Sewell BMW of the Permian Basin · Midland, TX

BMW vs. Mercedes-Benz.
The honest comparison.

Real specs. Real prices. The facts — so you can make the right call for you.

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Compact Sedan 3 Series vs. C-Class

Executive Sedan 5 Series vs. E-Class

Compact SUV X3 vs. GLC

Midsize SUV X5 vs. GLE

Full-Size SUV X7 vs. GLS

Electric Sedan i4 vs. EQE

BMW 3 Series vs. C-Class

0 Mercedes wins

0 BMW wins

Before you decide

10 questions to ask a
Mercedes-Benz salesperson.

Every answer below is honest. The honest answers tend to favor BMW. Ask them anyway — a good salesperson will respect you for it.

Ownership math

7-year cost of ownership.

Adjust for your actual driving habits. MSRP + estimated fuel cost over your ownership period.

Miles per year

15,000

Years of ownership

7 years

Gas price (per gallon)

$3.25

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Sources & methodology

Every number, cited.

All figures reflect 2026 model year configurations. MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title, and license fees unless otherwise noted.

BMW USA — Warranty & BMW Ultimate Care4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. BMW Ultimate Care: 3 years/36,000 miles complimentary scheduled maintenance included with every new BMW.bmwusaservice.com/ultimatecare
Mercedes-Benz USA — Warranty & Maintenance4-year/50,000-mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Premier Prepaid Maintenance is a paid product for ICE models; no complimentary maintenance on gas/hybrid vehicles.mbusa.com/en/owners/warranty
TrueCar — 2026 Model Comparison PagesMSRP, horsepower, fuel-economy, and standard features across all BMW and Mercedes-Benz model pairs.truecar.com/compare
Kelley Blue Book — 2026 Model Specs & PricingMSRP by trim, Fair Purchase Pricing, and 5-year cost-to-own estimates. X3 base MSRP $52,650; GLC base MSRP $50,800.kbb.com
Autoblog — 2026 BMW vs. Mercedes Head-to-Head Reviews3 Series vs. C-Class, 5 Series vs. E-Class, X5 vs. GLE key differences and driving impressions.autoblog.com
Edmunds — 2026 Spec ComparisonsX5 vs. GLE cargo, legroom, and powertrain data. X7 vs. GLS full-size comparison specs.edmunds.com
U.S. News & World Report — 2026 RankingsGLC-Class #10 in Luxury Compact SUVs (score 8.4/10). BMW X3 Consumer Reports reliability ratings vs. GLC.cars.usnews.com
Autoblog — Audi vs. BMW vs. Mercedes Reliability 2026BMW rated most reliable by J.D. Power 2025 and Consumer Reports 2026. Mercedes drops in long-term reliability; X3 scores 23 points more than GLC in Consumer Reports.autoblog.com — reliability 2026
EPA Fuel Economy — Official RatingsCombined city/highway MPG ratings and EV MPGe estimates for all 2026 model year vehicles.fueleconomy.gov

Specifications reflect 2026 model year configurations as noted. MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title, license fees, and dealer charges unless otherwise stated. EPA fuel economy ratings are estimates; actual mileage will vary. Warranty terms have limitations and conditions; see the full warranty for details. Feature availability and specifications may differ by trim level and configuration. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is for informational purposes; please verify all specifications with the manufacturer and your dealer before purchase.

BMW vs. Mercedes-Benz.The honest comparison.