Head to head
BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Two of the most compared cars by Irish buyers importing from Japan. Here is how they stack up at Japanese auctions right now.
BMW 3 Series
Mercedes-Benz C-Class| BMW 3 Series | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Saloons | Saloons |
| Median auction price | €2,577 | €3,895 |
| Typical range | €1,183–€6,694 | €1,624–€6,984 |
| Sold at auction (3 months) | 2,545 | 2,310 |
| Median mileage | 79k km | 75k km |
| Graded 4 or better | 73% | 78% |
| Import duty | 10% | 10% |
The verdict
On price, the BMW 3 Series is the cheaper buy at auction right now. Choose the BMW 3 Series if: the benchmark sports saloon, with strong supply from japan. Choose the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if: executive comfort at a big discount from japan.
BMW 3 Series
The 3 Series is one of the best-selling premium cars in Japan, so supply is excellent. The G20 (2019 onwards) 320i and 330e plug-in hybrid are common at auction.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The C-Class (W205 and W206) is very popular in Japan, and lightly used examples come to auction with AMG Line styling and full service records from Japanese dealers.