from the light, but it turns out that your visually standard MB has a 2.6 engine with minor performance tweaks - imagine the shock.
Of course lets not even get into the MB SLR!!! BMW - engine of the year???? MY A^s!!!
Submitted by ricardo m. on Mon, 11/26/2007 - 04:43
BMW RULES 4 EVER!!! I could write a book about bmw's and merc's rivalry, cause i've follow this same topic from the begining of time really lol! If you want a car just for show, buy a Mercedes by all means, their good cars. However, for the true passionate fanatics of driving, BMW is the "ultimate driving machine" and that's literally their motto.
Mercedes are the better car manufacturer over all.If you want superior handling,comfort,prestige,safety & high performance....Mercs have got it all.I think people are going off BMWs.They are great cars but it's their image that's suffering as they've just become too normal & everyones got one.You feel alot more special in a mercedes and they age better.
i prefer bmw cause it`s got a better handling specially in slolams. in comparison to MB , it `s worth having it for the price you have to pay. it`s more elegant, good-looking,and of course more user-friendly TO ME.
I have driven a SL 55 AMG, S500 (which are supposed to be top of the line in MB) but for what you have paid, is not worth it. I own a 330i and it is much better than those listed above (performance wise).
Watch out for the BMW drivers.They drive like they have a need for people to see them and be the center of attention. See how fast and agile my car is ???? Mercedes drivers do not feel that need.
Mercedez just makes plain out better looking car.....sorry Bmer! No matter what the SLR is branded Mercedes so it is even if Mercedes personnally didn't put alot of input on it they still put the cash right? Today world almost no one creates new they are made by someone else like the Oldsmobile Aurora was originally meant to be a Caddy.
Lets not get into sub cultured cars that support mclaren and not just mercedes. You are basing your vote on something a real car enthusiast wouldn't ignore, and thats drivability. If you want to go by performance of each line of vehicle, don't forget engine sizes, which usually puts BMW as the inferior make, but still how big of a engine makes how much power. If Ford can put 300-400HP out of a V8 then whats Mercedes goals? Maye I dont see the big deal or any brilliance in Mercedes engineering since they even had to merge with another company (Daimler Chrysler) to gain marketing support. BMW makes the M unlike the infamous SLR (which I love), but we can go on forever about the technicals. Like my dealer told me, "you only buy a mercedes when you are old with only 5 years to live and too much money!" Any car will last how you take care of it..... even a Ford.
That McLaren SLR is not a Mercedes (even tho AMG did participate in the making), and its somewhat funny that AMG cars have better performance then the 15 times more expensive car ;)
AMG C63 for instance?
I had a '72 2002 and I loved that car. The BMWs definitely are more suited to spriting driving. I like the direction Mercedes has been going over the last few years, especially linking up with AMG and selling those cars out of their showrooms. But, if I had the $, I'd get an M3 convertible for sure. Or maybe a Carrera 4... one of these days:-)
I'm with you John. I know you miss that 2002! I like the new 1 Series and the fact that BMW is the only major manufacturer with free scheduled maintenance, but their prices seem to be getting higher each year.On the MB side, I like the CLS, the SL, the new C, and the CL (a bit) but the others don't do much for me. I prefer a more engaging car with more "spirited" handling, so I'd go with the BMW over the MB too. My '87 535i is in my garage with a blown clutch right now.
la marca alemana es la mejor marca del mundo!!!
They're both great cars and I'm proud when I drive either one, I had 4 MBs in a row, traded the last one in for a BMW 3 series, and wonder what took me so long to change over. My rathers are tha BMWs even though MBs are nice too.
MB rules!
Let me explain smth about this pledge - My comment is not too objective but in my country (Latvia) people who drive BMW's are know to be total spoofs, from the age of 18 - 25, and usually with no hair, no brains and equally as much driving experiance and usually get themselves killed because of the BMW. But people with MB are not always rich, but with a different view on life and succesful.
Is there a better feeling that sitting in your WK-124 when some idiot with an E-36 drives up and wants to race you from the light, but it turns out that your visually standard MB has a 2.6 engine with minor performance tweaks - imagine the shock.
Of course lets not even get into the MB SLR!!! BMW - engine of the year???? MY A^s!!!
