Audi vs BMW vs Mercedes vs Lexus

grvanand · 4th August 2007, 12:12

Voted for BMW since the brand image is that of being driver focussed. IMO, MB stands for luxury, Audi and Lexus for VFM in their respective catagories with respect to brand image.

cadaver_prad · 4th August 2007, 13:09

Audi for me any day... Just love the way they look.

MaserQ · 4th August 2007, 15:32

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Originally Posted by grvanand

Voted for BMW since the brand image is that of being driver focussed. IMO, MB stands for luxury, Audi and Lexus for VFM in their respective catagories with respect to brand image.

Audi was seen as an 'alternative' untill a few years ago. Not any more, and deservedly.

IronWolf · 5th August 2007, 01:55

BMWs have won Engine of the Year Awards for last xx years.

Engine, handling - super body, the kidney grill. List goes on, on why beemers are the best.

My parting justification - M3, M5, M6

THE-U- · 5th August 2007, 07:59

Clearly, the Europeans can't match the reliability of Lexus. Except for the IS and a bit for the GS, the LS and ES are boats masquerading as cars.

Audi is a glorified VW and BMW is a driver's car. MB however, provides the ideal balance and tons of models and trims. Make mine an E63 AMG please, the ultimate sleeper car this side of US$100k.

GTO · 6th August 2007, 14:40

Here's another perspective. Someone I know is looking for a luxo-barge and cant decide between the A8, BMW 7 or the S-Class. We spent a good amount of Sunday going through the pros and cons of each 80+ lakh machine.

He is leaning over the A8...primary reason being its conservative looks and the monster 4.2 engine. Sure the starting range (petrols) of the Beemer is also a 4 liter petrol but he cant just digest how the 7 and the S-Class look. And the fact that the 7 is nearing the end of its product cycle.

Come to think of it, the man does have a point. Audi has the only design which comes off as truly elegant. The others are a mix of aggression and quirkiness. However, I asked him to forgive the S-Class its looks and go for the more complete package that the S350 offers.

P.S. : The A8 build quality is astounding. Sure, the 7 and S are well-built but the A8 is in another league altogether. It left a life-long impression on us.

speedy · 8th August 2007, 22:35

since there was no model specified i would go in for the BMW M5 i adore that car.

khanak · 21st December 2007, 03:48

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Originally Posted by khanak

Merc fan out here,

IMO only the previous genereation M3 and the current Bangled BMWs really appeal to me but IMO Mercs have always had that certain something about them.

Audis arent even in the runnign for me, they look too bland.

Umm I dont know whats happening to me but off late Iv really started falling for the Beemers? Am I becomming a convert?

DirtyDan · 21st December 2007, 05:07

These are vehicles that are going to impress people. That may be exactly why someone would buy one of them. Certain clients need to be impressed as do certain constituents. Mercedes particularly says, "I am important. I have much money." One hopes that the owners do not really believe they can purchase self-worth with such a car.

kbk_75 · 22nd December 2007, 19:56

Woot! The BMWs have more votes than the other three combined! No wonder the Quandts are so rich!

hyper123 · 22nd December 2007, 20:47

I voted for BMW without reading the first post. If it is only brand image, then it is Mercerdes for me, especially in India. That said, the new C-class is a radical change, sheep turned into a wolf! I love it.

80% votes go to the BMW; what else would you expect on a forum full of enthusiasts?!

kbk_75 · 22nd December 2007, 20:55

55%, but still the majority!

ishotmydog · 13th February 2008, 23:55

i prefer -
1. new a4 to the new c-class and 3 series
2. 5 series to the a6 and the e-class
3. s-class to the 7 series and the a8
as u can see its a combination of the three manufacturers. as for lexus i dont like them much.

skyline gtr r34 · 14th February 2008, 12:54

its bmw for sure , stunning to drive yet is practical as well , lexus lacks in aspirational value like its german rivals since it has no sportscars (without the sc430)

cooldude1988765 · 16th February 2008, 08:45

BMW
Alpina B7 or M5. Heck i would even be happy with a 325i. The new 1 series looks VFM too. Oh and not to forget the mighty x5 and the m6 ...

