Mercedes owners in China are wealthiest, study says

A woman walks past a Mercedes dealership in Shanghai. Mercedes owners in China have the highest household assets at 11.3 million yuan (1.47 million euros), the study found. (Reuters)

November 29, 2014 05:00 AM

BEIJING (Bloomberg) -- Mercedes-Benz owners in China are probably successful and wealthy entrepreneurs while those who drive a Cadillac are likely white-collar workers, according to a brand study.

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