BMW 220i vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

BMW 220i

Coupe · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Coupe · Gasoline

Car A

BMW 220i

The BMW 220i is a compact coupe that blends lively performance and efficiency with four-seat practicality at a price that offers good value in its segment. Best for city and daily use, it’s less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter needs.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe blends high performance with everyday usability. Four seats and a 450 L trunk make it trip-ready while delivering 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s.

4 seatsCoupeGasoline5-star safety422 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profile

Usage fit

Family 46 / 48

City 43 / 36

Budget / value 64 / 51

Road trip 41 / 46

Performance 36 / 42

Cargo 19 / 22

Practical 34 / 32

Premium 46 / 56

Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 220i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 220i Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

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Pros & cons

BMW 220i

Brisk acceleration (0–100 km/h in 6.6 s) for confident overtakes.
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined.
Four seats and a 390 L trunk add everyday usefulness for a coupe.
Ranks well for reliability and safety in its class.
Coupe body limits rear access and overall cargo flexibility.
Only four seats; not ideal as a primary family car.
Less suited to cargo-heavy or harsh-winter use.
Price may exceed mainstream compact alternatives.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Explosive acceleration (0–100 km/h in 4.0 s) and strong 422 hp output
Usable 4-seat layout with a 450 L trunk for weekend bags and road trips
8.5 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class given the performance
Good value in its segment for buyers prioritizing speed and everyday usability
Two-door coupe body limits rear-seat access and overall family flexibility
Less suited to cargo-heavy use despite the 450 L trunk
Petrol consumption may not satisfy efficiency-first or high-mileage drivers
Not the best fit for harsh winter driving

Verdict

Pick BMW 220i if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 220i uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe puts out 422 hp vs 184 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 220i

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe

Verdict

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