BMW or AUDI or MERCEDES???

[EL118]

Adapted from 2010 Car Reliability Survey

While Porsche and Volvo models are rated average or better. But Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are among the worst automakers overall in terms of reliability.

BMW had a bad year, with five of its 11 models scoring below average. While the BMW M3 topped the sporty cars category, the 1-, 3-, and 5-Series models with the 3.0-liter turbocharged (N54) engine had high problem rates related to the fuel system, among other gripes.

Six of Mercedes-Benz’s 13 models were below average, and the GLK SUV was far below average. However, the redesigned E350 sedan was above average, a promising start. The new E-Class coupe, a wholly different car from the E-Class sedan, languished in the bottom ranks.


More info @ http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer/relIndex

What's wrong with the trio? fierce competition to for better sales sacrifice proper & adequate testing for reliability?

 

[jovial8]

Japanese and korean cars are on the top reliability list ................

 

[docrayboy]

BMW drives the best...anytime. Sorry Merc and Audi.

 

[alpina b5]

Adapted from 2010 Car Reliability Survey

While Porsche and Volvo models are rated average or better. But Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are among the worst automakers overall in terms of reliability.

BMW had a bad year, with five of its 11 models scoring below average. While the BMW M3 topped the sporty cars category, the 1-, 3-, and 5-Series models with the 3.0-liter turbocharged (N54) engine had high problem rates related to the fuel system, among other gripes.

Six of Mercedes-Benz’s 13 models were below average, and the GLK SUV was far below average. However, the redesigned E350 sedan was above average, a promising start. The new E-Class coupe, a wholly different car from the E-Class sedan, languished in the bottom ranks.


More info @ http://www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer/relIndex

GLK...an SUV i always forget. why can't they bloody just make a RHD version. Judging by how well the Q5 sells. it might have a chance here.

 

[EL118]

BMW drives the best...anytime. Sorry Merc and Audi.

This is undisputed here. we just hope for better reliability for ease of mind.

 

[Apiz]

damn hot today .. riding with my trusty! kapcai , low maintainece , natural aircond !

 

[Anthony5785]

damn hot today .. riding with my trusty! kapcai , low maintainece , natural aircond !

riding with my trusty & rusty ! kapcai , low maintainece & with no achivement, natural aircond ! together with dust and brush with strong sun.....



just joking...no offend....just add some unfinish words..

 

[Apiz]

riding with my trusty & rusty ! kapcai , low maintainece & with no achivement, natural aircond ! together with dust and brush with strong sun.....



just joking...no offend....just add some unfinish words..

ngahahahahhaa full tank of fuel RM6.

 

[zidee]

Branding differs from country to country. Some country where they have a good chain for sales and after sales services, autorised or third party does contribute a lot to the brand recognition and reliability. Volume game too. The more the car being sold the more spares available and more workshop available. It creates competition in term of price and quality for parts and services. So does used car endorsement. They really control the resale value. Once they term it as 'cold car', resale value will drop perhaps up to 80%. Especially luxury line like S class, 7 Series, A8. Over here if I'm not mistaken 5 brands get supports from finance company especially if need financing above 10 years car. Those are Proton, Perodua, Honda, BMW and Merc.

Back to comfort, reliability etc. It still subjective and ties to personal liking for look and handling. Reliability also ties to how its being taken care and LUCK !

Perhaps we should compare by lining up based on the series, years, engine. For example :

Merc C Class - W202 (1993 - 2000)
BMW E36 -
Audi A4 B5 / B5.5

Merc C Class - W203 (2000 - 2007)
BMW E46 -
Audi A4 B6 / B7

Merc C Class - W204 (2007 - )
BMW E90 -
Audi A4 B8

then goes for
E Class, 5 Series, A6
S Class, 7 series, A8
Coupe vs Coupe
SUV vs SUV
Brabus vs Alpina etc
//M vs RS
M-Sports vs SLine
Not to mention engine capacity and technology used....Turbo vs Kompressor.

As for tranny, Tiptronic vs SMG vs DSG vs CVT etc.

Bulit quality as the model progress typically the quality may improve. Example E36 interior build quality is better than Audi A4 B5. But Audi B6/B7 can be better as they progress.

Maintenance wise....again subjective. My friend spent rm40k for his W202 C200. Another colleague recently spent rm50k to overhaul his S280.

Again it is very personal. Bottom line once the passion kicks in you just let it flow ... For me for now....BMW !

 

[tehyw]

proton power...

 

[Nmr Nik Soh]

hahaha..i agreed with u ..pardypeople;652467]Asking such a question in a BMW enthusiast forum? Wait till the bomb squad is here and you'll have your answers. Honestly try asking in a AUDI/MERCEDES forum the same question and you'll have an opposite feedback. I think kombat_kanan has given you the hint.[/QUOTE]

 

[Anthony5785]

ngahahahahhaa full tank of fuel RM6.

On this fuel matter.......i lost , i have no further comment....

 

[ssmann]

Like asking whether NL better than Tomyam and whether PRC better then FCUK.....this user should be sent to Kuaci Land.....

 

[Apiz]

On this fuel matter.......i lost , i have no further comment....

LOL relax man haha

 

[aoch88]

As the name says, BMW can have a few meanings:

1. If you get a good unit, BMW means BRING MORE WOMAN
2. If your unit is a lemon, BMW means BANYAK MASUK WORKSHOP

Depends how you see it

 

[t2ribena]

and what's that has got to do with the comparison between BMW, MERC and AUDI as the thread starter asked??

As the name says, BMW can have a few meanings:

1. If you get a good unit, BMW means BRING MORE WOMAN
2. If your unit is a lemon, BMW means BANYAK MASUK WORKSHOP

Depends how you see it

 

[Anthony5785]

I think we enjoy banging the person who ask this question more then really discuss the thread.....

 

[aoch88]

I think we enjoy banging the person who ask this question more then really discuss the thread.....

+1
Forget about some official members acting like they are damn good. A few bad apples in the forest but we shouldn't chop the whole forest down Kids never learn.

 

[haywire]

+1
Forget about some official members acting like they are damn good. A few bad apples in the forest but we shouldn't chop the whole forest down Kids never learn.

Are you done yet calling names? Or should we expect more to come?

 

[Herbert]

Guys,

Please keep to topic of the thread.

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