Mercedes C-Class vs BMW 3 Series vs Audi A4 - Carbuyer / Mat Watson and Ginny Buckley
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I came in, looked at the like/dislike bar, realized there weren't many dislikes. I then said: "The BMW must have won".
(And I was right)
spot on BMW rocks!
11volt i
BMW’s too much for me, everyone has one here. And it’s always the drug dealers and people that try to show off flashiness. It’s a turn off for me to buy one around where I live.
Tulia that's exactly the reason I get put off buying a bmw
I love Matt's expression at the camera when Ginny moves over the transmission tunnel closer to him, brilliant. I'm a big fan of Mercedes' new design style, both inside and out.
4:04.... I see what you did there 😂😂
Base a4 vs high end merc c and bmw 3
Tanay Khandelwal - as we mentioned at the start of the review, the cars aren't matched on specs or engines. This is a review of the range as a whole.
Carbuyer With all the respect, you should've matched them on specs and engines. The Audi is really put down because it was a base model. Although you mentioned the touchscreens and such are not standard, you compared these 3 cars' interior and exterior based on the cars you had, and not the "Range" you mention over and over. Again, I love all the videos carbuyer produces, but this one felt a bit unfair.
Carbuyer
you could have waited for the new a4 to come out before making a comparing video like this.
And AUDI is a gen older than 3/C... Weak review.
Thats what i thought what the hell !! Unless they couldn't get the car in time for the review :-)
And I really like how this video goes smoothly, detailed but not boring. And the chemistry between the reviewers. Like like like!
Complaining about the Mercedes' head room isn't fair because you have the sunroof installed. Without it, the headroom is just fine.
The sunroof steals maximum 3-4 cm of headroom, which still is fairly small, even with 6-7 it might be a bit close to touching your head on the roof.
Jan Nissen Of course, headroom depends also on seat height. That said, this C class does have more slope (like the so-called 4-door hardtops) which is always going to be felt inside.
Thank you so much sir or madame for the insight
Design: BMW
Interior: Mercedes
Driving: who knows? I've never driven these cars...
I'd take the BMW
This is easily the best comparison of those three ever. Well done !
so...
1.BMW
2.MB
3.AUDI
Mercedes won almost all categories: looks exterior and interior, build quality, ride comfort, noise isolation, value for money, and most efficient. How the hell bmw won this comparisan?
Because this is BS
because Britain
Because bmw is better
Because they are better, Mercedes are for the older driver, Audi for your posers the BMW is for everyone, that;s what matters
@@tramlad2 swap BMW with AUDI in your comment and I will agree. There's an undeniable social stigma attached to BMW which is it's popularity among young men, aggressive driving, being more sport and performance driven. Also, the car just has this haunting mean look to it which shows personality, unlike AUDI. Apart from AUDI performance and subtle yet glamorous look on the outside there's not much exciting left about the car. Especially the interiors of AUDI....so boring(imo). However, you see a lot of women in their little A3's(they love them) families intheir Q6's and older men in their A6 or A7. which is why i think AUDI is made for everyone, but BMW is made for those who feel a little more special than that! it's just a much more exciting car and that's that, which is why I agree that out of the 3, BMW takes the W. You're correct about Mercedes tho, it's just like Marks and Spencer. Never trendy, always the same, pain't them all grey and call it a day!
Love the new style of review, just like a conversation; Excellent!
Woman: ah, you see Mat, this Mercedes doesn't have a gear knob.
Mat: Then what is that you're holding ? bow chicka bow wow
Typical British taste. They will choose the BMW no matter how good the others are!. And I don't blame them. BMW is quite desirable in England.
I dont undrstand how BMW is more desirable than audi and mercedes in the UK, but alright.
'All Brits are Douch-bags'. Now there's an intelligent comment........!! FFS!!
MrPeterthepilot Both stereotypes It was sarcastic if you didn't notice...they're posh and think theyre better than everyone becasue they're from Britain
It's funny because if you look at the other reviews the BMW comes second because of something they did with their suspension. It also site higher with more wheel well which I hate.
