BMW vs Mercedes, Which is Worse
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- BMW vs Mercedes, Which is Worse, DIY and car review with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. BMW car review. Mercedes car review. The best luxury car, Mercedes or BMW? Which German car manufacturer makes the most reliable car, BMW or Mercedes. Are BMWs still reliable? Are Mercedes cars any good? Which car is worth buying, Mercedes or BMW? Is BMW a better bargain than Mercedes? Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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So Mercs are better.....slightly.
The only reason C- and E-classes are so popular in Germany is because of their good diesel engines..
Btw they come from Renault. :D And models like the Mercedes X-Class are just Renault Alaskans with a fancy bodywork xD
Hi Scott, I need ur advice , I'm debating between a 2017 , 2018 Mercedes e 300 and 2017, 2018 bmw 5 series, I need ur help plz to pick up one . Plz let me know what do u think. Thank u
please Post a similar video Explaining about Audi ... Thank You.. !!
Does honda makes a reliable CvT
trans missions
My head say a Merc , My heart says BMW... but my pocket says neither.
My pocket says "shake a leg"
My pocket says Audi.
My pocket says Toyota Corolla :'V
Pocket says Honda
My pocket spider inside
As a mechanic BMWs and Mercs keep food on my family's table, keep em coming guys!
Will pay for the kid’s college .. BMW college fund !!
lol
I can imagine 😂😂😂😂
Same here a Mercedes tech too
dropout0110 germans are all about technology. They want to push the limits of the automobile. They are sick cars don’t get me wrong, but the rich drive them for a reason. They can afford to buy a new one every two years. My dad owns a BMW shop he is a master tech and he loves the money lol the cars are challenging to work on. They take a lot of money and love to keep running. I hated my life when I owned one ! My wife cries each time she sees one out of fear of spending money !!!!
BMW= Broke My Wallet
AMG= All Money Gone
Herman Lakhan lol but a regular Mercedes is great
LOL
But C63 is my dream car
BMW = Big Money Wasted
Right 🤣
I remember a lot of kids in highschool bought high mileage bmws on Craigslist and tried to flex in them so hard, that didn’t last long
To be fair, I bought a old c class with 160,000k’s on it, almost 20 years old, service it myself an never had a problem.
J E how the fk so high school kids have enough money to buy anything let alone a car
I had a friend that bought a 330xi and got rid of it within a week because the alternator change required about $1500 parts and labor. My old Subaru alternator went out and I went to a junkyard and got one for $15. Did it my self... Total: $15
@@aesaehttr This is why we fix Bimmers on our own. Repair costs for them are stereotyped to be high because people are too lazy to put in their own work
Ethan K mommy and daddys money
BMW = Be My Wife... expensive to maintain and difficult to keep as it ages. 😂
Alan Cheung Broke My Wallet
Big Mexican Woman
BMW = Burn My Wages, Best Money Wrecker
I say big money wasted
Can this be highlighted? This guy knows what he's talking about! 👌
WOW! THIS GUY IS BRILLIANT! I work on bmws and Mercedes Benz for a living. The Mercedes are def better quality. BMW uses A LOT more plastic. Scotty is 100% correct.
Do you recommend mercedes c class 2019?
@@ilenooo as a lease, yes
@@ilenooo I'm more of a fan of the 2010 since its non turbo. Any Mercedes u buy will have issues here and there and parts can be expensive. If you ballin on a budget, look for one that is naturally aspirated and doesn't have air suspension. Great looking cars tho!
@@supermang7751 thanks!!!
Lena If you are leasing: this is a nice car, if you are owning over the long-term you will require deep pockets.
why does this guy keep teleporting all over the place
😂😂😂
He's trying to tell you it's better to teleport than to buy a BMW or Merc.
FOR US ADHD RAN GENERATION OF PEOPLE
It’s called video editing
😂😂😂 @pat
Which is worse; Mercedes or BMW? Answer: AUDI
Real answer: All three
I saw tons of bmws with 150k km but cant sell but audi with 400k km sells and he drives it for a 5-6 years but most american cant drive a car for 5-6 years
No
Volkswagen is the real answer
Audi is lit
They should do away with (Check Engine Lights) and put a Dollar Sign ($$) up there..
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€ please.
If a car costs 50-100K new, can you be really surprised that it might cost a little bit more to repair than a car that cost less? I spent $400.00 on an alternator for my 2003 BMW X5 last week. It's a big 'ol heavy 150A thing that is actually water cooled. I'm not the least bit surprised it costs what it does, nor will I complain about it. It stands to reason that it should cost more than the run-of-the-mill 100A alternator in my old 1988 Jeep Cherokee. When you consider production numbers, type, and design it makes sense.
