What are the differences between imported and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz?

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Here are the differences between imported and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz: 1. Different prices: The most obvious difference between domestically produced and imported Mercedes-Benz is the price. Because imported models have to pay tariffs, value-added taxes, and various other taxes, and after the markups from layers of middlemen, the price you pay can be 100,000 to 200,000 RMB higher. 2. Differences in configuration or size: For example, Beijing Mercedes-Benz, to cater to Chinese consumers' preference for 'large' cars, has extended the wheelbase after domestic production, resulting in the so-called 'long-wheelbase' version. 3. Differences in some configurations: For example, small components like door parts and interiors are mostly domestically produced. Many parts of domestically produced Mercedes-Benz are manufactured by domestic OEMs, such as the wheels produced by Zhejiang Jinfei Machinery Group Co., Ltd. Although the sources of these parts are different and they may look similar, the actual feel during use is noticeably different. To some extent, China's specialization and technical levels still lag behind those abroad. 4. Differences in maintenance and repair: According to the 'Automotive Parts-to-Whole Price Ratio Research Report' released by the China Insurance Association and the China Automobile Maintenance and Repair Trade Association, the parts-to-whole price ratio for the Beijing Mercedes-Benz C-Class is 670%, while for the imported C-Class, it can reach as high as 1200%. If an important part gets damaged and you can't find the replacement, it not only takes time but also effort, whereas such situations are less common with domestically produced models.