BMWs are desirable in the UK because the roads we have here suit the BMW rear wheel drive characteristics very well. The roads are often small, twisty and fun to bomb down in a well balanced and sharp steering saloon or coupe. I own a 320d saloon and the low end torque, turbo and handling mean that I love driving it on UK country roads. When I take it onto the motorway (interstate), the suspension and ride are a little bit jarring. If I were living in the USA, I would probably go for a better cruising car, like the Audi or Mercedes. They don't cut along, they breeze along. My dad has the A4 avant and it makes perfect sense for the more senior driver. Comfy suspension, dependable and practical drive.
Very harsh to compare the base A4 compared these still though. I know your comparing the whole range, but yeah. Should have been a mid-range at least.
MRT for sure. My 2013 a4 looks so much better than this Audi. Better look better wheels better drivetrain... interior looks amazing as well. Strange comparison.
A4 S line 2016 saloon is quite nice imho
Why compare a base A4 with fully equipped C class and 3 series?
For logical comparison like this, it's very essential to have 3 similarly priced car.
From all the good points of the Mercedes over the other two cars, I can't believe they didn't make it win. What the hell came over them?
Mercedes-Benz C Class:
1) smoother
2) quieter
3) most relaxing to drive
4) best-looking
5) holds it's value better
6) more leg room in the rear
7) better quality cabin and parts
8) better designed cabin / more ergonomic
9) more reliable than the other two
10) lowest emissions
How can that not win?
As a W204 C Class owner myself (this one is a W205), this one looks really nice inside - love that cabin.
I'm glad the Audi came last, as I think it deserves to come last
One last point, The diesel on the Merc was noisier than the Audi according to Matt. However, Audi diesels are the second noisiest diesels of ANY car make in the UK (bar none), after Skoda, and that's a fact, not just my opinion, so I don't know where he's got that info from.
Just to clarify:
Noisiest diesel engines of any car in the UK = Skoda
Second noisiest diesel engines of any car in the UK = Audi
Nice review. Ginny is doing good
Well done Ginny & Mat, great review. Agree with the 3 being a better package, those seats are amazingly comfortable. C class severely let down by the head room.
Jen and Matt work great together, I couldn't of asked for more in a review, informative, graphic takes, even filmed great, and amusing in the best way, loved this
Loved the video...Thank you. Can you make another video comparing 2015 E-Class to Audi A6 and BMW 5 series
Wait a few more months for the new A4 to be launched then do another review...
They're comparing brand new models with a 2008 design... and it still holds up
I'm still looking to buy a car and in the past two weeks, I've test driven a BMW 3series efficient dynamic and a Mercedes C class. I, personally and based on my 27 years of driving experience, think that BMW is slightly a better car than the C class. The differences are so tiny but tangible if you really have the eagle eyes and sixth sense.
Ha! You two are very entertaining to watch as car reviewers and seem to work well together. Keep it up!
Kaz, Australia.
Great video... Wish there were more of these across different classes of cars!
Um I understand their the big three but where's the Volvo S60? :O
Benzes and BMW's are the real ones, Audi it's just the side dish without taste.
Benz, BMW > Audi
I don't like Benz's. They just seem like "old people" cars. Not sure if that really carries any weight though. I just don't like the looks of them. Audis are much more sporty.
Dale Cooper I can’t lie mainly a BMW fan but what you just said is word negl
Jumhuriyyah accept their coupes. Their coupes are sexy AF. Their Coupes & Sedans are soo contrasting it’s crazy
BMW defiantly is the best!!! Audi isn't good and Merc looks way too flash, BMW just right!!! :-)
You should go specsavers
why the Audi is boring and the Merc to flash
Fuck bmw
I rode in all of them and nothing charms me as much as an A4. It's like a mother on wheels. Smooth suspension, incredibly sensitive braking, small and nimble to get you through many holes, AWD rapes snow, and very nice turbo that kicks you when speeding up is needed (NJ merge lanes, which don't exist).
Where is Rebecca ? :(
She left from the channel :(
She now realized that the cars are not kitchens
hell yeah, have my new BMW 2016 3 series this whole year and I love it. I use to drive c-class around town for my old job, nothing can compare to the sports feel and great suspension you'd expect the ultimate driving machine to have!! #BeamerAllDay
Gay boy
Thank you
I enjoyed you as a team in this review , very excited to see how the new Jag XE will do.
I have the old e90 328i , but I find the steering a bit heavy .
I did like Rebecca , but I must say the new lady is quite impressing and very enjoyable to listen to.
