What's the Difference: BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class near Henderson, NV

In the battle for the ultimate sport-focused luxury sedan, the BMW 3 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class are both at the top of their game.

BMW's iconic 3 Series has long been the global standard for what a sport sedan should be. Power comes from a variety of turbo engines that range from an efficient four-cylinder or plug-in hybrid, all the way to a screaming TwinPower Turbo inline-six developed by the BMW M team. From cruising down the Strip to taking friends to a Golden Knights game, the BMW 3 Series makes every drive a blast. Mercedes-Benz takes a similar approach, with plenty of engine choices culminating in an AMG® engineered, turbocharged inline-six that provides big thrills.

Inside, each vehicle offers enough room for small families thanks to spacious legroom and a rear seat that can easily fit child safety seats, along with a trunk big enough for groceries or a road trip to the Valley Of Fire State Park. Large touchscreen infotainment systems dominate the driver's space, and features like dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a panoramic sunroof with heated and cooled front seats up the luxury game.

Let's dive into each of these iconic sedans to find out which one reigns supreme.