...es-Benz A-Klasse (W168)]], another rational monospace saloon that Mercedes-Benz could pitch as a C-segment alternative.
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...hanks to the FWD proportions that made it feel different to the [[Mercedes-Benz]], but even in China it was criticized for being a copycat. Rear end looked
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...t from the [[Volkswagen K 70|K 70]], and the 6·8-litre from the [[Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6,9]], though at least one authority says the BMW 3·0-litre six was
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...des-Benz B-Klasse (T245)]] clone, originally previewed as C301. [[Mercedes-Benz]] had partnered with Beijing on other ventures; it was a surprise the car w
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...Engine development began when Auto Union was under [[Mercedes-Benz|Daimler-Benz AG]] ownership. Refresh in 1970.
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...DKW van, then DKW small cars. In 1958, the company became part of Daimler-Benz AG, but it was sold to [[Volkswagen]] in 1965.
...yshell for its large A8 in 1994. It challenged the supremacy of [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[BMW]] in the German luxury sector. It expanded to different niches,
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...cedes-Benz]]. The first product was a saloon range based on the [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse]], but positioned even further upmarket, with a wheelbase longer t
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...ket. The styling might have been very conservative—comparisons to Mercedes-Benz were regularly made, though it had a very Japanese feel about it—and the
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...n name retired, the upscale Brougham became its own model line. [[Mercedes-Benz]]-style grille. Last hurrah for the [[Opel Rekord E1]], as Brougham and sis
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...six. Pricey (DM21.556) but still cheaper than its chief rival at Mercedes-Benz. Well equipped but mid-Atlantic styling not to everyone’s tastes, and 197
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...XD3P from 1991. Petrol engines from Isuzu; later a diesel from [[Mercedes-Benz]] when Ssangyong made an agreement to share technology with the German firm
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...der engines retired. Fully revised interior. Very outclassed by [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[BMW]] by now, though still a favourite among the British. Very cram
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...oors; while its S8 convertible model took its styling cues from [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Unsurprisingly, there was criticism from the west about the apparent pir
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...elation to the bread-and-butter models, and a true rival to the [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse]]. In many respects, Toyota succeeded, and the top Celsiors—sold
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...trends rather than following US ones, and reminiscent of period [[Mercedes-Benz]] saloons. Two body styles: a more upright sedan and a sleeker hardtop. New
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...en takes years of racing expertise, and building a road car for [[Mercedes-Benz]], and launches its second own-brand sports’ car using Formula 1 technolo
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...ssover on CMA platform shared with [[Lynk & Co. 01]], rivalling [[Mercedes-Benz GLA]] and [[BMW X1 (F48)]]. Styled by Ian Kettle. Large C-pillar with paint
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...(V12 DOHC).''' High-tech 7-series, as [[BMW]] attempts to beat [[Mercedes-Benz]] on technology. Rear-wheel-steer technology (Integral Active Steering), im
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...m³ (V8 OHV), 4565 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' Cadillac’s attempt to rival [[Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)]], with stylish (by Pininfarina) convertible, though mated to a f
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...ent rear-end. Considered equal to or better than more expensive [[Mercedes-Benz]] models. Fastback coupé originally had coke-bottle styling; this changed
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...ook alongside A4 and A8, as well as [[BMW 5er-Reihe (E39)]] and [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W210)]]. Excellent cabin, raising the standard among German luxur
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...tional [[Jeep]] silhouette. Retained ladder-frame chassis. Some [[Mercedes-Benz]]-licensed engines, shared with [[Ssangyong Musso]]. Taillamps and external
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...the [[De Tomaso Longchamp]], a car designed to compete with the [[Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)]] of these years. Notchback style was the first for a Maserati co
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...ger than before, and heavier than its chief German competitors ([[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W222)]] and [[BMW 7er-Reihe (G11)]]), despite aluminium frame. Co
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...''' Compact- to mid-size (by US standards) sedan, marketed as a [[Mercedes-Benz]] alternative. On [[Ford Maverick (1970–9)|Maverick]] chassis, which coul
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...tremely well and beat the Germans on refinement. Slightly dull, [[Mercedes-Benz]]-esque styling outside, but that never deterred US buyers, who appreciated
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...at 0,208) luxury electric sedan rivalling [[Tesla Model S]] and [[Mercedes-Benz EQE]]. First model on the NT2·0 platform, with plenty of luxuries, includi
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...on refinement ([[Toyota Celsior]]-based LS was quieter than any [[Mercedes-Benz]] or [[Rolls-Royce]]), quality (even minutiæ such as steering wheel stitch
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...h battery (16·7 kWh usable), EQ branding from 2018 in line with [[Mercedes-Benz]].
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...–9)]] platform, targeting buyers of foreign luxury cars, namely [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Not that roomy, and 1975s less than reliable, but still sold well throug
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...as a four, as smooth as a six’. Perhaps it was, but [[BMW]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]] buyers were unconvinced.
