BMW vs Mercedes-Benz — which to choose?

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

By average price in Latvia, BMW is cheaper at €12 774, compared to €15 990 for Mercedes-Benz.

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

Both brands offer reliable models. BMW average mileage is 265 486 km, Mercedes-Benz — 251 495 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

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

Currently there are 8803 BMW and 3230 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, E220, Sprinter.

Detailed comparison based on 12 033 real listings in Latvia

BMW

8803

Listings

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Mercedes-Benz

3230

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Listings	8803	3230	✓ BMW — more listings
Average Price	€12 774	€15 990	✓ BMW — cheaper
Median Price	€8400	€8490	✓ BMW — cheaper
Price Range	€500 – €255 000	€350 – €320 000
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	265 486 km	251 495 km	✓ Mercedes-Benz — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

BMW

Diesel81% (4742)

Petrol15% (909)

Hybrid3% (161)

Gas/LPG1% (76)

Mercedes-Benz

Diesel76% (1653)

Petrol19% (418)

Hybrid3% (66)

Gas/LPG2% (49)

⚙️ Transmission

BMW

Automatic75%

Manual25%

Mercedes-Benz

Automatic82%

Manual18%

💰 Price Distribution

Range	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
< €3,000	11% (938)	16% (529)
€3,000–5,000	19% (1653)	14% (455)
€5,000–10,000	30% (2618)	25% (820)
€10,000–20,000	23% (2063)	20% (648)
€20,000–35,000	11% (963)	14% (446)
€35,000+	6% (568)	10% (332)

🎯 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.