Fantastic reviews!! Keep up the great work...and thank you!! :)
Brian
4:02 I see what you did there😏
Just bought the new C class, it's amazing but you need to put the AMG pack on it or you get that glossy scratch prone plastic splashed everywhere. AMG line replaces it with stunning black ashwood.
+Disinf3ctant I really like the gloss black plastic, although I will say, the black ash is nicer.
I've seen one for sale with wood trim (not dark black wood), brown wood. And light grey or white leather. In brilliant blue. It looks incredible
my dads got the bmw and all i can say is that it put a smile on his face on twisty roads. awesome car
Great video guys. Keep up the good work.
Pound for pound BMW is the better choice of the 3.Sure Merc has the looks and the premium "high" owner's interior but BMW has the style, avangard , and the best driver experience.Carbuyer, verdict spot on (former merc owner)
there will always be iPhone/Mercedes people, and Android/BMW people...
and Audi/Blackberry people lol
Dragos Galben True! In my opinion Mercedes are the best luxury cars! :D
Dragos Galben its more like old people like Mercedes and young people like bmw, the same with the phones...
LOLBTLOLBT Im 16... I prefer Mercedes, and Iphones. lol
Evan Fish .. you like luxury stuff, hence your preference. But it's OK, you are young, if you don't get rich, you'll curb your preferences accordingly.
Also, no one can say BMW are not luxurious, in fact they are very much so. So, even for you a BMW would fit into luxury category, but it will fit better with your age group. Mercedes, sadly, as LOLBT said, it's for old people (comfort, best cruiser, etc, etc, all boring)
My dad's always said "a merc should always be black or silver" the white looks nice with red interior though 😍
Didn't really like the new 3 series for the longest time, but this new C class definitely makes it look better (and it has grown on me quite a bit too).
Well, I love the new C class, but variation in the video is the worst for me, I don't like the exterior without AMG package and with a star on the grill at the same time
On the other hand BMW has M package and red interior which is the best looking variation for me personally
I mean it would be fairer if they compare THAT 3 series with a C class with the AMG package and red interior with black marbled wood with a matte finish to decide which one is more attractive visually
Ramiz Farzaliyev -
as we mentioned at the start of the review, the cars aren't matched on specs or engines. This is a review of the range as a whole.
the c class looks wrong to mee. its just like a squeezed up s-class
Carbuyer
Why no Lexus IS300h? As a company car its the cheapest option to go for so it would have been appropriate to include it in the test, especially since Lexus are trying to change their image. Maybe you could try to shake things up and look at alternative vehicles, not just the obvious, predictable and badge snobs' German choices?
Rayaan Shaikh ''who no'', that grammar
Calm down grammar nazi. It was meant to say why, idiot
This review should be re-done when 2015 A4 hits the market
Please compare in the same way Golf, Focus and 308 II.
Good review by the new CarBuyer team!
The NEW MERCEDES C CLASS IS THE BEST OUT OF THEM ALL!
That Audi dashboard design is unacceptable for 2014. A camry has more interesting interior than that
Great review!!
Great video guys. Love the new presenter too.
those fake conversations looks so stupid... don't do that, please
Tadas reviews are always scripted
I think they were great. Maybe because I watched at 1.25 speed
4:03 Good man Matt
You need to do a group test with the large executive cars!!
great and fun review :)
Mercedes all day every day.
+Ronald Boutan for who? mafia?
You are part of the mafia buy a g wagon the locking noise sounds like a gun shot
I am really disappointed with Audi. Always been a huge fan of the A4/A5, it just seems like they forgot to update the designs
that's an outdated model wait for the new A4
Jas Sandhar They are coming with an updated redesign of the model this year. From B8 to B9. Let's wait and see how that compares.
+Systolic120mmHg it still sucks
***** Just like you.
I love Matt's reviews.
Would love to see a follow-up comparing the 340i, c450, and S4!!! (I'm currently debating the BMW 435i/440i Gran Coupe vs the Mercedes C450)
If you want Performance go for a BMW. If you want luxury, poshness and space go for a Mercedes and if you want a car that will never match against these two, go for an Audi.
Ok the Mercedes is the best for your money because it has good fuel economy the best interior good looks and the best for reliability how come it did not come 1st
Because everything you said was a lie.