Guess you can figure out of what I voted
If you want comfort, smooth ride and relaxation, then you buy a Merc....
If you haven't retired yet, then you get something with a bit of sport feel... BMW the ultimate driving machine
BMW RULES 4 EVER!!! I could write a book about bmw's and merc's rivalry, cause i've follow this same topic from the begining of time really lol! If you want a car just for show, buy a Mercedes by all means, their good cars. However, for the true passionate fanatics of driving, BMW is the "ultimate driving machine" and that's literally their motto.
Mercedes are the better car manufacturer over all.If you want superior handling,comfort,prestige,safety & high performance....Mercs have got it all.I think people are going off BMWs.They are great cars but it's their image that's suffering as they've just become too normal & everyones got one.You feel alot more special in a mercedes and they age better.
BMW IS THE BEST for mе this i the best i am fan of theme CARS.
BMW IS THE BEST CAR EVER. THATS IF YOU LOVE DRIVINGBMW M6 VS MERCEDES CL65 AMG. WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER DRIVE??
i prefer bmw cause it`s got a better handling specially in slolams. in comparison to MB , it `s worth having it for the price you have to pay. it`s more elegant, good-looking,and of course more user-friendly TO ME.
I owned both make, but I like my Bimmer more than my Merc. BMW is a driver's car and the merc. is more like for cruising.
I have driven a SL 55 AMG, S500 (which are supposed to be top of the line in MB) but for what you have paid, is not worth it. I own a 330i and it is much better than those listed above (performance wise).
I agree, the Benz SL's are over-rated. You should take a CL55 or CL63 AMG for a spin. I think you'd have a different opinion.
Watch out for the BMW drivers.They drive like they have a need for people to see them and be the center of attention. See how fast and agile my car is ???? Mercedes drivers do not feel that need.
Mercedez just makes plain out better looking car.....sorry Bmer! No matter what the SLR is branded Mercedes so it is even if Mercedes personnally didn't put alot of input on it they still put the cash right? Today world almost no one creates new they are made by someone else like the Oldsmobile Aurora was originally meant to be a Caddy.
Lets not get into sub cultured cars that support mclaren and not just mercedes. You are basing your vote on something a real car enthusiast wouldn't ignore, and thats drivability. If you want to go by performance of each line of vehicle, don't forget engine sizes, which usually puts BMW as the inferior make, but still how big of a engine makes how much power. If Ford can put 300-400HP out of a V8 then whats Mercedes goals? Maye I dont see the big deal or any brilliance in Mercedes engineering since they even had to merge with another company (Daimler Chrysler) to gain marketing support. BMW makes the M unlike the infamous SLR (which I love), but we can go on forever about the technicals. Like my dealer told me, "you only buy a mercedes when you are old with only 5 years to live and too much money!" Any car will last how you take care of it..... even a Ford.
I've only owned Mercedes and have been very happy. My mechanic call the other BMTroubleU so I've stayed away.
I owned a M3, sold for an AMG, and I will NEVER buy a BMW again
I don't believe you have ever owned a BMW, because if you did, you would never say that.
A picture says a thousand words.
That McLaren SLR is not a Mercedes (even tho AMG did participate in the making), and its somewhat funny that AMG cars have better performance then the 15 times more expensive car ;)
AMG C63 for instance?
and I love my CL 55 AMG, even though I would love the Mclaren more...
It sure looks pretty - and yet menacing:-)
Very nice.
I had a '72 2002 and I loved that car. The BMWs definitely are more suited to spriting driving. I like the direction Mercedes has been going over the last few years, especially linking up with AMG and selling those cars out of their showrooms. But, if I had the $, I'd get an M3 convertible for sure. Or maybe a Carrera 4... one of these days:-)
I'm with you John. I know you miss that 2002! I like the new 1 Series and the fact that BMW is the only major manufacturer with free scheduled maintenance, but their prices seem to be getting higher each year.On the MB side, I like the CLS, the SL, the new C, and the CL (a bit) but the others don't do much for me. I prefer a more engaging car with more "spirited" handling, so I'd go with the BMW over the MB too. My '87 535i is in my garage with a blown clutch right now.