2025 BMW 3 Series vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Too close to call: BMW 3 Series 94.7 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 93.7 with these weights. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on safety.
2025 BMW 3 Series
The 2025 BMW 3 Series is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the 330i Sedan, is EPA-rated at…
2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the…
2025 BMW 3 Series
Toss-upToo close to call: BMW 3 Series 94.7 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 93.7 with these weights. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2025 BMW 3 Seriesoverall 94.7 | 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Classoverall 93.7 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 94 |
| Safetyw 4 | 88.1 | 90.4 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | 100 | 100 |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 94.7 | 93.7 |
BMW 3 Series: model-level data · Mercedes-Benz C-Class: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPBMW 3 Series
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System25V202000 · 4,557 vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V281000 · 144,049 vehicles
- highSeat Belts25V253000 · 46 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| BMW 3 Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | PHEV, HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | 330i Sedan | C300 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 31 | 29 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2,500 | $2,650 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Too close to call: BMW 3 Series 94.7 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 93.7 with these weights. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 BMW 3 Series scores 94.7 and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 93.7. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 BMW 3 Series or the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
2025 BMW 3 Series: 5 NHTSA stars, grade B, 1 recall. 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: no NHTSA rating yet, grade B, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.