Audi, BMW, Mercedes & Volvo: Which brand is the most prestigious & why?

[BronzedAdonis]

Out of those Brands which is the most prestigious/luxurious and why?

detailed and thoughtful answers are appreciate but shorter ones are great too

[Kurαȷ]

Volvo is a car for dads and Audi is a Volkswagen that you pay a little too much for.

So it comes down to BMW and Mercedes.
Women definitely prefer Mercedes and perceive it as the more prestigious brand.
I personally prefer BMW, despite its reputation of a douchebag car with high maintenance costs, simply because I think BMW has better models in the entry level range.

The Mercedes models outside of the AMG line are pretty lame, papamobiles for 60 year old small business owners.
But if we are talking about AMG, it is definitely better than anything the BMW has to offer.

And, of course, Mercedes also sells actual supercars for up to 3m, and superluxurious limousines for well over 1m.
The BMW models over $500k are riced trash, Zagato looks ok, but it is not worth the money.

[reptocarl]

They’re known for different things. Audi has always been about new technology. BMW has always been about sporty handling. I’ve owned three and nothing and I mean nothing drives like a BMW. Mercedes has always been about saftey and durability/reliability and Volvo is well known for their saftey and crashworthiness

[Paris13]

I just Got another Upgraded AUDI... Best from the Rest. xxoo

[BronzedAdonis]

the new a1?

[ShortCircuit]

First of all, I think coupes and convertibles are the only body types that have any status at all. Thus, in my opinion, even a Chevy Camaro is preferable to any of Mercedes' sedans.

So for the purpose of this question, I'll only be comparing those brands' coupes and convertibles. BMWs and Mercedes are equal in status, but Mercedes are much more aesthetic. Audi's hold slightly less status, but are even more aesthetic than Mercedes if you ask me. As for Volvo... why is it even on this list?

[Browneye57]

Mercedes for luxury, BMW for performance. Neither you want to own out of warranty. EVER. Get a toyota if you don't want expensive repair bills. Or a Chevy. ;)

I will NEVER forget the 5000, so no Audi's ever for me. EVER.
Volvo doesn't even register, but I've had two of them. BOOOORRRRINNNGGG.
Also owned six MB, a BMW, two Porsches, and 45 other cars in my driving career.

[JimRSmith]

I've always felt Merc is, personally?

Quite willing to be shouted down on this, though, as I'm not majorly into cars.

[BronzedAdonis]

I agree.

[A-man-22]

Volvo, they make bricks but accept that and make it work with storage space and off road ability. Their inventions are actually useful, like seat belts.

BMW , mercedes and Audi all try to make "luxury saloons" but just come off as metallic heavy bricks packed with tech that half the driver's won't even use.
They are more pompous than prestigious in my opinion.

If you want a prestigious car brand then if you have the money McLaren is a good idea but if you don't then Volvo is a good pick.

[genericname85]

mercedes if you're a young or midle aged man. volvo if you're a very manly, traditional man, audi if you're the young dynamic and modern man.

BMW is for douchebags.

[lofii]

Bmw

Modified bmws turn heads more than those grocery getters lol

Audi and Mercedes dont even compare

[IisPhil]

well, for me as a german that is not a question

[BronzedAdonis]

go on

[IisPhil]

if you have money to burn in heaps and want to be comfortable, or just show you have it you drive Mercedes. you want something sporty and are a duche? BMW or Audi S / RS (still need heaps of money). you want a sporty car and know whats good? older BMW or Audi (only the brands in the question included) whant something that can go fast but isn't too tacky? A or Q Audi, depending on taste. need something affordable? volvo

[TohhhruAi]

BMW is a rich white guy ceo brand

[BronzedAdonis]

Toyota is for Mexicans

[TohhhruAi]

[alvincasey]

Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and last Volvo

[zagor]

Depends on the model.

[CT_CD]

Mercedes

[BronzedAdonis]

I agree

[CT_CD]

Thank you

[chc0009]

Audi.

[NovissimumVirorum]

Vulva

[Joker_]

Audi