When you’re looking to get behind the wheel of a luxury sedan, both the 2021 BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have a lot to offer. Either sedan is sure to enhance your Destin, Panama City, and Fort Walton Beach, FL, travels, thanks to their premium interiors and performances.
At BMW of Fort Walton Beach, we’ve created this BMW 3 Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class review to help you quickly decide which of these sedans best matches your needs.
Ready to get started? Keep reading!
Being a luxury sedan, you can expect both the 3 Series and C-Class to be fully equipped with features.
For example, both vehicles have optional leather upholstery for a premium look and feel. Additionally, both sedans come with available interior lighting packages, giving your cabin a personalized, relaxing feel.
While there are many similarities among the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, there are also some differences.
One difference is with the climate control systems. The C-Class comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, which allows you and your co-pilot to independently set and adjust your climate settings. While this is impressive, it can’t compete with the standard Automatic 3-zone Climate Control system of the 3 Series. This extra zone allows rear-seat passengers to independently set their preferred temperature.
Another factor of interior comfort is how spacious each sedan is. The more spacious, the easier the time you and your passengers have stretching out and relaxing, particularly on longer commutes.
Let’s see how the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class measure up to each other…
BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Interior Dimensions |
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Vehicle |
3 Series |
C-Class |
Headroom (front/rear) |
38.7 inches/37.6 inches |
37.1 inches/37.1 inches |
Legroom (front/rear) |
42 inches/35.2 inches |
41.7 inches/35.2 inches |
Shoulder Room (front/rear) |
56 inches/54.6 inches |
55.3 inches/55 inches |
When you need extra interior space, the BMW 3 Series is the way to go. Not only does it offer extra space for both front and rear passengers, but it also offers extra cargo room. With the 3 Series, you get 13 cubic feet of cargo space. The C-Class, on the other hand, only has 12.6 cubic feet.
Between commuting to and from work and the errands you run each week, you spend a lot of time inside your sedan. You not only want to make sure it’s a comfortable commute, but you also want to ensure you have enough fuel to get across town with as few stops as possible.
Luckily, both the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class are equipped with fuel tanks large enough to accommodate your frequent trips. Not only that, but their fuel efficiencies help reduce the time spent at the pump.
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has an EPA-estimated 23 city/35 highway MPG. While you can travel across town seemingly endless times with this efficiency, the BMW 3 Series allows for even more travel with its EPA-estimated 26 city/36 highway MPG.
When it’s time to upgrade your Destin, Panama City, and Fort Walton Beach, Florida, travels, treat yourself by purchasing a luxury sedan. Both the 2021 3 Series and C-Class are great options, but after reading our BMW 3 Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class review, it’s clear the 3 Series is the winner.
To learn more about this sedan, or to set up a test drive, contact us at BMW of Fort Walton Beach today!