Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW M3
Overview | |
MSRP$43,550 | MSRP$74,300 |
Average price$26,867 | Average price$50,544 |
Listings9427 | Listings927 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | |
Reviews SummaryWe love the 2023 BMW M3 with the same fervor as the Jeep Wrangler and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But unlike those two fun but singularly purposed vehicles, the 2023 M3 is can be many things at once, all wrapped up in a single package. A BMW M3 doesn’t come cheap, but it strikes us as well worth the money. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway23 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.6 cu ft | Cargo Space13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3825 lbs | Curb Weight3840 lbs |
Height56.6 in | Height56.4 in |
Length187.0 in | Length189.1 in |
Width80.0 in | Width81.4 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase112.5 in |
Maximum Payload1202 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,550 | $74,300 |
Average price | $26,867 | $50,544 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the automaker’s entry-level model, but it needed a new role. Mercedes now has a line of compact cars serving as lower-priced entryways to the brand, so it’s moving the C-Class upmarket. The redesigned 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan borrows design elements from the automaker’s flagship S-Class to entice new car buyers on a budget who still want the most Mercedes for their money. The C-Class competes against a formidable array of small sports sedans. Like the Mercedes, the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS, and Volvo S60 are fixtures in this segment, with nameplates that date back at least two decades. The Acura TLX, Cadillac CT4, and Infiniti Q50 are newer names that build on their respective brands’ experience in the segment. The Genesis G70 is a relative newcomer from a recently launched brand that’s already managed to impress. The all-new C-Class launches in C300 sedan form with standard rear-wheel drive (RWD), optional 4Matic all-wheel drive (AWD), and Premium, Exclusive, and Pinnacle trim levels. Our test car was a C300 4Matic in the top Pinnacle trim. An AMG C43 performance model is also on the way, but it’s not expected to hit showrooms until after the C300, which arrives at dealerships later this spring. | We love the 2023 BMW M3 with the same fervor as the Jeep Wrangler and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. But unlike those two fun but singularly purposed vehicles, the 2023 M3 is can be many things at once, all wrapped up in a single package. A BMW M3 doesn’t come cheap, but it strikes us as well worth the money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 473 hp I6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm | |
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 3.0L 473 hp I6 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 406 lb-ft @ 2650 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5800 rpm | 473 hp @ 6250 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | |
MPG Highway | 23 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.6 cu ft | 13.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3825 lbs | 3840 lbs |
Height | 56.6 in | 56.4 in |
Length | 187.0 in | 189.1 in |
Width | 80.0 in | 81.4 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1202 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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