{"id":27228,"date":"2022-05-27T11:08:46","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T03:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/?p=27228"},"modified":"2022-05-27T11:12:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T03:12:45","slug":"used-luxury-cars-bmw-mercedes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/used-luxury-cars-bmw-mercedes","title":{"rendered":"Used F30 BMW 3 Series or W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Which Suits Your Needs Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is, without a doubt, that when someone talks about continental cars, the <\/span><b>BMW <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brands are brought up in the conversation. Their rivalry has been going on for as long as anyone can remember, in which the BMW<\/span><b> 3 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and Mercedes-Benz<\/span><b> C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> play a big role. As a matter of fact, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wapcar.my\/news\/bmw-malaysias-2021-sales-was-down-56-but-retains-lead-%E2%80%93-3-series-2-series-gc-5-series-best-sellers-41720\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff9900;\"> best-selling <\/span><b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">BMW<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> model in Malaysia of <\/span><b>2021<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happens to be the <\/span><b>BMW 3 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This ranks <\/span><b>BMW Malaysia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wapcar.my\/news\/bmw-malaysias-2021-sales-was-down-56-but-retains-lead-%E2%80%93-3-series-2-series-gc-5-series-best-sellers-41720\"> n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">o.1 car brand in the premium segment in Malaysia<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for two consecutive years whereas <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz Malaysia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was dominant in<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wapcar.my\/news\/mercedesbenz-malaysia-led-the-premium-segment-in-2019-1165\"> <b>2019<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carsomemy.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/Bmw-or-Mercedes.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27229\" src=\"https:\/\/carsomemy.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/Bmw-or-Mercedes.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/Bmw-or-Mercedes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/Bmw-or-Mercedes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/Bmw-or-Mercedes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, comparing the <\/span><b>BMW 3 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is like comparing 100 Plus and Revive Isotonic or Coca-Cola and Pepsi. One isn\u2019t necessarily better than the other because it all comes down to <\/span><b>personal preference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Thus, it is best to look at what each car brings to the table and whether it suits your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>F30 BMW 3 Series (2012 \u2013 2019)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>F30 BMW 3 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">was launched in 2012 and received a facelift in 2015. Take a look at the face-lifted (or <\/span><b>BMW<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s own term, the <\/span><b>LCI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) models as they came with a <\/span><b>new engine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (codenamed <\/span><b>B48<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which has been <\/span><b>more reliable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than the old engine (codenamed <\/span><b>N20<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The face-lifted <\/span><b>BMW 3 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came with many trim levels and here are the prices when new.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 318i Luxury Line: RM208,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320i Sport Line: RM238,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e iPerformance Sport Line: RM248,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330e M Sport: RM258,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320i M Sport: RM258,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 320d M Sport: RM268,800<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMW 330i M Sport: RM308,800<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do note that the <\/span><b>BMW 320i<\/b> <b>M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>330i M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were only sold for a short period before being replaced by the <\/span><b>BMW 318i <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>330e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> respectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2014 \u2013 2021)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, the <\/span><b>W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched in 2014 and was revised in 2017 before it was face-lifted in late 2018. Take a look at the <\/span><b>revised models<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they came with an <\/span><b>updated transmission <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>9G-Tronic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gearbox) as the old transmission (<\/span><b>7G-Tronic Plus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gearbox) was always hesitant to shift gears, which caused the car to have jerky gear change. The revised <\/span><b>W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> came with many trim levels and here are the prices when new.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 180 Avantgarde: RM228,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 200 Avantgarde: RM253,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line: RM254,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 200 Exclusive: RM257,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 250 AMG Line: RM287,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 350e Avantgarde: RM289,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 350e Avantgarde (with AMG Line interior): RM294,888<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mercedes-Benz C 350e AMG Line: RM299,888<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do note that the <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz C 180 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>C 350e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> did not get the updated transmission.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pros &amp; Cons of BMW 3 Series<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving dynamics \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated interior layout<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ride comfort \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of advanced driving aids<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern-day 8.8-inch media unit \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mediocre sound insulation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heads-up Display \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaust pipes are not split, not even on the M Sport trim<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior layout is user-friendly \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of folding rear seats<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunroof \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of panoramic sunroof<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper footrest for the driver \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of electric power boot<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Near perfect 50:50 weight distribution from front to rear \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>Pros &amp; Cons of Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced driving aids \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not as engaging to drive on pre-facelift models<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sophisticated headlights \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not the most comfortable in its segment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern-day interior layout \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated 7.0-inch media unit on pre-facelift<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good sound insulation \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of heads-up display<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exterior looks classy \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior layout is unintuitive and poorly thought out<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exhaust pipes are split \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The least practical in its segment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Folding rear seats for extra boot space \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No proper footrest for the driver<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panoramic sunroof \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electric power boot \u2714<\/span><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated transmission (<\/span><b>9G-Tronic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is still hesitant in first and second gear<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Fair Market Price<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/bmw\/3?year=2015,2022\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From our website<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the prices for a used <\/span><b>F30 BMW 3 Series LCI <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ranges from <\/span><b>RM109,000 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><b>RM160,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depending on the year, the model, the trim, the condition, and the mileage of the car. In comparison, the prices for a used <\/span><b>W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that has been revised with the <\/span><b>updated transmission <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><b>9G-Tronic <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gearbox) ranges from <\/span><b>RM190,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><b>RM228,000<\/b><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/mercedes-benz\/c?year=2017,2022\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on our website<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Which Variant to Pick<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><b>F30 BMW 3 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we recommend the <\/span><b>BMW 330e<\/b> <b>Sport Line <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or <\/span><b>330e M Sport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it gets the <\/span><b>8.8-inch media unit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>nine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speakers, the equivalent performance of the <\/span><b>BMW 330i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on paper, and better petrol consumption as it is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the <\/span><b>W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we recommend the <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz C 200 AMG Line <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as it gets <\/span><b>advanced driving aids <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(such as the autonomous emergency braking), <\/span><b>Burmester surround sound system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with <\/span><b>thirteen <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">speakers, <\/span><b>panoramic sunroof,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the full <\/span><b>AMG Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makeover without the hefty price of the <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz C 250 AMG Line<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Flamboyance Lifestyle or Driving Pleasure?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Mercedes-Benz <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has always focused on building cars that are more comfortable than sporty while <\/span><b>BMW<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has always focused on building cars that are more sporty than comfortable. However, in this generation of <\/span><b>3 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the roles have changed between the two German rivals. The <\/span><b>F30<\/b> <b>BMW 3 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was one of the comfiest cars among its competitors without sacrificing sporty driving whereas the <\/span><b>W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has lost its focus. In my humble opinion, this generation of <\/span><b>C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tried to include both comfort and sporty but it was averagely executed when compared to the <\/span><b>F30 BMW 3 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (at least in the pre-facelift <\/span><b>C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> models).<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27259\" style=\"width: 1256px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carsomemy.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/carsome-bmw-cars-preowned.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-27259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carsomemy.s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com\/wp\/carsome-bmw-cars-preowned.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1256\" height=\"816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/carsome-bmw-cars-preowned.png 1256w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/carsome-bmw-cars-preowned-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/carsome-bmw-cars-preowned-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp\/carsome-bmw-cars-preowned-1024x665.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1256px) 100vw, 1256px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Carsome Certified BMWs on our website <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of styling, <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz C-Class<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> definitely looks more luxurious than the <\/span><b>BMW 3 Series<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with more elegant styling throughout the interior and exterior with a hint of flamboyance. Be that as it may, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some might prefer more luxurious and elegant styling while others might prefer a user-friendly interior with sporty looking exterior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to know which model suits your needs is by giving it a test drive. Here at Carsome, you can<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book a test drive<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at your nearest Carsome Experience Center seamlessly. With <\/span><b>BMW 3 Series <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Mercedes-Benz C-Class <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">being part of our <\/span><b>Carsome Certified inventory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can drive away with peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Buy Carsome Certified for Peace of Mind<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Carsome, we believe in creating an end-to-end buying journey to eliminate the concerns of traditional used car buying experience<span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsome-certified-standard\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carsome Certified<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the new standard of buying pre-owned cars backed up by our <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsomes-175-points-you-should-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">175-point Inspection<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together with our <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/news\/item\/carsome-certified-lab\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carsome Certified Refurbishment Process<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">.<\/span> By creating a trusted used car ecosystem, Carsome Certified guarantees trust, transparency, and choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our Carsome Certified BMWs inventory<\/span><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/bmw\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our Carsome Certified Mercedes-Benz inventory<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carsome.my\/buy-car\/mercedes-benz\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is, without a doubt, that when someone talks about continental cars, the BMW and Mercedes-Benz\u2019s brands are brought up in the conversation. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":27230,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,54],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Luxury Cars: Used F30 BMW 3 Series or W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"One luxury car isn\u2019t necessarily better than the other as it depends on personal preference. 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