What Daimler's Mercedes Is Doing To Close In On BMW Before This Decade Ends

Over the last 18 months, increases in both volumes and operating profits have been positive for Mercedes, which is now bang in the middle of its product offensive strategy, and aims to topple BMW by the end of this decade. Among various markets and market trends that impact Mercedes' contention for the global luxury vehicle throne, we single out the Chinese automotive industry and the growing demand for compact premium vehicles.