I , as an owner of Mercedes Benz autos, personally almost did not buy my crossfire because of how inexpensive it was, that until I drove it. The dealer let me take it out for an hour on a test drive and during the drive I realized the cornering capabilites of this auto as well as it's acceleration and many looks I got. When I returned from the drive the salesman opened the hood and told me it had a mercedes motor, I was sold.