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...ith a slippery C<sub>d</sub> of 0,271, beating the likes of the [[Mercedes-Benz EQC]] and [[Audi E-tron]]. Active air intakes at front helped reduced wind
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...a (1975–80)]], only slightly plusher, and with similar ''faux''-[[Mercedes-Benz]] looks. Only real distinction to this heavy car separately from Granada wa
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...which he called a Volkswagen, with prototypes later constructed by Daimler-Benz. With the Third Reich having announced a purchase plan for the cars, which
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...ing not to everyone’s tastes, and buyers preferring [[BMW]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Outclassed dynamically, though computer-controlled active suspension an
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...erior and air conditioning. Rare, but not that well built next to Mercedes-Benz SL or Jaguar XK; weight meant that performance from Ford V8 was blunted.
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...and [[Roewe 950]]. Some Chinese media reports claimed D80 had a [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W212)]] LWB platform, but none explained how its rear-wheel drive
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...as not fitting. Very roomy—reported to have more legroom than a [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse]] at launch—and very cheap, although dynamically not much differ
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...oking a little stale alongside rival offerings from [[BMW]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]].
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.... Handling also left something to be desired when compared with [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W213)]] and [[BMW 5er-Reihe (G30)]].
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...x anti-lock brake option for the first time, years before [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W116)]]. New sheetmetal 1972, with large bumpers 1973.
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...the four-cylinder unit than the five- and six-cylinder units at [[Mercedes-Benz]], [[Audi]] and [[BMW]].
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...ubishi Lancer|Lancer]] Evolution. Petrol 2·4 a development between Daimler-Benz and [[Hyundai]]. Top- and bottom-hinged tailgate; seven-seat capacity, thou
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...top of the junior executive market against [[Audi A4 (B8)]] and [[Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse (W204)]]. Interior far better than predecessor with more standard
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...the company with an entry-level model rivalling [[BMW Z3]] and [[Mercedes-Benz SLK]].
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...enger (2008–23)]]. Good value in the home market. Helped by the [[Mercedes-Benz]] input, which meant a more solid chassis, and good ride and handling, but
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...nomical car. Also well equipped in order to lure customers from [[Mercedes-Benz]] and [[BMW]]. Quattros particularly good with roadholding, but ride and ha
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...car based on a shortened [[De Tomaso Deauville]] platform, with [[Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)]]-style looks. Styled by Tom Tjaarda at Ghia. As with [[De Tomaso
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...especially in the US, where it undercut rivals from [[BMW]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Last to be sold as Aristo on the home market; its successor would don th
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...l ''tour de force'' from [[Audi]], challenging top [[BMW]]s and [[Mercedes-Benz]]es, though failing due to looks that resembled lesser C3 or Type 44 models
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...m³ diesel (I6 DOHC), 4395 cm³ (V8 DOHC).''' BMW’s answer to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218)]]: a four-door coupé based around the [[BMW 6er-Reihe (F12)|Sec
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...]-based four-door coupé from Shanghai Volkswagen, rivalling the [[Mercedes-Benz CLA]]. A second generation appeared on an evolution of the original MLB pla
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...(W12 DOHC).''' Top saloon from Volkswagen, designed to take on [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse]]. Developed under Ferdinand Piëch, Phaeton had certain lofty ref
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...1991 cm³ petrol, 1461, 2143 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC).''' Reclothed [[Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117)]] made at the [[Nissan]] plant in England, created as part of [[
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...e broader change would take place in 2019. Interior inspired by [[Mercedes-Benz]], with large horizontal screen, as well as chrome plating and wood-grain e
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...versus the [[Ford Granada]], and production numbers well below [[Mercedes-Benz W123]] in Germany. Replaced by facelifted A2 in 1982, but South Africa buil
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...car owed its origins to the [[Simca Vedette (1954–7)]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz]] 190, with a unique transmission. Production was 30 units.
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...her stretch, with wheelbase up 205 mm (to 2,835 mm, challenging [[Mercedes-Benz]] and others) and length up 345 mm). First postwar Japanese car in the clas
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...er turbodiesel), conceived in response to [[BMW 3er-Reihe]] and [[Mercedes-Benz W201]]. Two-litre from 1986 with catalytic converter. More generous equipme
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...a goes more upmarket with fourth-generation Soarer, going after [[Mercedes-Benz SL (R230)]]. Designed as a convertible from the start, with styling by Soti
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...Passat (B7)|Passat]]: a four-door coupé, this time to rival the [[Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117)]]. Slotted above the [[Volkswagen Lavida|Lavida]] and [[Volkswag
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...n Passat (B6)]] with lowered roofline, designed to compete with [[Mercedes-Benz CLS (C219)]]. CC denotes Comfort Coupé. Strict four-seater. Marketed as mo
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...eviving S90 nameplate last seen in the 1990s, gunning after the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W213)]]. T8 with plug-in hybrid drivetrain and twin-charging (sup
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...nomy better than average. [[Volkswagen]] 2·0 diesel replaced by [[Mercedes-Benz]] 2·2 unit in 2010.
