What does BBA mean?

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ORowan
07/25/25 8:26am
In the automotive context, BBA refers to the three German luxury car brands: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. The English name for Mercedes-Benz is BENZ, BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke, and Audi is AUDI. An easier way to remember them is by their Chinese pronunciations: Ben Chi (Mercedes-Benz), Bao Ma (BMW), and Ao Di (Audi), which together form the acronym BBA. Taking the Mercedes-Benz E-Class as an example, its dimensions are 5078mm in length, 1860mm in width, and 1484mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3079mm. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 280Nm.
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SanBrielle
08/10/25 6:55pm
You're asking about BBA? I often see people discussing this in car enthusiast groups. Simply put, it's the abbreviation for the three major German luxury car brands: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. The B stands for Benz (Mercedes), the first B is for BMW, and A represents Audi. These three brands are basically benchmarks in the luxury car market, each with its own characteristics: Mercedes has luxurious and comfortable interiors, BMW offers top-notch handling, and Audi leads in lighting technology. Nowadays many car buyers consider BBA as their first choice, especially young white-collar workers who think driving these cars gives them face. However, it's worth noting that BBA maintenance isn't cheap - replacing a bumper might cost an ordinary person a month's salary.
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