And then have the money song by Pink Floyd start playing over the radio
Older M cars and porsches are the pinnacle era of cars.
Since 2000 everything is Downhill in terms of ownership maintenance.
Very true!
The Korean stuff is not bad (Except GM Korea) these days although they still haven't got their plastics right unlike the Germans. The plastic electrical connectors become very brittle with age.
E46 and E39 are the pinnacle of BMW
@@e46mc93 Nah,
e36 m3 euro 3.2 >
@@clitcommander6603 Id rather have an e46 m3 but the e36 is my 2nd favorite.
I've had 9 Mercedes-Benz in my life. Every single one was amazing, reliable, and high quality with minimal repairs needed. So I keep driving them.
👍🏻
My daily driver is a 1994 E320.
Runs like a champ and very minimal upkeep.
Got that 2016 c 300 total beast
I’ve had 29 Honda’s in my life. All of them reliable and awesome. Barely any repairs for them. I’ll keep driving them
Roc Bottom I had a an e320. I loved it until my transmission needed to be replaced. Great car but I don’t miss paying for $100 oil changes and $90 an hour for labor
Other reviewers: What is the best car?
Scott: What is the worst car? 🤣
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@Frederico Atalaia Madruga from what I've heard from Scotty is that it is computerized/programmed a lot so when something breaks, it's a hassle to fix.
@Frederico Atalaia Madruga fiat Chrysler is worst
@@grizzkhalifa899 Mercedes is trash
They're engineered to last, until the warranty goes out.
Garbage!
They are engineered to impress, Japanese cars are built to last
@@jonesbbq307 thats bcuz Japanese take pride in what they make and customer satisfaction is a must. Most European car makers like to put a bunch of expensive stuff together and call it luxury
@@MS-ql8ek but you have to give the European credits for making fun cars tho
FERNIE REYES Sadly that's how most cars are nowadays
scotty, my friends and I love your videos so much! sometimes we just watch them to hear you talk and share a laugh. even then, it’s hard not to learn something new. can’t thank you enough for your honesty as a mechanic and generosity with your knowledge.
what kanye west said one year into his marriage: 3:51
Bruhh that made my day
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the best timed youtube comment of the decade.
LOL
Once again Scotty is telling the truth few people would. I am a used car dealer who loved BMW but got frustrated on keep replacing cheap plastic parts that were not supposed to be in critical places. BMW is the biggest culprit among all German makes but their buyers are normally young and less rational so its working out okay for BMW.
plastic in car? you guys are making me nvr want a bmw...going mercedes I guess
Bro this is a fact all buyers are college age
Valve cover gasket a mf man my bmw run through oil,good thing I manage money we’ll thinking about a Benz soon
I will never get a newer BMW. My 1989 525i 5spd has 289k and the engine and transmission are original. Like they say they don't make them like they used too lol
(289k in miles)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA
What a car, I had one an ran it too 389k. Sounds beautiful when you give it the berrys! Modern ones are to quite, nothing like the i6 at 7k revs.
So you wont get another one because you have BMW that was super reliable lasted for 30 years and 300K miles ? Solid logic there ...
@@Goorood with that being said. I know plenty of BMW who have basically seized right up at 350k km. So good enough reason not to rebuy
@@Goorood no, he won't part with the one he has. Its still going strong.
My father owned Mercedeses since 96, he was satisfied with all three of them but as soon they get older they all are a real pain to fix, very expensive parts. He drove all kinds of cars while working for a few companies but he says there is no car that drives you comfortable and quiet as a Mercedes. But the flip side is when they get old - they are pretty expensive to maintain and fix.
Thats why some people sell their mercedes and buy a new one after a few years
Scotty I believe Mercedes is more reliable than BMW n Audi 🤔
Keep up the great information n video Scotty
Well Old Audis do last longer than every car here but bmw is faster but merc is more comfy sooooooo every car has one thing to brag about.
my man is over 50 years old and can edit videos and use photoshop i'm 20 and can't do any of that 😹😹😹😹
ever TRY learning how to?
@@lifepresent3183 effort :(
he's actually 66 years old
All he did was put images up😂
TheLegend 27 with this many subscribers.... he prob has someone edit it for him
REV UP YOUR ENDLESS MONEY PITS
lmao, ive been bringing an old e30 back from the dead... this statement is so true
Nuwanda84 😂😂😂👊🏼
There's nothing more expensive, than a cheap old Mercedes.
BMW... Bankrupt My Wallet!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Peder Hansen having a life besides maintaining a pos car, prevents all that.
The unreliability of GM with the price of a BMW. It's a GMW!
Almost as bad as Fiat but all the same an endless money pit.
@@kari9856 at least Gm vehicles are affordable to repair
I was following Kilmer when youtube didn't even have 720p lol. Amazing how far he's gone after that. Cheers! Even better content. Keep it up Kilmer!