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...red production at KdF-Stadt in 1940. Prototypes in 1938–9 built by Daimler-Benz AG. RM 990 purchase scheme never honoured due to WWII, and production mostl
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...[[Simca Vedette (1954–7)]] and 70 bhp OHV engine based around a [[Mercedes-Benz]] 190 unit and chassis. Self-designed three-speed manual transmission. Labo
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...rsion of the [[BMW 2er-Reihe (G42)]] coupé. BMW’s answer to the [[Mercedes-Benz CLA (C118)]]. Multi-link rear suspension, aiding body control; rougher ride
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...eived as an upscale 80 in response to the [[BMW 3er-Reihe]] and [[Mercedes-Benz W201]] models. Originally the 90s were the old five-cylinder 80s with a fac
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...[[Renault Fuego]] side glass, [[Citroën CX]] rear-view mirrors, [[Mercedes-Benz W201]] windscreen wiper, [[Renault 5 Turbo]] front indicators and [[BMW 3er
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...d 510 km. Wheelbase at 3,110 mm, and length at 5,209 mm, in the [[Mercedes-Benz GLS (X167)]] and [[BMW X7]] territory, but with looks that would give the [
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...oor sedan. F/R, F/A, 2491, 2997 cm³ (I6 DOHC).''' Challenger to [[Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse]] and [[BMW 3er-Reihe]] inside Japan, considered a shrunk-down ver
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...hape, as Chinese buyers preferred a traditional boot, rivalling [[Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117)]] and [[Audi A3 (8V)]]. Turbocharged engines. Exported to Méxic
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...ment wished. Never made much of a dent in [[BMW]], [[Audi]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]] sales. Estate added 2004. UK deleted most petrol engines from line-up in
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...d Terracan, intended as Hyundai’s answer to [[Toyota Harrier]], [[Mercedes-Benz ML (W163)]] and other luxury rivals. Sold as ix55 in some countries. Well e
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...h electric.''' Luxury EV challenging the [[Porsche Taycan]] and [[Mercedes-Benz EQS]], with high-capacity, fast-charging batteries promising up to an 840 k
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...blished the A6 as a credible rival to the [[BMW 5er-Reihe]] and [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse]].
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...fter which the model line was transferred from Beijing Jeep (later Beijing Benz) to Beijing Auto Works to become the [[Beijing Knight]].
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...cedes-AMG]] | ''Model:'' [[Mercedes-AMG SL]] | ''Predecessor:'' [[Mercedes-Benz SL (R231)]]
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...iving its models greater presence against [[BMW 5er-Reihe]] and [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse]]. Themes developed from earlier A6, but with greater emphasis on
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...bin raided for the rest of the car (e.g. Setra bus headlights, [[Mercedes-Benz]] window-winder mechanism, and [[Porsche]] door locks).
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...82–3 (prod. 3). 4-door saloon. F/R, 3839, 4973 cm³ (V8 OHC).''' [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126)]] with new front and rear ends, reminiscent of predecessor
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...(I6 OHC).''' Large, well equipped and very ugly MPV, powered by [[Mercedes-Benz]]-licensed engines. Decent luggage space, but rearmost seats for children;
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...ly priced in the US, undercutting retail prices for [[BMW iX]], [[Mercedes-Benz EQC]], and [[Jaguar I-Pace]].
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...be released. Much bigger, with proper rear space, but alongside [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W220)]] and [[BMW 7er-Reihe (E65)]], perceived as old hat despite
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...China had a turbocharged M274 two-litre petrol unit shared with [[Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse (W212)]], later launched in Japan. Same wheelbase as before, thoug
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...J730]] (in turn based on [[Daihatsu Charade (G100)]]). ''Faux'' [[Mercedes-Benz]] grille to signal prestige for mainland Chinese buyers getting in to cars
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...y’s fortunes by being an expensive, premium sports car to rival [[Mercedes-Benz 300SL (W198)]]. Based on [[BMW 502|502]]. Engine outputted 150 hp, 165 hp i
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...or facelift later that year. Not that successful as [[BMW]] and [[Mercedes-Benz]] found their groove in the same market. Deleted in 1976, with Diplomat ran
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...more elegant, and following a unique style. Large 7 showed its [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W126)]]-beating intent with V12 with computer management at top o
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...the revived range of Maybachs, looking to all the world like a [[Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse (W220)]], on which it was based. Never considered that exclusive,
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...named after the approximate 100 PS power output. Developed by ex-Mercedes-Benz engineer Ludwig Kraus. Two-doors generally DM300 cheaper. Fastback coupé (
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...older, later the majority shareholder. BMW had almost been sold to Daimler-Benz AG, but opposition from the workforce and trade unions, and advice from the
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...to challenge the [[BMW 6er-Reihe Gran Coupé]], [[Audi A7]] and [[Mercedes-Benz CLS (C218)]], and offers a diesel (from VM Motori) within its line-up. Ghib
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...nit and instrumentation brought up to date, thanks to deal with [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Steering lighter, lacking the traditional feel. Twin-turbo V8 (sourced f
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