“Mercedes draws on BMW past”, was jubilant past week the “trade paper”. Bravo. The natives of stuttgart sold 6000 cars in July more than the resident of Munich ore rival. It sees thus well out for Mercedes. Under company head Dieter Zet seems to move the change of trend closer. But the star should be pleased not too early. BecauseBMW now gets a pointed arrow from the Köcher, which aims fully into the image-coining/shaping Coupé niche. With the new335i those take the noble CLK 350 to Bavaria in the visor. Both elegant Zweitürer. Both with strong six-cylinders. Both sow-expensively. A hostile exchange on high level. Who triumphs in the eternal prestige duel?
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