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: Mercedes-Benz C class and BMW 3 series sold in China


HKuser2009
10-20-2009, 03:09 AM
Are they made in China? I know BMW has assembly plant in China to assemble 5 series, but what about the 3 series and C class from Mercedes?

As for Audi, I guess most of them are made in China since VW is the most popular brand there, am I right?

martin_krpan
10-20-2009, 12:50 PM
C class and 3 series are produced in China. As for Audi, their partner FAW is producing A4 and A6 both in lengthend versions. You can find pictures of all these cars at following links:

BMW:
http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3651

Mercedes:
http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3823

Audi in China:
http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3968
http://www.chinacarforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3401

fish4fun
10-21-2009, 01:52 AM
based on the reputation in China among those car makers...

I would buy A4L (1.8T will do!) , sharp image and good quality, and in many trims.


Models Dis. Trans MSRP in RMB
'10 A4L 3.2quattro 3.2 AT 578,100
'10A4L 2.0TFSI 2.0 AT 423,800
'10A4L 2.0TFSI M 2.0 AT 399,000
'10A4L 2.0TFSI M 2.0 AT 369,800
'10A4L 2.0TFSI M 2.0 AT 329,900
'10A4L 2.0TFSI M 2.0 AT 309,800
'10A4L 1.8TFSI L 1.8 AT 291,000

HKuser2009
10-21-2009, 04:00 AM
Okay, so for the benz, at least there are options to have imported vehicles instead of locally produced ones?

I noticed that the imported units don't have Chinese brand on the back, while locally produced ones do, am I correct?

martin_krpan
10-21-2009, 11:34 AM
Yes, that's how you recognize locally produced cars.

And answer to your first question: imported cars are much more expensive due to heavy import duties.

hugoDiego
10-24-2009, 04:44 AM
CBU cars are expensive in China but not entirely due to tarrif and transportation. Importers also push the CBU price high, not only the government.

chipsystem.eu
01-14-2010, 06:54 AM
hi. BMW is technically the absolute best car. better suspension and better engine and better in general. are you from china , I am looking for person who can help me sell my products in china. thanks

hugoDiego
01-25-2010, 10:11 PM
hi. BMW is technically the absolute best car. better suspension and better engine and better in general. are you from china , I am looking for person who can help me sell my products in china. thanks
BMW has better engine than audi and mercedes, but that's all...

aja72
03-19-2010, 01:37 AM
The more % of production of C class Mercedes are done in Germany.