BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
Car A
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i
The BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i blends strong performance with five-seat practicality and a 480-liter boot, fitting growing families that still want pace. At this price point and 8.1 L/100 km combined, it’s good value and efficient for its class.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
Car B
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
A powerful petrol, front-wheel-drive C-Class Sedan that mixes five-seat practicality with brisk performance and a large 540 L trunk. It suits growing families and road trips while offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.9 L/100km422 hp
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Usage fit

Family 63 / 65
City 46 / 48
Budget / value 54 / 58
Road trip 52 / 55
Performance 35 / 40
Cargo 26 / 30
Practical 43 / 46
Premium 52 / 53
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
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Pros & cons

BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i

  • Strong acceleration and power make overtakes and on-ramps easy
  • Five-seat saloon with a 480 L trunk works for growing families and road trips
  • Good value in its segment given its performance
  • Efficient for its class at 8.1 L/100 km combined

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan

  • 422 hp and 5.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing and on-ramps.
  • Roomy 540 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and road trips.
  • 7.9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class given the performance.
  • $45,000 pricing delivers good value in its segment for this output.

Verdict

Pick BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
BMW 3 Series Sedan 335i is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan if…
More power
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan puts out 422 hp vs 320 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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