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Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS
Mercedes didn't overtake BMW because of EVs..what EV do they have anyway? They stepped up their design and AMG has become a very respected performance brand, maybe even more than M is now.
As someone said, BMW became a reactionary brand, playing it safe for far too long. Merc on the other hand took more risks and played revolutionary with their designs in this generation, and it worked for them. This is what BMW used to be. Because lets face it, mercs drive pretty much the same as before, and their engines apart from AMGs still suck compared to BMW.
As EVs are concerned, yes BMW is "ahead" in terms of technology than merc, but again the design was a fail. Tesla on the other hand makes decent EVs with decent looks. The problem with charging stations affect everyone, thus you cant blame it for BMWs downfall.
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Merc emerged from its crappy Chrysler days with a vengeance. All their redesigns have been wonderfully executed. Once the grappy GLE and GLS are replaced their overhaul will be pretty much complete.
Merc's design language changes quite a bit with every generation, especially the interiors. Sit in any BMW and you've sat in them all. My E90 doesn't feel much different from the F30 from inside, and the F30 drives like a Toyota in comparison, so why the hell would I replace it?