2023 BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes C-Class vs Audi A4 // The $50,000 Question

The Mercedes-Benz C300 ($60,365 as specced in Canada, ~$48,400 in the US) is all new this year, and has seen several improvements. Such as: a partially electrified engine, helping increase torque by more than 20 ft lbs over last year’s model, and a new generation of MBUX infotainment. But are the new changes enough to crush its fellow German rivals? The BMW 330i xDrive ($59,150 as specced in Canada, $46,470 in the US) is rated at the same horsepower and torque, but has a much faster claimed 0-60 time. And the Audi A4 ($60,190 as specced in Canada, ~$49,590 in the US) has more horsepower along with a 12-volt hybrid system of its own.

Thomas and James explore the ins and outs of these three German competitors and try to decide which they would take home if given the chance. We hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for watching! SUBSCRIBE!

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Post-production by Karston Chong and Thomas Holland
Sound by Harrison Dickson and Karston Chong
Magical genius logistics and planning by James Engelsman and Gregory DeCaire

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[pshame]

"as numb as a sailor's arm on a lonely night." LOL

[AhmedMahmoud-pstc]

The old version of this video was my first TH video
It is so good to see how much TH evolved since then

[natewyliestudios]

I work for BMW and I always look forward to these comparison videos so I can have a more honest opinion with the other guys who make great cars as well. Keep up the good work!

[gitbse]

330 owner here. I agree with Thomas every time. The differences between these are small.. but noticeable. My 330 has some addons and a tune, and when you push it you can tell there’s a sports car soul underneath. It’s still just a daily driver though, but it’s a good one.

[mr.transporter]

When she refused to turn on the heated steering wheel from Thomas’s seat was epic 😂

[GemmyDonCars]

I will never tire of the helmet intro banging the sill of that i8. I look forward to it every single time.

[maxnapier]

Hands down you two have the chemistry not no other reviewer’s can come close to. I can full imagine you referencing every day experience’s. Awesome review with comic touch

[Delacey]

“Audi is Car” should be on a tee shirt.

Great review as always 🎉

[gdnh]

The MB not listening to the passenger vs driver's voice commands is actually amazing

[blueb]

I bought the Mercedes after shopping all three brands. I did like the BMW, but they didn't have the 2023 model in stock at the time. The Mercedes does have decent legroom in the back and I think looks classier, which is why I like it better.

[MacDaddyCZ]

I swear this is the best car review channel. I have been a fan for years.

[loganstroud]

I would love to see the review of the one class up cars: 5-series vs. E-Class vs. A6!

[Screaming-Trees]

We bought the A4 just the other week. The fully specced out Technik edition in white with black optics. We really like the almost total cabin isolation which brings the road and traffic noise to almost zero. The combination of analogue and digital is just about perfect. We appreciate not having to use a touch screen to control things like the AC and volume. Audi virtual cockpit is pretty cool too. The understated interior design and styling overall is what was a big selling point. The MB in contrast looks a bit like a gaming PC inside. The ambient lights package in the Audi is perfect and perfectly implemented. Just about enough. Again in the MB it's a bit much. If you're tall like me and my wife you'll appreciate the Audi. The seats are wide and there is a lot of headroom and leg room. We only tried the BMW in addition to the Audi and the seats were smaller just fyi. I love the way BMWs drive but the Audi isn't far behind. For the kind of driving that you'll be doing in Canada I'd go Audi or MB in second place then the BMW. I think it's probably fair to say that all three are great cars and you'd probably be happy with either. We weren't the biggest fans of interior design in either the BMW or MB but that's a preference thing.

[markjohnson]

You guys always have fantastic content across a ton of cars - and it is very much appreciated! Maybe an updated S4, C43, and BMW comparison is in the works? How do those cars compare to something like a G70? Everyone online seems to compare G70s against Stingers or Acuras but seems to be limited content for the G70 vs zee germans?! Thanks again guys! keep up the great work!

[kamikazi]

James almost called that Benz crap hahaha

[pz]

The “M” intro had me dying 😂. You see that so much with the badges and don’t forget the 3 color grill insert. +20 hp

[RDband]

I feel like a show comparing 2002 Models versus 2022 models would be interesting and help to bring us more content. I would love to see the comparisons between my 2002 Audi A6 3.0 Quattro and the 2022 Audi A6. Everything from engine options and interior options and all the specs available in 2002 and the same with the 2022. Then we can see what things have gotten better in two decades and what has gotten worse or we don’t like.

[cueballB]

Power of the audi, looks of the merc, driving pleasure of the bmw. There you go, perfect car

[gabegonzales]

Can’t wait for y’all to get your hands on the new M2! Hopefully you guys can share your thoughts !

[cavaseno]

We’re going to also need a 2023 C43 • m340i • S4 comparison like last year.