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Mercedes: we don't want to work with BMW

Mercedes: we don't want to work with BMW

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Mercedes-Benz has rejected a proposal from BMW that the two luxury carmakers should work more closely in the future, as revealed by DaimlerChrysler’s head of marketing for Mercedes, Klaus Maier. Last month, BMW director Michael Ganal told reporters that BMW execs were hoping for a tie-up with Mercedes, as both labels are focused on similar objectives, that is, building highly advanced cars with impeccable quality.

Maier, who was interviewed by Handelsblatt, acknowledged that the two had worked together in the past, commenting “we cooperate naturally with BMW in a few technical areas, like development of hybrid engines.” However, the consensus in the Mercedes boardroom is that there are no plans to work together beyond the current co-development of hybrid drivetrains.

When BMW’s Ganal was questioned about what developments the two firms could undertake together, he only mentioned that there are several possibilities but wasn’t willing to give any details.



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  1. By Joe Scott Posted: 6/28/2007 7:51am PDT

    I have owned BMW's and I currently have a 2006 Mercedes Benz CLS 500. There is no comparison from a service and quality perspective! My Mercedes is a "lemon" and it has been a service nightmare. The CLS 500 looks great, but beauty is only skin deep! My wife does not like to drive or for that matter, even ride is this unreliable vehicle.

    My experience with BMW's (7 Series and Z Series) was far superior. These cars were more reliable, required substancially less maintenance, and were more fun to drive.

    Personally, I would hate to see BMW degrade its automotive quality standards by attempting to work with Mercedes Benz. In addition, the recent Chrysler situation clearly demonstrates a minimal relationship management mentality by Mercedes Benz. Based on my experience, there will never be another Mercedes Benz in my garage!!!
     
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  2. By sonny reyes Posted: 6/28/2007 8:32am PDT

    I agree with Joe Scott that Mercedes Benz is less superior in quality compared to BMW in any class or their supercars category. I also own both brands and definitely BMW is a really a driver's car that are offer both excitement (thrill) and luxury/comfort while MBenz only the latter. And thats I use my BMW all the time. Mercedez Benz's quality really deteriorated ever since they merged with Chrysler. I hope that could change now that they sold Chrysler. Nevertheless, that will not convince me to get Mbenz again.
     
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  3. By julia willhite Posted: 6/28/2007 11:00am PDT

    My experience with Mercedes Benz is that the bad quality of the car is compounded by inept service people at the dealership. I finally found the second of only two authorized repair shops in Memphis after the dealership kept misdiagnosing a repeated problem (with me rentaing my own car as they don't have loaners.)

    The prices were high and the length of time it took to get a diagnosis was too long. My husband has an Infinity and it is a totally different experience!
     
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  4. By Marc Idol Posted: 8/22/2007 11:50am PDT

    If you want impeccable service then you should head over to you nearest Lexus dealership. BMW's service is better than Mercedes' specially considering their Free Maintenance programs, but I would make the assertion that Mercedes is making the better cars right now.
     
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  5. By Rex Posted: 2/7/2008 10:43pm PST

    I think it's another case of huge ego geting in the way of whats best...I hear many of you complaining more about the fact that you were not treated as plushly at the Mercedes Benz dealership as you could have been at their German or Japanese rivals...1 bad experience does not define the brand nor does it indicate a trend in this case...I have owned several S & SL class Benzes and while I agree that at times the service experience left much to ask for...thats not why i purchased the car...In every other respect my experience has been exemplary with Mercedes Benz from 1999 until now. The S class is a love affair you have to experience to understand. Now back to the Topic the shared cost could be enormous. The automobiles would run from $20,000 to $500,000. Rolls Royce & Maybach & MB Sclass & AMG/SLR & Mpower vehicles / BMW 7series & MB CLSclass / BMW 5/6series & Eclass / BMW 3series & MB Cclass / BMW 1series & MB CLCclass/Mini & MB A/Bclass. The SUVs & Crossovers could share platforms also. The only thing to fear is loss of brand character and the possible death of Audi/VW...
     
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  6. By High Roller Posted: 3/27/2008 2:01am PDT

    BMW superior to Mercedes-Benz... that's just low class. Heads don't turn at a BMW, heads turn at the Benz cause they know there's a high rollin niggah inside (and I'm white). Not much a bitch won't due in the leather front seat of my CLK cabrio. BMW is merely for those who don't possess the class to drive a Benz.
     
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  7. By High Roller Posted: 3/27/2008 2:05am PDT

    Did I mention more expensive, more powerful (larger engines), nicer interior features, more style/class? OWNED little 'Bimmer' owners, OWNED.
     
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  8. By Julio Posted: 8/12/2008 7:08pm PDT

    I had already 4 MB and I just had a problem with the transmission of my E-420 97' but that was occasioned by a mistake I made on the freeway. Somehow I am in love of Mercedes Benz, I like BMW too, but I don;t have any experience I even had a chance to drive one.
    I would like to have a technical opinion, on which car is more reliable, No Faster...but less expensive to service. In my opinion Lexus is just an Over Pri$e Toyota.... tje worst part is that when you want to service the car you have to pay to much!!!
    Comparing the 500'series of BMW and the 300'seris of MB, which one is less expensive to serve........Which one has more room to work on it? I honestly don't care about one or the other, they are not members of my family to take side, they are just cars Nothing more than that.
    Please offer me your technical experiences
     
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  9. ma_fast540i avatar fast540i Posted: 12/7/2008 4:42pm PST

    i own a 540i and the person who used it before me did not treat it right. but i have seen people mistreat bmws and people mistreat mercedes bmws hold up much better. they are tougher and require less maintenence. i respect mercedes but i do not want bmw to work with them.
     
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  10. By  BMW E34 530i Posted: 9/20/2009 6:59pm PDT

    i have a good experience with both cars, the result is: ( There are two kinds of cars in the whole world, BMW and others).
    i hate that they want to work with Benz.
     
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