Is Beijing Benz a Joint Venture or Domestic Vehicle?

[VonDavid]

Beijing Benz is a joint venture vehicle. Many models under the Mercedes-Benz brand have been localized by Beijing Benz, such as the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, etc. The A-Class is the entry-level sedan under the Mercedes-Benz brand. The domestically produced A-Class is equipped with three engines in total: a low-power version 1.3-liter turbocharged engine, a high-power version 1.3-liter turbocharged engine, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. The low-power version 1.3-liter turbocharged engine delivers 136 horsepower and a maximum torque of 200 Nm, with a maximum power output at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque range between 1,460 and 4,000 rpm. The high-power version 1.3-liter turbocharged engine produces 163 horsepower and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, with a maximum power output at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque range between 1,620 and 4,000 rpm. The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine generates 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of 300 Nm, with a maximum power output at 6,100 rpm and a maximum torque range between 1,600 and 4,000 rpm.