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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Battle Of The Diesel Drivers Cars | Comparison Test

Their bitter rivalry needs little to no introduction and has been ongoing for nearly 50 years!

For

Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Aggressive Looks , Interior, Driving
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine - Ride and Handling , More Practical

Against

Mercedes-Benz C-Class-Low Ground Clearance , Practicality
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine- Features

Exterior

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

 

The 3 Series remains true to the original design and adds a bit of spit and polish with the facelift this year. The M Sport kit certainly adds a lot of flavour and aggression to the overall design, and it all comes together exceptionally well in BMW's signature shade of blue. The 3 Series also looks taller, longer, and broader, adding to its road presence. I love the new design for the 18-inch five-spoke wheels, which looks similar to what you'd once find on the BMW M6 GranCoupe. It's lovely to see it trickle down the 3 Series and makes the overall design appear more upmarket than before.

 

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

 

Like the BMW, Mercedes-Benz has dressed the C-Class with its performance house drapes, and the AMG bodywork looks way more aggressive than the M-Sport on the BMW. It looks low and menacing and has an outstanding balance between curvy and angular. The C-Class looks sporty and dapper but looks luxurious on the inside. I find myself charmed with the C-Class more than the BMW, but as they say, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class may have shorter dimensions, but that doesn't make it any less menacing. I'm not a massive fan of the fake exhausts, but most owners won't care. The C-Class also showcases a set of 18-inch five-spoke wheels but with a polarising design that may or may not be up to everyone's taste.  



TopGear Magazine April 2024