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Customer incentives and waiting times on medium-premium cars in major European markets.(Incentives)

Automotive News Europe, April, 2005

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Mercedes E class

The Mercedes E class outsold its closest competitor, the BMW 5 series, 166,617 units to 142,548 last year in western Europe despite a 13.2% sales decline compared with 2003. Fleet agencies in Spain get a 7% discount. Dealers in Italy are offering a 3.5% lease over 3 years with a 10%-45% deposit and 25%-52% final payment. Dealers in Germany will give financing from 4.9% while car buyers in the UK and France can a

discount worth up to 13%. Diesel versions are the top sellers and takes 9-16 weeks to get.

BMW 5 series

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Automotive Industry

Customer incentives and waiting times on medium-premium cars in major European markets.(Incentives)

Automotive News Europe, April, 2005

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