Bmw is big business for mechanics💰
Mcgyver B not really because there such a pain to work on many mechanics say no
@@Zaya2499 that is not true. I spend a lot of time In a BMW repair shop with the mechanics as they work and they say they are built in a way that mechanics can navigate around. The repairs maybe a bit of a project but they say they can tell they were engineered to be worked on. Repairs aren't cheap though, if you can't afford to repair or do it yourself, do NOT buy one.
Yes so as the Porsche they're all the same
I long for the early 90's BMW's so much. Those cars were built so well.
The e46 is well built.
I own a 1982 Mercedes 300D with 386,000 miles. I am the second owner and plan to drive it for another 250K miles. It has been less expensive to maintain than my wife's Toyota Sienna.
Never see them in the road anymore though.
In the 90s they didn't have a department of planned obsolescence.
I had an '89 BMW 325 convertible, auto trans, with 324k on it, ran great, nothing ever broke on the drive train and only ever had to fix a few little things.
Excellent video. Thanks taking the time to film and edit it and of course for positing it for our benefit. Keep up the good work! -Migs
I have to say that when I was a kid my grandpa use to drive a diesel Mercedes and that thing never broke.
German diesels last forveer
I think Scotty has explained many times that older vehicles with less electronics and plastic parts are a lot easier to maintain.
That was a different era. Those old MB diesels were very slow, thirsty (I think), bad emissions but yes very reliable. The modern equivalent are the super reliable diesel Toyota Crown sedans they use as taxis on parts of Asia. Fully fitted with luxury & tech they are sold as Lexus LS.....the most reliable big luxury cars. Genesis are also rated as very reliable too. 2 newcomer brands much more reliable than the Germans
@@race890 It depends on where you live. In where I live taxi companies often use newer C or E Class for their fleet, and I have seen many in great condition for sale with >250k km
@@kawaiikoto8800 certainly. In taxi use cars can do many miles/kms because the engines are running warm a lot more of the time. Even in Australia most taxis were poorer quality Fords & Opels (called Holden in Aust) running on petrol-lpg. Many did 400,000km albeit with maintenance. In Dubai 10 yrs ago when I was there I was told that the Govt decided on running just Toyota Camrys back then because they were found to be the most reliable at handling the up to 55 degree Celsius (131F) days. The Toyota & Camry durability and reliability is well known to be way above any Euro cars for a similar price.
Don't buy a BMW unless you can afford to buy 2
DJ Chazzy Chaz i own a g30 and it’s been fine
Bmw530le, bmw x5 3.5d xdrive, they are great, drove a merc that is comfy, but not nearlry as sportive as the bmw
That guy just hate BMW. He has there mercedes e class in background. I think BMW is more sportier than Mercedes-Benz and the BMW don't break down that much. I know it because my family have only BMW for year's.
@@XFHU OH i have a 530d
@@XFHU Also xdrive
I've owned a couple of off lease BMWs and they were for the most part reliable. Fear of major repair bills always took a bit of the fun out of owning them.
The worst is whoever has neglected the car the most.
true. if you keep your car serviced every 7 - 10k miles/kms and you don't thrash it a lot it'll be a good car.
@@Jo_Wardy thrash ? What you mean by that
@@fabolousjada5070 flog their car abuse their car by driving hard alot wearing it out quicker
I was a BMW owner for many years.
NO MORE, thx .
I drive a Japanese now with no stres. 😎
TX2673XA YASS
You guys you just tell that your were richer than now
@Aditya Chakrabarti 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝
Aditya Chakrabarti my is250 will forever be better than any toyota you buy. Unless it’s a supra lol
I have a 328i and they’re not reliable by any means, but they’re fun cars to drive. Like Jeremy Clarkson once said “Just because something is unreliable, doesn’t mean it’s not great.” Lol
2002 E46 owner here 142k on the clock no major issues. Car has never let me down on 6 years of ownership
@@pugnutter8715 2001 e46 owner 178,000 miles owned it for 9 years (@91,000 mi) so far the biggest one that I have gotten done was the entire cooling system followed by brakes master cylinder (brake fluid leak) and engine oil leak repair and rest are just minors..
@@pauloochoa241 True, proper maintenance is the key. In Europe it's not unusual to see BMW e46, e39, e60 etc. with crazy mileages, especially the diesels they just run and run without major problems, follow the preventative maintenance schedule, change oil at 10-12000 km's (that's: 6-8k miles) and it will run forever. Mercs are the same, people often still drive 190E/D from early 1990's, plenty have over 500.000km and still running w/o issues or high expenses.
Now how does that make sense, does unreliable & great, make for a good car, LMAO
What's your definition of great?
