C Class Vs 3 Series

[crazychinee]

If prices were just about the same....and you had to purchase from the firm. Which one?

I've found the C class to feel a bit bigger, and have much better esthetics. The benz maintainence cost in the first few years isn't bad either.

[Karim Khan]

Crazy. my recommendations

1. Mercedes Benz C-class AMG or AMG package. Either Black, white or Blue with Midnight package Wheels

2. 3 Series with M package , Blue, black or white.

The 4 series coupe aint bad also. I know you dont have any need for the rear doors.

[N3M3SIS]

I tested both.

C looks better base vs base but the rear of the car is ugly.

3 series with M sport looks better overall. Drives better overall, has a better engine and transmission, feels more nimble whereas the C class feels bloated.

C class interior looks better interior wise, but the the quality of the materials used in the C class interior felt cheap. It also has less cabin space than the 3.

If you want luxury get a 5 series/E class/Lexus is250 or something. If you want sporty with better driving dynamics get the 3. I really don't see the point of the C class other than it's less common on the road so you get some exclusivity I guess for the time being.

[sweeks]

3 series for driver experience ... E90 interiors are Spartan butwell put together.

Go for the 5 year maintenance package that's offered.

[neexis]

New C class has a really ugly rear IMO. Current 3 and 4 series has serious aesthetic appeal to me.

Can anybody comment on available engines and the dealer support for both brands locally?

[sweeks]

New C180 comes 1.6 turbo 154bhp
New 320 comes 2.0 turbo 180hp, new 328 comes 2.0 twin turbo 240bhp. Both comes with a decent 5 year maintenance package that's worth looking into.

[neexis]

New C180 comes 1.6 turbo 154bhp
New 320 comes 2.0 turbo 180hp, new 328 comes 2.0 twin turbo 240bhp. Both comes with a decent 5 year maintenance package that's worth looking into.

Is 5 yr maintenance only applicable if you take their financing?