Originally Posted by latinasojourn

the MB will hold it's value better if that is important to you.

and has slightly higher snob appeal.

in the import auto business the BMW is mostly snickered at by those that sell them. (the running joke is "BMW" stands for "Black Man's Wish")

technologically the beemer is now behind the jap cars. not so with the MB.

i've owned both types, and drive an S class.