Easy Answer:Mercedes>BMW
Real Answer:94' Celica>Anything Else
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Yuck
Why? BMW are more enjoyable to drive, have better tech and have better quality.
@@DexxonGamer77 I agree they are better to drive,but reliabilty wise,Mercedes is better.
I definitely agree with you Scotty. I tow a lot of broken down German cars. A 2011 bmw I towed last night had around 100,xxx miles. The lady bought it a few months prior and with in a few weeks of owning it her starter went out as well that it needed brakes. She found out how expensive those repairs were and even though she bought it without a warranty she was able to get the dealer to pay for it. But last night the reason for her tow was that the car had stopped running.
I just got an 04 BMW Z4 with 225k miles that I daily drive. It was in near perfect condition condition because it was garage kept and owned by one owner. No rust anywhere. I got that thing for 5k. I never thought I’d own a bmw but that car is a blast to drive.
How is it now ? Lol
I have a e350 2014 ... love the way it drives .. the quality of build seems great. It’s reliable enough. It is used as a taxi in Germany for a reason. The reliability depends on what you buy. Certain Mercedes are much more high maintenance and more prone to have issues than the basic e class. BMW I feel have more issues overall and a little cheaper quality
Both bout same cheap however people don't realize bmw is speed performance and Mercedes is flossy Luxury that's why bmw gets a bad rap for being less realizable,even Scotty said the faster you drive the faster it wears down
Bought a 2004 BMW E60 525i in 2014 and it has had one coil pack go since I got it over 4 years ago. Bought a 520d F10 recently and they're amazing cars to drive. Quality has gone down but the way a BMW saloon drives, nothing compares.
your are from Europe?
Same as mate I’ve owned a E46 coupe for 6 years now. Next to no issues. The car has hands down been the best car I’ve ever owned. Currently sitting at 142 thousand miles. Thing runs like a dream. Half the problem is people want a BMW but can’t afford basic maintenance and then cry about it 🤣🤣
@@pugnutter8715 e46 is the best. ❤
@@pugnutter8715 It's beyond "basic maintenance" when parts that should last as long as Lexus parts go bad.
That last sentence had me laughing good one.
That 6.9 W116 @ 0:49 was a really great car. A high prestige beast loaded with innovations and equipped with a state of the art power plant that could disgrace almost all sport muscle cars of the era despite its weight. Few of them can still be seen cruising the roads.
Depends on which model you get as well. Previous C class has a good reputation. Wife purchased 2013 C300 4matic in 2014 w/9000m(I'm not sure about the newest generation, of course). Drives every day close to 100K miles, never had a mechanical problem ever. #1 most reliable vehicle I ever owned. 2006 E class before that-not so much.
BMW is definitely the WORSE. I have loved these cars for so long and got one and realized you have to love them from a distance!!!
B-in-law had a ..530? yea, by 40k it was gone. so long...
I own a 2002 bmw e46 320i, have no complaints and i fix it myselfe, also the car mechanics here where i live dont ask much money for fixing bmws
I had a 94 year 2.0 litre 3 series coupe, super reliable!
Im with you on this one
they're not for peasants with no money
No one:
Literally no one:
Toyota: LET'S PUT A BMW ENGINE IN THE NEW SUPRA
I still don't get it. WHY, oh why did Toyota think it would be great to have a bmw engine in there. It ruined it for me.
BMWs have great engines and reliable. Other stuff create problems. Toyota produces family vehicles not sports cars. This one time they used Yamaha engines didn't end well.
Exactly. BMW use cheap plastics in the engines where you should use metals.
@@lgiorgos1 yea right.. what motors go into Lotus Evora? They will regret this BMW powerplant long term.. also I give you the BMW V8 N62
It's not just engine the whole car is BMW Z4, with little bit cosmetic changes.
Because Toyota doesn't know how to make sports car.
Informative and hilarious! Thanks!
I’ve driven a 2010 GLK 350 for about 4 years with a little over 120k miles, still works like new.
Rev up your engines and empty your wallets!
Rev up your wallets!
Hahahahahaha
I'd rather have a 94' Toyota Celica.
Edit: I Always laugh when I see these Mercedes and BMWs constantly in for repairs lol.
History Baron with 200k +
I saw one yesterday
NOPE . I would rather have the '87 5 speed celica convertible that I already own . 180k
History Baron facts.
Surprised Scotty didn't pin this. 😂
Thanks scottie for the much needed information.
I’ve literally went from not being good with my hands to a full blown bmw mechanic since owing one lol
That happened to me with my mini hahahaha
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@Tom Eyckmans It is a shithole (Don’t mind my name)
Ha ha ha ha. Me too
My e30 controls my emotional state at all times lmao
BMW stands for Bring Mechanic With.
