Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012 BMW X3 BMW X3 2011

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3 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.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $1,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,559

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury   
Difference: $701

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $36,750 $41,050
Base Invoice $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $34,010 $37,965
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 970   970   970 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 550 550
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300      
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim 325   325   0    
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Premium Package           3,450 3,450
Xenon HID headlights           900  
Dynamic Handling Package           1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Rearview camera           400 400
Heated front seats           500 500
Heated steering wheel           190 190
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902   902   902 685 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 500 500
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279      
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 455 455
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim 302   302   0    
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Premium Package           3,140 3,140
Xenon HID headlights           820  
Dynamic Handling Package           1,275 1,275
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Rearview camera           365 365
Heated front seats           455 455
Heated steering wheel           175 175
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Options (change) 13,045 11,750 13,045 11,750 9,920 11,390 10,490
Options (change) 12,133 10,929 12,133 10,929 9,227 10,375 9,555
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $48,720 $47,845 $51,940 $51,055 $51,370 $49,015 $52,415
Total Invoice $45,372 $44,559 $48,367 $47,544 $47,837 $45,260 $48,395

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes or BMW X3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,129
Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$48,720$47,845$51,940$51,055$51,370$49,015$52,415
Adjustments for Features-7250-2,425-1,700-725-3,065-3,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,995$47,845$49,515$49,355$50,645$45,950$49,350
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,800$0$3,400
Total Invoice$45,372$44,559$48,367$47,544$47,837$45,260$48,395
Adjustments for Features-6750-2,258-1,583-675-2,830-2,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,697$44,559$46,109$45,961$47,162$42,430$45,565
Cost Above Minimum$138$0$1,550$1,402$2,603$0$3,135

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year2012201220122012201220112011
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX3X3
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  $0  
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 $250 $250  
Remote app     $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50$50
Cargo cover     $75$75
Cargo mat     $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Rear wiper     $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings     $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Power-folding mirrors     $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,525$3,800$6,225$5,500$4,525$6,865$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$0$2,425$1,700$725$3,065$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-6750-2,258-1,583-675-2,830-2,830

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122011
ModelC-ClassX3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in110.6 in
Length180.7 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height56.3 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.463.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested305093%
Total Not Requested2407%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested275092%
Total Not Requested2408%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans, Wagons, Coupes, and Convertibles.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mercedes-Benz models.