A Twitter user SROCKINGK wrote that they couldn’t wait to find out. But Audi went ahead and tweeted: “We’re waiting”. Scroll down for some hilarious ads from the past, and be assured the last one just fantastic!The war has not been limited to a single mode of advertising, it spreads to print and billboard, even video!
BUt Audi went ahead and poked BMW again calling its car a pawn. BMW and Audi are two of the leading German car manufacturers in the world and their BMW vs Audi Billboard Ad War is a trend. You can't please everyone all the time – that was the brief given to the stylists, much to the dismay of purists.It used to be that BMWs were like their Mercedes-Benz counterparts, but for young(er) people.
Then came the niche segments, the in-between badges like the A5, CLS and Gran Coupe – essentially the coupe-fication of everything, including SUVs, which explains the even-numbered Q and X models (Audi and BMW) and Benz adding the Coupe suffix to its kerb-hoppers. BMW even got in a tussle with Mercedes Benz.It began something like this. Just when we were beginning to think BMW might just shrug this one off and pay no heed, BMW Twitter manager came up with a ballistic reply.We see it, where we usually do… in the rear view mirror.This reminds us of the time when BMW and Audi got into a tiff over billboards. We need not explain what Audi saw in it. The matter grew quite big with it leading to the involvement of flying zeppelins.Audi advertised the A4 with the tagline ‘Your move, BMW’.
These luxury carmakers, in addition to creatively designing their cars, design some super creative and witty advertisements too. If there was just one car manufacturer in the world, there would be a single design language, similar sounding engines, outcomes of races wouldn’t be worth biting nails. It all started with a billboard in Los Angeles, CA. Now, this was a clear challenge in BMW’s face, and hence the brand responded with a billboard advertising the 3 Series. Secondly, it costs about the same to produce a beautiful car as it does to hatch an ugly one.
Now, this was a clear challenge in BMW’s face, and hence the brand responded with a billboard advertising the 3 Series. When quizzed, most onlookers assumed the car was worth at least twice that, when judged only by its notable on-road presence and premium appearance. But first, we need to talk about the new BMW 4 Series. Welcome to BMW Australia, the official website that offers a range of information and services about new and used BMW vehicles. Also read: Ad wars: When BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar prove prowess through advertisements Image: Forbes The word checkmate was supposed to be the end of a game. Mercedes Benz came up with a brilliant way to demonstrate stability – a chicken.
Audi advertised the A4 with the tag line ‘Your move, BMW’.
Who's winning the design war? Sparks fly for this #M4 in exclusive Yas Marina Blue’ BMW’s tweet read. The war intensified over the months as both companies came up with competing billboard ads. Will we get used to it? Also read: Ad wars: When BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Jaguar prove prowess through advertisements Image: Forbes The word checkmate was supposed to be the end of a game. It was a turbodiesel-powered CLA (ultimately a swooshy A-Class, but with the addition of a boot) and yours for R660k.