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Except it's kinda stupid, because it is basically just looking at the price of the cars and not the features or purpose. In reality the E-Class and 5-Series are the real competitors in my opinion.
Why in reality are E-class and 5 series the real competitors, can you elaborate?Except it's kinda stupid, because it is basically just looking at the price of the cars and not the features or purpose. In reality the E-Class and 5-Series are the real competitors in my opinion.
Except it's kinda stupid, because it is basically just looking at the price of the cars and not the features or purpose. In reality the E-Class and 5-Series are the real competitors in my opinion.
Except it's kinda stupid, because it is basically just looking at the price of the cars and not the features or purpose. In reality the E-Class and 5-Series are the real competitors in my opinion.
Except it's kinda stupid, because it is basically just looking at the price of the cars and not the features or purpose. In reality the E-Class and 5-Series are the real competitors in my opinion.
There are many ways to slice and dice data. Calling a comparison of cars sales by price class "stupid" isn't very bright in itself. It is a one of many valid ways of comparing sales. If you'd like to use a different metric, go right ahead. The presented chart is still useful. Would be interesting to see that same comparison done by quarter going back a few years...
Except it's kinda stupid, because it is basically just looking at the price of the cars and not the features or purpose. In reality the E-Class and 5-Series are the real competitors in my opinion.
As you said there are many ways to compare, but all the others are subjective. Price is the only one quantifiable without opinions. Because of that, it is arguably the most useful.
I was not even in the market looking for a new car, and I have never owned a car anywhere near the size of the S. But the S is so compelling and so clearly represents the future of the automobile that I just had to have one. So I sold my 1959 Porsche and my wife's Prius and bought an S. Never looked back. Then sold my Porsche Cayman to buy a Tesla Roadster to go 100% electric.To put it the other way around, I was/am in the market for a car the size of an E- or 5-. The Model S is too big for what we like. We bought it because it is so much better. We would not have stepped up to S- or 7- series vehicles.
For those comparing a Model S to an E class or 5 series, would you please stop as you are making no sense. The only real competition for us was the S class. We absolutely did not care for the E class (or the 5 series). IMHO the E Class used to be more upscale and a better vehicle in the lineup than what it is today. If you go with any of the following attributes, it is the S class that competes more with a Model S.
+ Seating comfort for 5 adults
+ Large trunk space
+ Weight class
+ Exterior dimensions
+ Interior capacity
+ Epitome of technology for the auto manufacturer
OK people .... several important points.
1. This chart was taken from TESLA itself. Motley Fool just reused it. SO TESLA believes that these are its competitors not Motley Fool.
2. Though the Model S buyers come from SEVERAL markets and E class and 5 series are of those. MOST buyers will come from S Class and 7 Series buyers and TESLA believes that too.
3. These are NOT pricing numbers !! They are units sold.
Conclusion don't shoot the messenger in this case. This chart came from TESLA.