For an suv though i would take the new lx570 ...

View Poll Results: Which one would you go for??
Audi	32	17.68%
BMW	94	51.93%
Mercedes Benz	38	20.99%
Lexus	17	9.39%
Voters: 181. You may not vote on this poll

4th August 2007, 12:12	#106
grvanand BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 211 Thanked: 0 Times	Voted for BMW since the brand image is that of being driver focussed. IMO, MB stands for luxury, Audi and Lexus for VFM in their respective catagories with respect to brand image.
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4th August 2007, 13:09	#107
cadaver_prad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 18 Times	Audi for me any day... Just love the way they look.
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5th August 2007, 01:55	#109
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	BMWs have won Engine of the Year Awards for last xx years. Engine, handling - super body, the kidney grill. List goes on, on why beemers are the best. My parting justification - M3, M5, M6
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5th August 2007, 07:59	#110
THE-U- BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 274 Thanked: 168 Times	Clearly, the Europeans can't match the reliability of Lexus. Except for the IS and a bit for the GS, the LS and ES are boats masquerading as cars. Audi is a glorified VW and BMW is a driver's car. MB however, provides the ideal balance and tons of models and trims. Make mine an E63 AMG please, the ultimate sleeper car this side of US$100k.
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6th August 2007, 14:40	#111
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,532 Thanked: 300,729 Times View My Garage	Here's another perspective. Someone I know is looking for a luxo-barge and cant decide between the A8, BMW 7 or the S-Class. We spent a good amount of Sunday going through the pros and cons of each 80+ lakh machine. He is leaning over the A8...primary reason being its conservative looks and the monster 4.2 engine. Sure the starting range (petrols) of the Beemer is also a 4 liter petrol but he cant just digest how the 7 and the S-Class look. And the fact that the 7 is nearing the end of its product cycle. Come to think of it, the man does have a point. Audi has the only design which comes off as truly elegant. The others are a mix of aggression and quirkiness. However, I asked him to forgive the S-Class its looks and go for the more complete package that the S350 offers. P.S. : The A8 build quality is astounding. Sure, the 7 and S are well-built but the A8 is in another league altogether. It left a life-long impression on us.
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8th August 2007, 22:35	#112
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	since there was no model specified i would go in for the BMW M5 i adore that car.
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21st December 2007, 05:07	#114
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,565 Times	They make a statement These are vehicles that are going to impress people. That may be exactly why someone would buy one of them. Certain clients need to be impressed as do certain constituents. Mercedes particularly says, "I am important. I have much money." One hopes that the owners do not really believe they can purchase self-worth with such a car.
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22nd December 2007, 19:56	#115
kbk_75 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 388 Times	Woot! The BMWs have more votes than the other three combined! No wonder the Quandts are so rich!
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22nd December 2007, 20:47	#116
hyper123 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 321 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	I voted for BMW without reading the first post. If it is only brand image, then it is Mercerdes for me, especially in India. That said, the new C-class is a radical change, sheep turned into a wolf! I love it. 80% votes go to the BMW; what else would you expect on a forum full of enthusiasts?! Last edited by hyper123 : 22nd December 2007 at 20:51.
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22nd December 2007, 20:55	#117
kbk_75 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,233 Thanked: 388 Times	55%, but still the majority!
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13th February 2008, 23:55	#118
ishotmydog BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 593 Thanked: 18 Times	i prefer - 1. new a4 to the new c-class and 3 series 2. 5 series to the a6 and the e-class 3. s-class to the 7 series and the a8 as u can see its a combination of the three manufacturers. as for lexus i dont like them much.
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14th February 2008, 12:54	#119
skyline gtr r34 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 231 Thanked: 20 Times	its bmw for sure , stunning to drive yet is practical as well , lexus lacks in aspirational value like its german rivals since it has no sportscars (without the sc430)
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16th February 2008, 08:45	#120
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,042 Thanked: 194 Times	BMW Alpina B7 or M5. Heck i would even be happy with a 325i. The new 1 series looks VFM too. Oh and not to forget the mighty x5 and the m6 ... For an suv though i would take the new lx570 ...
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