BMW 3 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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BMW 3 Series Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fuel (differs) Diesel Hybrid
Model years (differs) 2019-now 2021-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 52,900 € 56,500
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 73/100 72/100
Efficiency (differs) 80/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 72/100 68/100
Value retention (differs) 70/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 34/100 53/100
Specifications
Power (hp) (differs) 190 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 6.9 7.3
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 235 246
Length (mm) (differs) 4713 4751
Width (mm) (differs) 1827 1820
Height (mm) (differs) 1440 1438
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1645 1650
Diesel consumption (l/100km) (differs) 4.8
Boot (l) (differs) 480 455
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 6.2
Body style Sedan Sedan
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) 1800 1800

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • BMW 3 Series · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Efficiency: Owner-reported diesel consumption vs WLTP 4.8 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Practicality: Boot 480 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Value retention: Residual-value indication, valuation guides segment (historical average; diesel demand uncertain) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • BMW 3 Series · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure diesel + exhaust emissions + environmental-zone impact (low-emission zones EU cities), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Efficiency: Owner-reported petrol consumption vs WLTP 6.2 l/100km (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Practicality: Boot 455 l + towing weight 1,800 kg vs segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this trim within the W206 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure, hybrid without plug + LCA indication ICCT 2024 (segment), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

Profile · 320d (G20, LCI facelift 2022)

BMW 3 Series

Rear-wheel drive D-segment sedan with the 2.0 four-cylinder turbodiesel plus 48V mild hybrid. WLTP around 4.8 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); on long distance owners report 5-5.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

Profile · W206 (2021)

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

D-segment sedan on the W206 generation, standard with a 48V mild-hybrid on the petrol four-cylinder. WLTP around 6.2 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report mixed 7-7.5 l/100km (public forums, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,800 kg.

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