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Bust My Wallet
Unless you are your own mechanic. Why pay someone else to do things you can do yourself
Bang Me Waifu
BMW turned me into a machanic ta ta bmw
Over-engineered. Same with high end Audi.
Good luck maintaining them after warranty is over...
jcrnda engineering is not the issue usually. It is low spec parts. When parts are obtained from suppliers there are lots of choices. Toyota, and others ask and pay for higher service life spec, BMW cuts corners in this area. I replace items on BMW in my shop at half the mileage of replacing that same part on Kia, Hyundai, Toyota, and many others. Mercedes items go longer but usually less than their lower priced rivals.
Cheap plastic and too many electronics....
jcrnda you are right about unless you are a mechanic that specializes in Audi or BMW or Mercedes I have an Audi 2012 love it was a Audi VW specialist for 20 plus years get parts cheap I have all the diagnostic tool and specialty tools too
Martin Lavoie what about the effort in engine repairs? The parts are usually the easy part. It’s the time and effort to fix that’s upsetting. I imagine with today’s oils, if garage-kept or pre-heated, an Audi engine can make it to 500k miles? My Colorado VW 1.8t got to 330k but was smoking due to so many hot-cold cycles(many sub zero starts) and running the engine on low oil at times.
@@jamesmedina2062 That boat has sailed. It looks like the last Audi engine that could make it to 500K was their inline 5-cylinder that was phased out in mid-90s. But in city traffic not even half of that.
I counted 4700 hand movements in this 8 min video. Amazing....!!! - Rev up your Inanity!!!
Thanks for sharing all your great info.
In my country BMW stands for Big Man Wahala.
In English that translates to ‘rich man’s problem’.
😂😂😂😂😂 My Naija brother.
We Dey here
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Well, here in Germany it stands for "Bei Mercedes Weggeschmissen" (thrown away at mercedes). But well I am from Stuttgart so I think there is some bias involved there...
Oga brother
BMW. The ultimate driving to repair shop machine
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Congratulations to be able to finish one lap of a racetrack. That is an achievement.
BMW - Ultimate Fail Machine
The ultimate disposable driving machine.
Dont talk of u never had bmw , americans cant make good cars so they mock german haha
Hey Scotty, leasing BMWs and Mercedes is a helluva good advice for al those who like those car brands. Thanks for sharing.
Have my old 1996 Beemer- coughing and sneezing, but still running :)))
I've had a BMW for 11 years 175k miles and minimal repair costs, much more fun to cruise around in than a Japanese sushi
What year and model, and what drivetrain? I'm guessing it's not a 7-Series.
@@hanskinslo326 520d SE auto 2006, luck maybe but really well built car I think. Original turbo, dpf, injections, exhaust and no auto box work so far
After owning a few BMW's, I wouldn't even lease one. Something is ALWAYS breaking on them, and even if it's covered under warranty, I got real tired of having my car in the shop all the time. My neighbors couldn't even tell you what car I drove because there was a loaner in the driveway more than half the time. No thank you -- DONE with BMW!
Tom Fortin which model? My X3 has been super reliable and fun to drive.
@@robertbruce5213 Two 3-Series, and an X1. We had a 525 and it was good, but uncomfortable for my broken back.
A friend of mine here in Phoenix got a new 535 about 6 yrs ago, there were so many early service problems, the dealership in midtown ran out of loaners frequently so they were sending people home in used loaner cars & my buddy end up one weekend with a lime green Chrysler PT Cruiser with the fake wood on the sides (LMAO) and of course we all spent Saturday & Sunday congratulated him on his "new" car and being rid of the BMW service nightmares once & for all.
Buy Lexus .GSF or RC F track edition.
@@billolsen4360 LOL! Yup, that's what I'm talking about and now I know I'm not the only one!
Got a diesel Mercedes GLK250, been amazing, super fun to drive and have had no issues. Only problem was a DEF heater wasn’t working and threw an engine code! But I found a good mechanic who just re energized the part for free after he did an oil change and voila! No engine light or issues ever since. These cars are great as long as regular upkeep is happening and maintenance is done. You can find any old car that’s been mistreated with tons of problems beyond the German brands.
Thanks Scotty I was thinking of buying a second hand 1 what would you recommend second-hand estate
Be fair Latest early 2000s BMWs with manuals are great cars. Used to know a guy with a 2008 BMW 3 series 6 speed manual. Dude was super up to date on his maintenance but has 250k miles on his and its still going strong.
depends on if that is a 328 or a 335... the 328 is way more reliable than the 2008 335
I've got a '05 Merc-Benz SL500 roadster. Her name is Lola. She is a great running machine, never lets me down. Bought her used a little over 3 years ago, put about 12000 miles on her; other than maintenance, tires, and 0ne battery [she takes Two], I just love that V-8 growling, top down, open road, push that pedal down...........man, those Germans know a thing or two about cars!!! PS Bought her with 62200 miles on her. Drive your cars to keep them in shape folks! Sitting in a garage for long periods will RUIN you car way quicker than driving her!!! More fun, too!
michael baka exactly, Mercedes are meant to be driven more and not kept in the garage. If you baby it, it will leak because seals and other parts need to operate at certain temperature. Also, I floored my GLC43 AMG and now with 34k miles, not a single problem.
