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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $42,020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $6,049 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $29,650 | $38,000 | $38,600 | $41,250 | $44,550 | $54,700 | $69,900 |
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | ||||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | 550 | 550 | 550 | 550 |
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,750 | 1,750 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | 950 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | ||||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | 1,358 | 1,358 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | 505 | 505 | 505 | 505 |
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 1,565 | 1,565 | 1,565 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||||
| Convenience Tier | 1,610 | 1,610 | |||||
| Luxury Design | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 530 | 530 | 530 | 530 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,335 | 875 | |||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,595 | 10,995 | 10,995 | 6,525 | 6,525 | 4,775 | 2,075 |
| Options (change) | 10,785 | 10,227 | 10,227 | 6,005 | 6,005 | 4,395 | 1,910 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 775 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4,001 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,020 | $49,770 | $50,370 | $48,770 | $48,069 | $60,470 | $72,970 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,109 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,385 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 255hp I4 | 180hp I4 PiH | 382hp I6 H | 473hp I6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 205, 9 | 205, 9 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 275/40-18 |
| Total Price | $42,020 | $49,770 | $50,370 | $48,770 | $48,069 | $60,470 | $72,970 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -300 | -1,525 | -3,815 | -3,940 | -4,065 | -3,890 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $42,020 | $49,470 | $48,845 | $44,955 | $44,129 | $56,405 | $69,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $7,450 | $6,825 | $826 | $0 | $12,276 | $24,951 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan | 330i | 330e | M340i | M3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 3.5 kW onboard charger | $0 | ||||||
| 8 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,325 | $2,625 | $3,850 | $6,140 | $6,265 | $6,390 | $6,215 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $300 | $1,525 | $3,815 | $3,940 | $4,065 | $3,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -279 | -1,420 | -548 | -246 | -362 | -155 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2007 | 2021 |
| Model | C-Class | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 178.4 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 68.0 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,406 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.1 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.3 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.3 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.2 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 55% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Convenience Tier | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | No |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 515 | 46% |
| Luxury Design | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | 25 | Yes |
| Chrome interior accents (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 25 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | 36% |
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