BMW vs Mercedes-Benz — which to choose?

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

By average price in Latvia, BMW is cheaper at €12 700, compared to €15 354 for Mercedes-Benz.

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

Both brands offer reliable models. BMW average mileage is 266 275 km, Mercedes-Benz — 256 850 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.

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

Currently there are 8519 BMW and 3093 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 11 612 real listings in Latvia

BMW

8519

Listings

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Mercedes-Benz

3093

Listings

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📊 Key Metrics

Metric	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Listings	8519	3093	✓ BMW — more listings
Average Price	€12 700	€15 354	✓ BMW — cheaper
Median Price	€8490	€7999	✓ Mercedes-Benz — cheaper
Price Range	€69 – €139 900	€250 – €320 000
Average Year	2011	2011
Average Mileage	266 275 km	256 850 km	✓ Mercedes-Benz — less mileage

⛽ Fuel Type

BMW

Diesel80% (5793)

Petrol16% (1161)

Hybrid3% (190)

Gas/LPG1% (103)

Mercedes-Benz

Diesel76% (2091)

Petrol19% (511)

Hybrid3% (75)

Gas/LPG2% (66)

⚙️ Transmission

BMW

Automatic75%

Manual25%

Mercedes-Benz

Automatic81%

Manual19%

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💰 Price Distribution

Range	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
< €3,000	10% (892)	16% (498)
€3,000–5,000	18% (1532)	15% (474)
€5,000–10,000	30% (2578)	27% (824)
€10,000–20,000	24% (2087)	19% (603)
€20,000–35,000	11% (907)	13% (407)
€35,000+	6% (523)	9% (287)

🎯 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.