I’ve got a 97 w210 e420. Thing has run smooth since day one. As long as you take care of your car it’ll be fine. Still runs good at 175k mikes
Yeah that's when it was made in Germany he talking about the cars that are made in the US now they are full of plastic do not get it
thank you so much for making this video
BMW vs. Mercedes: The Battle of the most expensive European Money Pits
After Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are most expensive money pits.
80's benz is good car 90's - 2000's they rank the one of the worst ranking in reliability (Top gear survey.)
BMW reliablity just about the same..
They all money pit when it broke down..... Easy choice don't buy it on the first place. My people buy because of EGO. My family own them but I will never buy it with my own money.
Range Rover is way up on that list, perhaps even the top of the list, the people that I've known that had them got rid of them within a year or two....I used to say the new Ranger Rovers only really have two destinations...1) is the gas station 2) is the repair shop.
@@Timinator62 thanks. Forgot about Range Rover and Jags. They make Mercedes look more reliable
@@AbronHawkins true!!!
Scotty, love your highly informative and educational videos! You are fantastic!
I have a 2004 CLK320 with 95,000 miles and a 2011 335d with 75,000 miles. Both cars have been taken care of and had the oil changed every 7,500 miles. I've probably put 3,500 into fixing the BMW and about 2,500 into the benz. Since both car were purchased with about 30,000 miles on them in lease returns and I paid about half of retail or less......I'd buy any of these cars again and again with these results.
Thx for the info scott👍 its very useful🙂
It's all part of the fun of owning a German car. 'Will my car cost me $3k in repairs this year? Let's roll the dice!'
I had a Mercedes from new and the timing chain snapped at 67k km. Destroyed the engine and required a complete rebuild. My employer had a Mercedes where the transmission failed (rebuild required) within 50k km. Another person I know is into BMWs, and has had a string of failed window motors and even a head gasket blow at 70k km.
Germans started chasing the cheap end of the market in the mid 1990s, and it really shows.
CatsMeowPaw you’re supposed to replace the serpentine belt on your Mercedes at right around that interval of mileage if you take it to the dealership for regular and recommended maintenance. If you lose/break a serpentine belt driving you will damage most parts and most people will burn up their power steering or burn the heads etc. in the engine up. It’s not called a ‘timing chain’ not in any country, I maintain my Mercedes as the manufacturers recommend and have had no problems ever.
@@Hashdollars he blew the timing chain. Several MB models over the years (over a span of 4 decades actually) are known to do this, the chain drives the camshafts and results in total engine destruction. Engine codes M272, M273, M171, and M102 have all been known to have timing chain drive issues, and engine codes M116, M117, and M110 require routine timing chain replacement.
Alex Cabral thanks for the engine codes lol what models Mercedes do you own
@@Hashdollars I used to own a 1986 S-Class and currently have a 92 190E 2.6 that I autocross, and a 1988 300E. I was thinking about getting a newer model for daily driving, but I got a brand new VW instead. I might get a W222 S-Class when the values on those plummet just because I miss having an S-Class. I work on my own cars, and right now the cost of the tools I'd need to make the jump to a newer MB model is prohibitive.
Alex Cabral start with a C-Class a few years older, you can get a low mile model for relatively cheap depending on the budget and their bulletproof built to compete with Honda’s and Toyota’s! Nothing like a Benz
Owned several Mercedes and never had a problem! For the last 10 years i own a w221 S500 4matic, changing the oil every 6000 km, use good gas, service the 7g tronic every 3 years or 30k km.. drives like a dream! Few days ago had a 500km trip, pure pleasure! Only thing i need to do now is change few bushings 😁 maintain your car and drive it with pleasure guys! Cheers!
Just bought a one owner 2008 328xi with 80k miles on it with full service history all done at the dealer For $7600, and i couldn't be happier. Let's see what it costs me to keep her running smooth. Car rides like new and handles like a dream.
I like how everyone who owns mercs or BMW and has no big problematical experiences, NOBODY replies and just scrolls right past 😂😂😂😭
Most ppl don’t even know Bmw and merc have their OWN oil and tranny fluid. Ppl are using 87-89 gas and Cheap autozone oil and say they aren’t reliable 😂😂😂😭
Loving the fast depreciation on such good cars because of the next mans incompetence
Same here....I owned 4 Mercedes and have never been stranded aside from a flat tire. Which in my book doesn't count.
