RIGHT NOW, WHICH German Brand Is YOUR Favorite?

In the never ending battle for the supreme German automaker, only one can stand proudly as the holder of the crown. But we've noticed that there is definitely a cyclicality in this endeavor.

In other words, one manufacturer can't remain on top forever.

Agent 001 and I had a conversation the other day after the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show where we were discussing the German brands. He told me that he use to be a BIG fan of Mercedes-Benz's products and adored just about all of them. Now though he seems to find more to like in the current lineup of Audis and BMWs. It was this conversation that spawned the story.

For me, I have to say that while I use to be a Bimmerphile, I have jumped ship to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche's products.  What can I say? The AMGs get me everytime.

That said, we want to know -- Where Do YOU stand RIGHT NOW? WHICH German brand is YOUR favorite?


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pepito66 - 12/4/2012 8:26:31 PM

+3 Boost

BMW
Mercedes
Porsche

Henanamani1 - 12/4/2012 9:05:23 PM

+3 Boost

BMW (650 GRAN COUPE, M6, M5)

Agent00R - 12/4/2012 9:34:47 PM

-2 Boost

So, that doesn't really tell us which brand you prefer over the other or how that's changed over time...

Henanamani1 - 12/5/2012 9:55:25 AM

+3 Boost

I thought the question was, "What is my favorite German Brand right now?" Agent00R. The answer is BMW

pepito66 - 12/4/2012 10:09:17 PM

+2 Boost

BMW.

94geo - 12/4/2012 10:20:14 PM

+3 Boost

991 Porsche 911
BMW M3
Mercedes E350 Bluetech

Terry989 - 12/4/2012 10:38:57 PM

+2 Boost

Porsche
They still do handling and road feel like no other. Other than the 911 Turbo, not a car I would take a to drag race, but on a winding mountain road or race track, few others compare with the overall car experience.

vtandon - 12/4/2012 10:49:57 PM

-4 Boost

1. Mercedes/Porsche are tied
2. Audi
3. BMW, but way down the list. Their quality and customer service is horrible. Owned BMW the last 15 years and after my last BMW, I will never own one again.

skytop - 12/8/2012 9:48:20 PM

+1 Boost

You owned a car you describe as 'horrible' for 15 years? Ha ha haaaa
Either you are a masochist or a very poor liar.

bintintin - 12/4/2012 11:20:15 PM

-1 Boost

1. Audi
2. Porche
3. Mercedes

vdiv - 12/4/2012 11:28:34 PM

+3 Boost

Opel
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cidflekken - 12/4/2012 11:38:20 PM

+3 Boost

Each of the German luxury marques has models within their lineups that are my favorites in their respective categories.
Entry Sedan - Audi S4
Mid - BMW 5 Series
Small Coupe - tie Audi S5/MB E550
Large - MB S-Class
Large Coupe - BMW 6 Series
Small Roadster - Porsche Boxster
Roadster - MB SL
Small SUV - Audi Q5
Mid SUV - BMW X5
Large SUV - MB GL
Small Performance Sedan/Coupe - tie BMW M3/MB C63 Black Series
Mid Performance Sedan - MB E63 AMG
Large Performance Sedan/Coupe - Porsche Panamera Turbo S
Performance SUV - Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
Supercar - Audi R8

cidflekken - 12/4/2012 11:39:55 PM

+1 Boost

Oops, forgot:
4-Door Coupe - 3-way tie Audi S7/BMW Grand Coupe/MB CLS 550/CLS63 AMG

pmrmd - 12/5/2012 12:44:06 AM

+3 Boost

If that girl comes with the Audi, then its my favorite.

dayday - 12/5/2012 3:27:07 AM

+3 Boost

BMW
Porsche
Mercedes
Audi

Lexus - 12/5/2012 3:30:46 AM

+1 Boost

Design wise:

1. Audi
2. MB
3. BMW
4. Porsche (Great performance cars but I can't get over the Kermit the Frog look of the 911 models.

Performance wise:

1. Porsche
2. BMW
3. Audi
4. MB

racerf109 - 12/5/2012 8:15:38 AM

+3 Boost

BMW

SoMuchChedda - 12/5/2012 8:17:51 AM

+4 Boost

Mercedes
BMW
Porsche

Autopinion - 12/5/2012 8:25:36 AM

+1 Boost

Audi

DeutschlandV8 - 12/5/2012 8:38:14 AM

+2 Boost

BMW 7 series
Mercedes SLS
Porsche Cayman

skytop - 12/5/2012 11:32:14 AM

+3 Boost

1. BMW
2. Porsche
3. MB
4. Audi

Dead last: GM

VISO - 12/5/2012 11:56:52 AM

-3 Boost

Audi>MB>BMW

colipidus - 12/5/2012 12:37:53 PM

+2 Boost

1. BMW [innovation, design language, value]
2. AUDI [come the furthest in the past 5-10 years, loving the simplistic design language, exterior details eg.lights, not so crazy about interiors yet]
3. BENZ [retro agressive grills were a step in the right direction, impressive interiors, luxury benchmark, handling/sportiness improving over the years]
4. PORSCHE [needs more models, exterior design needs to be a further departure, interiors improving but not as innovative]

Yonder7 - 12/5/2012 12:43:48 PM

+1 Boost

MB...Wonderful engines
Porsche...the best definition of Sport...
Audi...Excellent relation price/product.
BMW...Driving engineering...

LexSucks - 12/5/2012 4:53:22 PM

0 Boost

It would have to be mercedes right now.

Chip - 12/5/2012 5:26:54 PM

+4 Boost

BMW

gkearns56 - 12/5/2012 6:13:40 PM

+1 Boost

Audi

iamdabest1 - 12/6/2012 8:31:39 AM

+1 Boost

porsche, audi, bmw, mercedes

lmariorod - 12/7/2012 5:05:12 AM

+1 Boost

Audi everyday of the week and twice on Sunday!