What is the Difference Between Imported Mercedes-Benz and Beijing Mercedes-Benz?
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1. In terms of material selection and usage, imported Mercedes-Benz vehicles use materials uniformly selected and ordered by the main Mercedes-Benz factory. In contrast, Beijing Mercedes-Benz mostly sources materials from its own cooperative manufacturers, as materials from the main factory are significantly more expensive and subject to high tariffs, making the overall vehicle cost much higher and less economical. 2. Beijing Mercedes-Benz also faces issues with reduced configurations, a problem not unique to Mercedes-Benz but common among many joint-venture vehicles. For example, the ACC adaptive cruise control system is standard on imported Mercedes-Benz E-Class models, while the domestic Mercedes-Benz E-Class only comes with standard cruise control, with no adaptive cruise option even on top-tier models. 3. There are also significant differences in post-sale maintenance and repairs between imported Mercedes-Benz and Beijing Mercedes-Benz. As everyone knows, some car parts need replacement after prolonged use due to their limited lifespan. For Beijing Mercedes-Benz, replacing parts is relatively straightforward, as most required components can be found at 4S stores nationwide, and the costs are not excessively high. However, imported Mercedes-Benz is different—many of its parts are not readily available domestically and must be ordered from the original factory, incurring additional tariffs, which significantly increases the cost of a single part. Moreover, importing parts also takes time, leading to longer wait periods.
