BMW vs Mercedes-Benz — which to choose?

Q: Which is cheaper — BMW or Mercedes-Benz?

By average price in Latvia, BMW is cheaper at €13 000, compared to €15 897 for Mercedes-Benz.

Q: BMW or Mercedes-Benz — which is more reliable?

Both brands offer reliable models. BMW average mileage is 264 683 km, Mercedes-Benz — 255 723 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

Q: How many BMW and Mercedes-Benz listings are there in Latvia?

Currently there are 6987 BMW and 2593 Mercedes-Benz listings in Latvia.

Q: Which car is better for families — BMW or Mercedes-Benz?

Both brands have great family models. BMW top models: 320, X5, 530. Mercedes-Benz: C220, Sprinter, E220.

Detailed comparison based on 9580 real listings in Latvia

BMW

6987

Listings

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Mercedes-Benz

2593

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Listings	6987	2593	✓ BMW — more listings
Average Price	€13 000	€15 897	✓ BMW — cheaper
Median Price	€8590	€8300	✓ Mercedes-Benz — cheaper
Price Range	€69 – €123 000	€295 – €320 000
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	264 683 km	255 723 km	✓ Mercedes-Benz — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

BMW

Diesel79% (5028)

Petrol17% (1055)

Hybrid3% (177)

Gas/LPG1% (86)

Mercedes-Benz

Diesel76% (1655)

Petrol19% (412)

Hybrid3% (64)

Gas/LPG2% (54)

⚙️ Transmission

BMW

Automatic76%

Manual24%

Mercedes-Benz

Automatic82%

Manual18%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
< €3,000	10% (727)	15% (391)
€3,000–5,000	17% (1205)	15% (396)
€5,000–10,000	30% (2100)	26% (683)
€10,000–20,000	25% (1722)	20% (521)
€20,000–35,000	11% (777)	13% (342)
€35,000+	7% (456)	10% (260)

🎯 Verdict

BMW wins on: cheaper, more listings. Mercedes-Benz excels in: less mileage. Both brands are excellent choices — the final decision depends on your budget and needs.