2019 BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Which one should you buy?

The all-new, G20-generation BMW 3 Series was recently launched in the South African market and many supporters of the Bavarian brand's products would regard the new model a disappointment if it didn’t immediately become the new benchmark in the keenly-contested business class sedan segment of the new vehicle market. However, the larger, more refined and technologically advanced 3 Series still needs to overcome considerable opposition in the shape of the recently facelifted W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which is widely regarded as a segment frontrunner. So, which one is the best? In a battle of sportily-clad turbodiesel-powered derivatives, Ciro De Siena compares the 2019 BMW 320d M Sport with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C220d AMG Line.

0:00 Intro
0:13 BMW 3 series vs Mercedes Benz C class
0:22 320d M Sport vs C220d AMG line
0:27 Engine similarities
0:53 Comparison in handling
2:40 Interior & features
6:21 Boot space comparison
7:11 Fuel & drive experience comparison
10:52 Conclusion
12:17 Outro

[HiddenWen]

Both top dogs in their class. Which ever you choose, you'll love em. Me personally? I like the C-class.

[motheolebelo]

What a review that gives us car buyer a different view to these cars.

Awesomely well detailed review and it was worth a wait.

[raymondmahlake]

For me the Mercedes as old as it is still looks better than the latest BMW and Audi, that goes for the interior as well, take c- class is simply gorgeous

[ForgetMeNatz]

That BMW, I just can't take my eyes off her! WoW!!

[danI]

Really great review. But the Audi vs BMW va Mercedes question is really hard to answer. It’s a matter of personal preference

[lhqlzre]

Greetings from Greece mate!
You are my best car reviewer!
It's always a joy!

[Chif_GT]

BMW is with no doubt the one i would go for. Benz looks ok, but 3 series makes it look much older.

[AL-puux]

C300 is a great comfortable daily driver. interior is of good quality but due for a refresh. Still better than having to deal with the rough ride but better interior of the 3 series on a daily basis

[azadr]

Your reviews are awesome + love your accent and mannerisms. Go South Africa!

[lavayuki]

I'm not much of a racer driver or into sporty designs, so I'd be more for Mercedes as I like the luxury look

[shotta]

BMW never fail to impress me with the 3 series. Consistently top its class and segment leader. The competition closes in but the 3 series always comes out on top.

[Piquant-roff]

BMW drivers buy BMW for performance and merc drivers buy Mercedes for comfort.personally I'm a BMW kind of guy my self

[joebloggs]

The sweet spot between those two is the new 3 series with adaptive suspension and the run flats ditched!

[yeezus]

Both cars are amazing I like older BMWs more than older mercedes but I like newer Mercedes more than newer BMWs at the end of the day its all about personal preference

[MavenProductions]

Had a 3 series msport 3 cars ago and loved it but made a big mistake of changing to an A4 which I find as dull to drive as they are to look at so got a merc 350 v6 eclass this time and have have to say they are a much more premium car, more relaxed drive than a BMW. I still love my Bmws, feel like they are more fun to driver generally and even look better than their merc counterparts but Mercs just have that air of class about them. Even when I owned bmws (and I will again as I'm after m4 next) I always feel like they play second fiddle to Audis imo arent in the same league as any of then like for like.

[TheUkdan]

I've just taken delivery of a new 320d Touring and it is a dream! Even with the M Sport suspension, yes it is a little on the firm side but the seats absorb a lot of the extra bumps. It's super quiet and refined around town and on the motorways and great fun when you hit the windy roads. Not bad for an estate - not bad at all! Coming from an Audi A4 saloon, which now feels and looks extremely dated.

[Petrol_head]

The tech used in BMW is way ahead of merc plus the interior is so fresh that it blows away that one in merc..

[kgothatsophenye]

The BMW 3 series is more than impressive, i mean they've went all out to make it look different from it's predecessor unlike the Merc. Am really impressed by this review.

[SAKHIWEMARKPIKE]

3 Series Yesterday 3 Series Today 3 Series forever

[aarvin]

That 3 series looks really good when compared to the merc.