Agreed with you on that. I'm in Europe, and Mercs are the most reliable I've ever driven. I guess what they get in the US differs from what we get here.
Gorgeous car -- I had a W221 as well, black on black. Outstanding car. Nothing quite like an S-class.
Oh man I just love you and the way you talk like if I'm seeing mechanic captain Jack sparrow in front of me 👌😂
Great advice. Thank you!
Rev up your dip-stickless engines...assuming it has enough oil.
hahahaha
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Soldado de Juan José Torres there is a menu option in the instrument cluster
@Soldado de Juan José Torres scotty made a video years ago tearing into bmw for doing this. He said, what's next? Welding the hood shut so you can't even get to the engine at all?
I have a older bmw... no issues 100k+ miles on it ... love it. You just have to get lucky and take care of it like a baby and it should be fine. Goes for all cars
Facts! ☝🏿🔥🔥🔥
You probably mean Bimmer. Beemers are the BMW motorcycles.
Bought a 428i 2 years ago at a dealership certified. Still going strong.
I maintain it well and it does its job.
“Maybe working on those things all the time has affected his mind”. 😂
Exactly
My 05 e46 runs like a champ, basic maintenance done myself, I love my car.
I have an 04 e46 going on 190k
I have a 2004 330CI with 186k miles and so far have had no serious issues.
I got a 2001 e39 with 160k and no serious problems. Haters gunna hate
What I learned is if you fix the car yourself and do basic things like oil change, transmission fluid, spark plugs, suspension, and ignition coils, they're really not that expensive to maintain
nailed it. exactly what i’ve been saying
So basically become a mechanic. Good job Einstein.
@@neilr603nah I did boat maintenance in the navy it’s really not hard to follow instructions on paper
@@neilr603Not really bro coils/plugs are made easy to change on most 3 series cus theyre inline 6’s those parts sit at the very top of the engine. Bottom line is if you cant work on a bmw yourself you shouldnt be owning one.
Perfect explication !!
I been driving my 2008 5 series 528xi and it's at 185000 miles still drives like its brand new. it's not the car it's the person who drives it 💯💯
Cause thats the pinnacle of bmw the best made was in the 2000s
Go for an older generation BMW and it will last you a long time if you maintain it well. I have a daily driver 2003 BMW 530i with 201k and I got with only 100k 5 years go.
Fonzi V if you watch the videos. It’s not that they don’t last, bmw future cars is going to base on plastic with a $$$ price. Plastic don’t lasts. Most older bmw lasts a lot longer with fewer problems. Also considering most luxury cars has a lot more advanced technology which will fail more often then a basic car without it. Would be nice to have electronic that doesn’t break as they age. Oh wait, stop using plastic!!!
That's the 5 Series I want. I still see a few of them here in NYC. Just afraid some maintenance issues will arise that would cost me thousands of dollars regularly.
M5 from 2004
I've got a 1999 e46 320i, and yes, the plastics and tubings in the refrigeration system are crap. But if you buy silicone hoses and aluminium expansion vase and thermostat, stuff like that you'll be fine. It's got almost 300.000kms and it's a daily driver, never left me on foot. I use high octane gasoline and average 8 liters per 100kms. It's my black baby M and I love it. It's got kn filter, stainless exhaust, adjustable coil overs, camber plates, suspension arms and bushings, brembo disks ... It's enough to make my blood rush. I had the next gen 3 series bmw too, diesel, more hp and torque, but it lacked something ... something deep and meaningful. Went back to the old e46 like a bat out of hell. Oh, and I'm on my car watching this.
I also have a 2003 530i and I love it!
Had a 1972 BMW 2002, loved that car! Solid and simple ❤️
Bullet proof car!
I had a cheap BMW 3 series when I was stationed in Germany. Drove it for 3 years, never had any issues with it, except it didn't have turn signals. I would never own another one, especially after my dad had an M6 for 2 years and it cost $600 to change the oil and the engine in it is a ticking time bomb.
I’m at 110,000 miles so far on my 2013 335i and so far can’t say I’ve spent much. It did have some engine issues but were 100% covered by warranty. I have spent a lot on run flat tires tho...
Bimmer has made great strides in reliability in its cars in recent years. My X3 AWD 4-cylinder has been rock solid reliable, quiet, and fun to drive. And I put on a lot of miles....
I had e39 bmw 530i with 100k miles and never had issues and now i have e90 328i with 60k miles so far no issues.
I have a honda civic ex with more than 200k miles with no issues. We'll see how your car is doing by the time you catch up. 😂
the 6 cylinder engines are the best in bmw
Same I got a 2011 328i got it 60k miles, so far at 87k and no problems.
