BMW vs Mercedes-Benz — which to choose?
Detailed comparison based on 8636 real listings in Latvia
📊 Key Metrics
| Metric | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listings | 6333 | 2303 | ✓ BMW — more listings |
| Average Price | €12 466 | €15 131 | ✓ BMW — cheaper |
| Median Price | €8450 | €8500 | ✓ BMW — cheaper |
| Price Range | €88 – €149 000 | €250 – €284 350 | |
| Average Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Average Mileage | 271 761 km | 253 976 km | ✓ Mercedes-Benz — less mileage |
⛽ Fuel Type
BMW
Diesel79% (4451)
Petrol14% (787)
Hybrid3% (153)
Gas/LPG1% (80)
Universāls1% (64)
Apvidus1% (39)
Sedans1% (36)
Hečbeks0% (8)
Kupeja0% (6)
Kabriolets0% (1)
Electric0% (1)
Mercedes-Benz
Diesel76% (1496)
Petrol18% (354)
Hybrid2% (46)
Gas/LPG2% (45)
Sedans1% (10)
Universāls0% (6)
Mikroautobuss0% (5)
Minivens0% (4)
Hečbeks0% (4)
Apvidus0% (4)
Kupeja0% (3)
-0% (1)
⚙️ Transmission
BMW
Automatic36%
Automatic14%
Manual10%
Automāts 8 ātrumi7%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi7%
Automāts 6 ātrumi6%
Melna 3%
Manuāla2%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi2%
Melna metālika2%
Pelēka 1%
Pelēka metālika1%
Automāts 5 ātrumi1%
Zila metālika1%
Zila 1%
Balta 1%
Automāts 10 ātrumi1%
Automāts 7 ātrumi1%
Sudraba 0%
Balta metālika0%
Sudraba metālika0%
Brūna metālika0%
Sarkana 0%
Zaļa 0%
Zaļa metālika0%
Brūna 0%
Automāts 9 ātrumi0%
Gaiši zila metālika0%
Gaiši zila 0%
Dzeltena 0%
Manuāla 8 ātrumi0%
Sarkana metālika0%
Manuāla 7 ātrumi0%
Tumši sarkana metālika0%
Automāts 4 ātrumi0%
Dzeltena metālika0%
Oranža metālika0%
Violeta metālika0%
Mercedes-Benz
Automatic38%
Automatic16%
Manual9%
Automāts 7 ātrumi6%
Manuāla 6 ātrumi4%
Automāts 5 ātrumi3%
Melna 3%
Automāts 9 ātrumi2%
Melna metālika2%
Manuāla2%
Manuāla 5 ātrumi2%
Balta 2%
Automāts 6 ātrumi1%
Pelēka metālika1%
Pelēka 1%
Sudraba 1%
Sudraba metālika1%
Automāts 4 ātrumi1%
Zila 1%
Balta metālika1%
Zila metālika1%
Automāts 8 ātrumi0%
Brūna 0%
Dzeltena 0%
Manuāla 4 ātrumi0%
Brūna metālika0%
Automāts 10 ātrumi0%
Zaļa metālika0%
Zaļa 0%
Gaiši zila metālika0%
Gaiši zila 0%
Sarkana 0%
Sarkana metālika0%
Oranža 0%
Violeta metālika0%
Tumši sarkana metālika0%
Manuāla 8 ātrumi0%
Manuāla 7 ātrumi0%
Violeta 0%
Tumši sarkana 0%
🏆 Popular Models
BMW
💰 Price Distribution
| Range | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|---|
| < €3,000 | 12% (736) | 14% (328) |
| €3,000–5,000 | 18% (1160) | 14% (330) |
| €5,000–10,000 | 30% (1880) | 28% (646) |
| €10,000–20,000 | 23% (1481) | 21% (481) |
| €20,000–35,000 | 11% (697) | 13% (301) |
| €35,000+ | 6% (379) | 9% (217) |
🎯 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.
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Open comparison tool →❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶Which is cheaper — BMW or Mercedes-Benz?
By average price in Latvia, BMW is cheaper at €12 466, compared to €15 131 for Mercedes-Benz.
▶BMW or Mercedes-Benz — which is more reliable?
Both brands offer reliable models. BMW average mileage is 271 761 km, Mercedes-Benz — 253 976 km. Lower mileage may indicate better condition.
▶How many BMW and Mercedes-Benz listings are there in Latvia?
Currently there are 6333 BMW and 2303 Mercedes-Benz listings in Latvia.
▶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.
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