Mercedes C Class or BMW 5 Series??

millymoo · 01-10-2009 9:24am #1

We like both, but can't make up our mind. We're looking at 05/06 models, of which there is currently great value to be had out there.
Any pro's cons we should know about? No preference to petrol or diesel as no daily long distance driving, and we're no too au fait with tax, but I assume its on the MOtortax website.

Thanks

Drummerboy08 · 01-10-2009 9:26am

A 05/06 C Class is well behind a 5 series IMO.

The BMW without a doubt.

Berty · 01-10-2009 9:39am

Oh the 5 series. Mercs can be expensive cars to service.

I also prefer the look of a 5 series over the C Class unless you plan on getting a good model C Class.

Mr Benevolent · 01-10-2009 9:49am

Indeed, 5 series=E Class, not C. The C/E are both better looking than the E60 5 series, pig-ugly car that it is. Give me a nice E39 over all of them though!

Biro · 01-10-2009 9:50am

New model C-class is a lovely machine, and very good according to any review. However they're the rival for the 3-series, the E-Class is the 5-series rival. So it's something to consider, the 5-Series is a good bit more spacious by virtue of that fact. 05 or 06 is the old model C class though, which isn't spectacular.

Stevie Dakota · 01-10-2009 10:08am

5 series without a shadow of a doubt.

beachlife · 01-10-2009 10:40am

Berty wrote: »

Oh the 5 series. Mercs can be expensive cars to service.

I also prefer the look of a 5 series over the C Class unless you plan on getting a good model C Class.

The new 5 series is a disaster when it comes to maintenance,all i can say is if you get an engine management light on get it back to bmw straight away!!!

unkel · 01-10-2009 11:08am

That's the old model C-class, which is nothing much to write home about, although it's a decent respectable car. The current model 5-series is much bigger, and much better to drive.

mickdw · 01-10-2009 11:38am

I dont think you should compare even the new C Class to the 5 series. The one you are considering is the old C Class against what is still the current 5 series. No comparison really.
You should be careful with the decision on what engine you go for. If you are considering resale, get a diesel. These cars will not be taxed on the new system so you will be looking at paying €600 approx for a 2.0L engine and somewhere around 1300 for 3.0L.

millymoo · 01-10-2009 12:17pm

Thanks fr all the feedback

I understand the comparables are not great and that E is equal to 5 etc...we're were just thinking that our budget is 15k tops and you would only be getting maybe and 03 E Class whereas the 5 series is affordable at that budget.

I stand to be corrected!!

Mercedes C Class or BMW 5 Series??

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