Rob xdrive?
I like that you dont use prophanity or blaspheme in your videos, may God bless you
You sir are a true legend. Love your videos!
i own a mercedes c class 2010 with 2.2 litre diesel engine and auto transmision (i am a taxi driver). it got 2,200,000 kilometers on the clock and still runing.
Ur in Europe?
I have one aswell...they run forever once you service them regularly
@@colinfarrell7457 exactly also the e class are very reliable too. I saw one with 1,700,000 kilometers and still running strong
@@bighit20100 no i am from Israel
@@mercedesbenzfan8157 you close to Gaza protests?
Its true, the pladtic hoses and parts crack. Also, the windshield rubber seal is crap. But if you can do basic repairs, you can fix most of these items yourself.
Hey, Scotty. I have a 2011 Mercedes C350 4matic, it has 132,000 miles. Never had any issues with it, other check engine light come on when it freaking cold out and I drive off without warming it up first. Never changed transmission oil it, that's the only thing that scares me at the moment, should I do it now, or should I just keep driving it or get rid of it? It doesn't show any signs of not working properly. I was told if I change the oil in it now, it'll probably die within 2 weeks after the transmission service.
I bought a second hand BMW and every bit you said was true. Even the BMW mechanics( in England) could not repair BMW.
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I really really love my BMW.. It makes my day just driving that thing to and from work... Whatever else I drive I feel so happy when I get "back home".. That alone is (almost) priceless..
Probably feeling happy when the BMW gets back home from the mechanic
Just lease them.
@@Super6-Four sure do :-)
@@apt62 I'm personally fond of onwning my car .. and keeping them for many many many years.. I have it the same way with other stuff like computers, my phone and so on.. I get attached ... But I really do understand why people consider leasing .. Having not to haggle with a dealer is a very big plus for a start (not to mention not having to worry about residual value of your trade in car)..
That's because you probably haven't hit close to 100,000 kms mileage yet. When you do, the repairs will be "priceless"(as in endless money pit). Enjoy while you dare!
BMW/Mercedes - The CEO'S , Engineers, Designers, Developers, Manufacturers - Should all be ashamed of themselves !!
totally agree
MAKE THE ONLY CARS ON THE ROSD 1994 CELICA EVERYTHING ELSE IS GARBAGE
Lol all the newer everything has plastic everything
Thanks Scotty for your amazing videos! I own a 2015 C250 coupe with close to 60k miles on it. With what mileage would you say to get rid of it? Thank God I've never had any issues with it thus far?
Honestly he would probably tell you to trade it in for a Toyota or a Lexus. A Lexus is a Toyota.
Got a BMW 7 series in 2004, now in 2019 and never got a single major issue
😮😮 wow
like me mang
e65 750
Good 4 u
It's a misconception honestly, some people don't even maintain their european vehicles well. I leased a 2016 Infiniti Q50 and the Infotainment system kept freezing up, and the ride quality wasn't even that good.
Right lol
I’ve got a 2013 BMW 328i xdrive. 90k right now. Not a single issue so far just regular maintenance. If it starts giving me problems I’ll sell it. Great car so far.
How much do you think you could get selling it?
how long have you owned it?
@@vidsexpert234 Since 2015. Zero problems with it.
@@weswest8666 You got me there. I'd lose money on it if I were to sell it right now. Luckily I love the car and plan on keeping it and taking care of it. If I did have to sell it because it became a problem I would lose. It's been great so far though so I think I'll be alright. Regular maintenance is important. For now it's just been fluids and filters. Had the rear breaks done but the fronts are still good. Got rid of the run flat tires and replaced with some Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+.
CNC O I’m not selling it. It’s a great car. How many vehicles retain high resale value? Toyota trucks and Jeeps. That’s it.
Your hard work pay off ! Congratulation for 2M sub Scot.
I owned a number of both cars and the secret to keeping them running is proper maintenace.
Take them to back street garages and they'll go down quicker than a 10 dollar hooker.
My 560SEC was 20 years old when I sold it. My last Mercedes had 150,000 miles on it when I sold it.
The back street garage is the GP of the car world. If you have a cold or a sprain your GP can offer you treatment. If you have anything more serious he refers you to a cardiologist or ENT specialist.
The difference with back street garages is they don't have the required equipment but insist they can do it anyway.
If Mercedes and BMW were properly maintained they would last a lifetime.
If you're going to buy the ultimate driving machine and expect it to last, of course the maintenance is going to be more expensive than your Corolla. Same with Mercedes.
If you can't afford the maintenance you can't afford the car.
As for brittle plastic that's usually a result of overheating. Another symptom of a badly maintained vehicle.
You were bang on here!