Reliabilty based on older models . New models dont pre judge .
Nice review of all 3 cars, well explained and Ginny is very professional & knowledgeable about automobiles.
I would take the BMW with manual gearbox :)
I rather push a stick than drive an automatic
Looked at all three - 335, A4 2.0t Quattro, and the C400. Have the c400 in my garage now.
What a bad review, get all cars at the same spec and the audi comes up, they got an entry level model and reviewed that against top of the range models. Poor!
"The BMW is the ultimate driving machine... I wouldn't have the manual"
Eh what?
BMWs auto transmission are really brilliant and manual sucks in traffic.
Hristo Mitev If you're buying a car for driver engagement then you're missing a huge part of that by getting an auto.
I agree that the auto boxes are really good now. I was adamant that I wanted a manual c class, but after having driven the auto I decided to order that instead, it suits the car a lot better.
Firemarioflower Will do, please direct me to where I can return it.
I was just looking for validation for my purchase, was not disappointed.
I think they are siblings, the video was superb, I love the Carbuyer CZcams channel
This review was brought to you by Mercedes Benz.
But bmw won.
He apparently didn't finish the video before rushing to the comments lol.
I must be living in the future as I felt the a4, infact all present Audi's look dated, and the cabin's look like 1980s rejects!! I bet as usual, the replacement Audi will look just as dull :o( Yes, I've had a couple of Audi's in hte past, never again, they weren't the reliable, quality cars that they pretend to be. Had a Merc with no issues, and it was 16 when I sold it!! :o)
Wow carbuyer! Pretty damn good awesome video!!
Like this new format
They're right the BMW 3 series is the best small exec in the world period.
Miss rebeca(
Comparing higher end models of BMW and Mercedes, and a base model Audi, great way to make comparisons.
Thank you Carbuyer for such a lovely review. However, I do respect all German cars but they are very much faraway from any speculation and you can not tell which one you are gonna live with until you get inside hit the ignition key and let it go.
Mercedes is mainly purchased for the feel of fanciness while with BMW you get it all, the real deal!
Just like iPhone and Android phones :p
which one do you prefer ....
i don't like phones,
whats ur opinion on windows phone. Don't tell me its Audi.
Love Merc.... for its a dream car for most.
I really don't get why the commentators on this video are comparing low-tier luxury vehicles with brands of mobile phone operating system.
The BMW's the sportier drive. That's its USP, it's personality.
In the same manner, the Mercedes-Benz was the more luxurious vehicle. There's no such thing as "the real deal" because they have their own buyers and their own unique personalities.
amen
Rather stupid comparison that is.
oh dear, kids everywhere complaining that their car hasn't won...sad...
but here is, what I think (btw, i'm a merc kinda guy, so for me it's the merc, that I recently drove)
surely, the audi is a bit outdated, you gotta say, that it is almost the oldest car of the audi range and it has to be replaced, yet it also is the smartest, carbuyer is right with that. it's a vw brand car and you can feel it. Personally, the design isn't my kinda think, but it looks okay and a bit sporty, but as i said, a bit old.
the bmw, well...it just isn't my kind of car, i absolutely don't like the headlights, for me they look terrible touching the grill, the side line is sporty, agreed, and looks rather nice and the back is cool, too. The inside...well...beemer drivers love, i'm not convinced by it, the shifter doesn't look as cool as in the 5 series, the wents look old, some nobs look like there are out of cheap plastic and the steering wheel isn't pretty, too. For whatever reason, I quite like the red seats.
well and the merc...i like it very much, from the outside and the indside...as they said, it just looks special. i can tell, that they are right with the materials, everything you touch feels expensive and well built. it just so much better than the old c-class and thats why the media likes the merc very much. the ride in this car is just incredible, it actually feels better than the actual e-class, much more like a 5 series but lighter.
enginewise, because the merc is newer, its engines are more economical, the audi's are a bit old and the bmw's are trimmed on sportyness, which makes it less economical.
yes, the bmw is the sportier one, again the audi is a bit old, but i can tell that the merc is becoming sportier, especially by those settings you can chose from. it just drives amazingly, thats what i can tell, i don't wanna say that the others will drive like shit, why should i? i don't know, that's the case...
for me then, the merc wins, because it's the most economical, the most technically advanced, i personally know tha command system better and the new c-class looks so special, not actually in that configuration they got, but it still looks very nice to me.
