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They have significantly different prices to produce, as well. The all-electric drivetrain costs less than an AMG supercharged V12. The BMW and the Mercedes have
by LeifCarrotson 9y ago
They have significantly different prices to produce, as well. The all-electric drivetrain costs less than an AMG supercharged V12. The BMW and the Mercedes have the same costs, so you can directly compare then, but the Model S does not.
I think what we're both saying is that the big gas-engine luxury car segment is different from whatever new segment the Tesla Model S has created.
But the point is that the new segment is taking buyers from the old.
- Retric 9y agoI don't know. Battery costs are currently massive, so Model S might cost more to manufacture. R&D and advertising also make the direct profit comparisons tricky. Have you seen a good direct comparison?