Re: Upgrading from a Skoda Superb - Mercedes E | BMW 5 | Audi A6? EDIT: Bought A6 Technology Hi All,
Today, I too have a similar conundrum!
I know this thread is very old, but for me, still very relevant and thus, I too would request the opinions of the experts here. So, here goes...
A friend of mine drives a Volvo S80 D5 (or is it D4?) and is looking to change it. The options we are considering are as below.
1) Audi A6, Q3 or Q5 Premium+
2) Volve S90 (still test drive to be taken)
3) Merc E200 Exclusive
Although the latest Audi offerings beat most Merc and BMWs in terms of power to weight ratio as well as overall stability, he prefers the Merc -- mainly due to the "Telematics" offered -- which unfortunately are not part of Audi offerings. Audi also does not offer "Drive Assist" -- which I think would be similar to Lane warning or ADAS type...The other cars do.
Note: He is a speed buff and loves driving. They go on long drives often and really wants fast pickup and is also a fan of all the frills that the new cars have. He like the Merc interiors and considers Audi interiors as a little outdated. Also, compared to Audi or Volvo, he likes the Merc exteriors also.
So, the question: Should he go for the Merc -- which gives him all the bells and whistles even though the A6 or Q5 are far superior with Quattro engines, superior road handling?
Would appreciate your views.
Thank you in advance. |