The Mercedes is more expensive than the other one's, right...but it's that little bit more special and i think that's worse it.
I'm ready for the hates :P
Although i don't agree with the winner but nice comparison, this is the type of videos this channel needed. keep it up guys. if you need a suggestion here it goes: bmw x5 m50d vs range rover sport
You should make more comparison videos
the new c class is a perfect car.
+vsboy25 perfect for drug lords and old farts
dontusehername its a car that embodies everything that is class.
vsboy25 the backend looks weird
c class should be first
fantastic review, practical review; honest review and my fav BMW won :) ! Becoming a huge fan of your channel and review guyz way to go. I'm an owner of E46 2001 318i now im moving on to E90 320i 2005 :) ! Proud to be fan and owner of Beamer babies :)
I've had chance to drive every one of these (even estates) and only thing I can say It's matter of personal choice. They are all good :)
2:39 The whole review
Real men will choose bmw
Real men choose an S class
Only a pussy would
Real men don't give two fucks lol
+1jiatin Real men choose whatever the fuck they want.
+1jiatin The C class is such a girl's car. The only people I see driving it are girls.
I would love to get a BMW3 Series someday! Peace everyone! Hope you guys do a review of 2016 model. Thanks and God bless you!
What about the face lifted Volvo S60??
She's got lovely silky hair. I want to know what conditioner she uses....
Good car review by both presenters.
She uses castrol magnatec :)
Max Gafa Touché! :-)
I test drove many of these cars and bought a 2015 BMW 328 I M it is hands down the better car for the money and Mb and Audi can't touch the BMW warranty .
+mpadil At least Mercedes owners can afford a good and fast car...
+TehZured no doubt MB are very good cars I just prefer the BMW over it and Audi .
Dang you shouldve went a year older and got a 335i for a similar price
+TehZured c300 are not fast
Joseph Northington
faster than it's competitors. I also have a supercharged 2016 mustang. That's faster than any bmw ever made by more than a second
Do a review of Jaguar XF Merc E Class and BMW 5 Series all together just like this.. !! We want to see a clear winner..! :)
The BMW 3 series is a fantastic car overall. We're driving a 2017 that we're very happy with
this was a love letter to mercedes till the end, when bmw won
The Audi bashing made this kind of boring, would have been interesting to have some kind of Jaguar or a Volvo in comparison. I know the idea was prob to have these 3 known german "posh" brands but it was basically a Merc v Bmw comparison as Audi was "so old" in comparison, also i think a Jaguar or a Volvo would have brought a different dimension to the review to a certain extent.
Or yeah, like also mentioned, Lexus & Infiniti.
Jaguar doesnt have a matching car yet. The smallest Jaguar XF compares to 5-series, E-Class and A6.
yeah - what was the point of comparing the Audi when this is it's last model year...? that's a waste.
Ashvin Ujhoodha Three is thé Jaguar XE but it's not on the market yet.
I own a BMW (e90),good car but their audio systems are awful. You have to pay hundreds to upgrade to the HK or Alpine systems.
I'd have the 3-series over all of these. I don't like what they've done with the C-Class (making it a smaller S-Class) and although I love Audis, the A4 is quite old now. When the new one comes out it'll probably be my new choice.
Bmw f30 facelift or mercedes w205 has the best quality interior?
The real question is which one is more reliable?
none of them
Double-O $¢rilla mercedes
Give me the 3 series please
3-series very nice with m-package We have that car in the Touring which is even better looking! great engine too, for it's power very economical!
State at the start of the video that they are all different specification levels but that is to be disregarded.
Then make several comments about the different trims of each car.
Sweet journalism skills.
would pick c class in this lot.
It's really a shame that until now the bmw still doesn't have LED daytime running lights on their car....
It does have them. two circles and an eyebrow strip.
it's a shame that your optician still lies to you
Perhaps you need to an eye surgery.
You need glasses mate
Lee-harry C If you can look at his Google+ profile picture, he already has glasses, so the glasses are NOT working for him, therefore he needs a surgery.
is it just me who noticed you guys changed the title of the video 3 times already?
Review, 5 series vs E Class vs Audi A6