What are the differences between imported Mercedes-Benz and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz?
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The differences between imported Mercedes-Benz and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz are mainly reflected in the following four aspects: 1. Different prices: Imported Mercedes-Benz needs to pay various taxes such as tariffs and value-added taxes, which are generally hundreds of thousands more expensive than domestically produced ones. 2. Different configurations or sizes: To cater to domestic consumption habits, domestically produced Mercedes-Benz will lengthen key models and launch long-wheelbase versions. 3. Different parts and interiors: Most of the door components and interiors used in domestically produced Mercedes-Benz come from domestic OEM factories, while imported Mercedes-Benz uses original factory-produced parts. 4. Different difficulty and cost of maintenance: Imported Mercedes-Benz uses original factory parts, which are relatively more expensive than domestically produced ones, and the maintenance process is more troublesome, with parts shortages occurring from time to time.
As someone who has worked in a 4S dealership for many years, I've noticed quite obvious differences between imported Mercedes-Benz and domestically produced Mercedes-Benz. Imported Mercedes-Benz vehicles are shipped directly from Germany, with more refined body materials and welding techniques. The paint thickness can be about 0.2mm thicker, and even the sound of closing the door feels more solid. Domestically produced Mercedes-Benz do use some cheaper local parts, but BAIC's factory quality control has improved significantly in recent years. In terms of maintenance and repairs, domestically produced Mercedes-Benz have a clear advantage with ample parts inventory - replacing a bumper can be 30% cheaper than the imported version. The most noticeable difference is still the price - the on-the-road price for the same GLC model is over 100,000 RMB cheaper for the domestic version. However, imported models offer more variety, with sports cars like the AMG GT only available as imports.
