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The E-class is an entirely different class from the Model 3 and 3 series. Maybe just a C-class typo. Pretty impressive, especially considering that the 3 serie
by rconti 6y ago
The E-class is an entirely different class from the Model 3 and 3 series. Maybe just a C-class typo.
Pretty impressive, especially considering that the 3 series is a similar age (both ~2018). The C class is getting long in the tooth, though, dates to 2016.
- mulmen 6y agoIt definitely looks like a typo. But the Audi A6 is also an equivalent to the BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E Class. The A5 seems like a better comparison to the Model 3. I wonder if the numbers are also wrong? Did they actually compare E Class and A6 sales instead of C Class and A5 sales? Are 4 Series included in with 3 Series numbers? What about M cars?
- rconti 6y agoGood point. Since they specifically mention sedans, likely it's limited to 4 door 3 series, C class, A4 type cars, wagons/coupes/convertibles need not apply.
- mulmen 6y agoYeah the A4 and A5 seem comparable but Tesla only mentions the A6, a larger sedan like the 5 Series or E Class. I'd like to see the detailed numbers on this. Also, the 3 Series wagon seems like it would be included in these numbers?
- rconti 6y agoIf I were Tesla, I would absolutely exclude wagons, because it makes my numbers look worse, and IMO it's legitimate because it's a different body style (I'm a wagon lover, but I own a Model 3).
- mulmen 6y agoI can understand them excluding wagons if they did. The issue is I don't know what these numbers actually represent so it's hard to draw any conclusions. Is there somewhere with more detail on what numbers they actually used for the "Global premium vehicle sales" graph on page 8?
- stephencanon 6y ago3 series wagon is no longer sold in the US, sadly.
- mulmen 6y agoThat is sad. But this raises another question, is Tesla only quoting US sales here?