Audi vs BMW vs Mercedes vs Lexus

shuvc · 23rd July 2007, 00:26

Of late I'd take an Audi S5.
But my vote goes for BMW - influenced a lot by this one car - the 850. Maybe someday I'll get to drive one. No harm dreaming , eh ?

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devarshi84 · 23rd July 2007, 00:29

I used to dislike mercedes-benz until I saw them side by side to beemers at the Toronto Auto show.

Mercedes rocks.

Audi's are good but and competitive but need to put some effort to be the best. Just my opinion.

MaserQ · 23rd July 2007, 00:44

Bayerische Motoren Werke.

rubin2006 · 23rd July 2007, 00:55

If i am being driven around by a chauffeur and it might be Mercedes ,
Other wise its THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE the BMW

coloneljasi · 23rd July 2007, 01:26

An Audi S8. Hands down.

1100D · 23rd July 2007, 02:24

Mercedes all the way especially the AMG ones. Yes its got nothing to do with the Indian common mans fascination with the brand. I know whats Mercedes as well as what BMW and Audi are.Yet its mercedes

Mayavi · 23rd July 2007, 03:13

What is the fascination with BMW? How many have actually driven both Merc and BMW and felt that BMW handles better than Merc? For normal city driving and spirited driving around twisties, an average driver like me didn't see considerable difference between BMW and Merc.

speedzak · 23rd July 2007, 06:08

Regardless of any specific model, just as the father brand of cars, it is MERCEDES for me.
Why? Read Merve_extreme's signature!

1100D · 23rd July 2007, 07:43

Its quite something that a lot of people voting for Mercedes may be more knowledgable about BMW than some people voting for BMW!!!

GTO · 23rd July 2007, 09:59

Mercedes-Benz for me only, especially keeping the S-Class in mind. For each generation, this has been the best sedan in the world.

BMW = Hate their new designs and could never be seen in one. Too darn quirky.

Audi = Feel they lack character, especially when compared to Benz and BMW. Its neither here nor there.

Rudra Sen · 23rd July 2007, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by markiv

Purely a choice of Brand. No model specific poll, but the power of the brand itself.

Just going by that I'll go for Mercedes-Benz.

hondadude · 23rd July 2007, 10:55

I voted for BMW. Its drivers car for sure with icons like M3 and M5. Drool!!

Ajaybiz · 23rd July 2007, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Mercedes-Benz for me only, especially keeping the S-
Audi = Feel they lack character, especially when compared to Benz and BMW. Its neither here nor there.

True they lack the character but for me its always BMW, they got a image of faster raving engines and something different from all other cars in its class.

GTO · 23rd July 2007, 17:09

Quote:

True they lack the character but for me its always BMW, they got a image of faster raving engines and something different from all other cars in its class.

I meant that the Audis lack character. BMW has a truckload of it!

skandyhere · 23rd July 2007, 17:18

i have never driven any of these beauties, so i will humbly remark about the appearances.

the mercs are classy. the BMWs have something weird about them that reminds me of south korea - i personally didn't like their fronts. and i LOVE understated designs - they look so confident that they don't have to wear flashy clothes to draw attention.

the audi looks the most elegant of all for me.

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%
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23rd July 2007, 00:26	#16
shuvc Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 2,911 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Of late I'd take an Audi S5. But my vote goes for BMW - influenced a lot by this one car - the 850. Maybe someday I'll get to drive one. No harm dreaming , eh ? Image:850csi.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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23rd July 2007, 00:29	#17
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 213 Times View My Garage	I used to dislike mercedes-benz until I saw them side by side to beemers at the Toronto Auto show. Mercedes rocks. Audi's are good but and competitive but need to put some effort to be the best. Just my opinion.
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23rd July 2007, 00:44	#18
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	Bayerische Motoren Werke.
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23rd July 2007, 00:55	#19
rubin2006 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: delhi/calgary Posts: 286 Thanked: Once	If i am being driven around by a chauffeur and it might be Mercedes , Other wise its THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE the BMW
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23rd July 2007, 01:26	#20
coloneljasi BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KL-11 Posts: 686 Thanked: 253 Times View My Garage	An Audi S8. Hands down.
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23rd July 2007, 02:24	#21
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,116 Times View My Garage	Mercedes all the way especially the AMG ones. Yes its got nothing to do with the Indian common mans fascination with the brand. I know whats Mercedes as well as what BMW and Audi are.Yet its mercedes
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23rd July 2007, 03:13	#22
Mayavi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 683 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	What is the fascination with BMW? How many have actually driven both Merc and BMW and felt that BMW handles better than Merc? For normal city driving and spirited driving around twisties, an average driver like me didn't see considerable difference between BMW and Merc.
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23rd July 2007, 06:08	#23
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,346 Thanked: 28 Times	Regardless of any specific model, just as the father brand of cars, it is MERCEDES for me. Why? Read Merve_extreme's signature!
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23rd July 2007, 07:43	#24
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,116 Times View My Garage	Its quite something that a lot of people voting for Mercedes may be more knowledgable about BMW than some people voting for BMW!!! Last edited by 1100D : 23rd July 2007 at 07:44.
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23rd July 2007, 09:59	#25
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,833 Thanked: 321,569 Times View My Garage	Mercedes-Benz for me only, especially keeping the S-Class in mind. For each generation, this has been the best sedan in the world. BMW = Hate their new designs and could never be seen in one. Too darn quirky. Audi = Feel they lack character, especially when compared to Benz and BMW. Its neither here nor there.
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23rd July 2007, 10:55	#27
hondadude Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,044 Thanked: 70 Times	I voted for BMW. Its drivers car for sure with icons like M3 and M5. Drool!!
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23rd July 2007, 17:18	#30
skandyhere BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Charlotte/Blore Posts: 346 Thanked: 92 Times	i have never driven any of these beauties, so i will humbly remark about the appearances. the mercs are classy. the BMWs have something weird about them that reminds me of south korea - i personally didn't like their fronts. and i LOVE understated designs - they look so confident that they don't have to wear flashy clothes to draw attention. the audi looks the most elegant of all for me.
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