If you want to feel the wind in your hair on your road trips and want comfort and luxury at your fingertips, it is going to be a tough choice between the Mercedes C Class Cabriolet and the BMW 4 Series Convertible. But, how do they stack up and how are you going to choose the one that is right for you? Let’s compare them.
First, let’s start with the exterior. The Mercedes and the BMW both have striking looks are are not too dissimilar. The BMW boasts a metal roof while the Mercedes has a fabric version, not a negative as such as the material is well-insulated and doesn’t leave you chilly on your travels. Both of the roofs go down in around 20 seconds, so the competition is fair there, but the BMW can only operate up to 11mph, while the Mercedes takes the lead here with up to 30mph.
Onto the interior, both are luxurious to drive and boast plenty of comfort. The one thing is that the BMW does seem to be a little breezy in the back for passengers with the roof completely down. The infotainment system in the Mercedes is no match for BMW though. They are known for intuitive design and seamless operation, while the Mercedes version feels a little old and outdated.
As for performance, both cars pack a punch and are plenty of fun to drive. Both come with a range of different engine options and the age you go for will impact what is available too if you’re looking for used.
So how about the cost? When buying new, both cars come in at around £35k, with optional extras costing more for both models. They both tend to depreciate at around the same rate so the real deciding factor when shopping used is going to be the mileage on the clock.
They both put up a fair fight and it is really down to personal preference, as both of these cars are slick, stylish and extremely fun to be behind the wheel of.
If you are still on the fence or want to explore your options, come and speak with the team at RIX Motors, the used car supermarket in Warrington. We will be able to help you find the right car for you and in the meantime, you can check our used BMW cars in Warrington here, and used Mercedes-Benz Cars in Warrington here.