audi vs bmw vs mercedes

[mercedes_is_for_ladies]

hey
i had an audi a4 previously but had a lot of problems with it. i am now thinking of buying either an e class or a bmw 5 series or possible another audi a6. can anyone give me any advice?
thanks

 

[Blobcat]

What model are you looking at and are you implying anything from you forum name?
You can have anything from a 4 cyclinder 1.8ltr supercharged petrol to a V8 6.2ltr in the E class format.

 

[mercedes_is_for_ladies]

ive been looking at the E350 6 cylinder. but im not sure if the a6 would be a better choice? what do u think? does the e series have any problems? is it worth the money?

ps. the name rhymes!

 

[nialler]

are so you say "mersaydees" rather than mer C dees

 

[Blobcat]

The W211 series E class is a very fine car. After the cost cutting measures on the W210 series MB have returned to form.
The E is a much larger car than an A4, which would be the equivalent size to the C class. If you are after a used or nearly new then as there has been a minor facelift this will affect used and old stock prices. (Although not by much from an MB dealer).
Go and try a few because if you are not used to Mercedes they can be a little strange. As for the E350, used it will be decent value as it will never hold its price like the equivalent diesel model.

 

[television]

ps. the name rhymes!

Mercedes is a name for ladies, and a ladies name was used for Mercedes, but do not dive into it too far or you will get the Benz bit.

Malcolm

 

[LNM]

Or you might even get your bits bent.

 

[OmniCognateNeutronRangler]

Hi MIFL,

As you will see from the bit at the bottom of this reply I have owned a number of Audi's (Coupe, 80 Sport and an A6) and also a BMW 320 , and I currently own a Merc so I've had the full set. My opinion is as follows:

BMW - Currently more common than the Mondeo, although the new 5 has grown on me but their new cars are butt ugly and seem to have all sorts of reliability problems, plus BMW drivers have a bit of a "reputation" for being a bit leary. I tend to consider the BMW to be the chav chariot of choice.

Merc - after the Audi you will find the build quality of a Merc seriously disapointing but they definately have a pretty high street cred, and unfortunately bills to suit.

Audi - I sold mine at 160,000 miles (1999 A6 1.9 TDi SE) and it was still going like new. I did have some problems with it but looking back the only major one was the clutch going but at 140,000 miles (at the time) I hardly think that could be considered a fault. For what it's worth, the only reason I didn't buy a new shape A6 was that they are currently too expensive. My plan is to keep the Merc for a year and sell it and get another A6.

So my opinion, and an MB site may not be the best place to say this, is go for an Audi A6.

 

[Silver Arrow]

Our A6 sport quattro is the v6 turbodiesel with the 6 speed box. Very pleased with it.

 

[OmniCognateNeutronRangler]

I'd get an RS6 if I won the lottery (ok, I'd probably get a Lambo too but I have kids). There is one just down the road from me. What a noise it makes!

btw, Blobcat (if you read this) nice SR71 (or is it a Y4A?)

 

[Blobcat]

SR71, an arms race with Myros...

 

[nialler]

if blobcat's into his spy planes tell him we want a piccie of the aurora.

 

[turnipsock]

yeah...well...

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=19221

 

[Blobcat]

Is this what you require?

I personally prefer the SR-71

 

[gary350]

The new What Car tests the Audi and E class (oil burners) make your own judgement on the beemer.(nice car shame about the face)

gary

 

[hawk20]

ive been looking at the E350 6 cylinder. but im not sure if the a6 would be a better choice? what do u think? does the e series have any problems? is it worth the money?

ps. the name rhymes!

Try the Audi is plain dowdy.