Reliability

 




When it comes to comparing BMW and Mercedes cars for reliability, it’s a pretty close call.

On the safety front, both manufacturers offer a great range of safety tech as standard and opportunities to upgrade this.

Euro NCAP has awarded many a five-star rating to BMW and Merc models, so you know you’ll be as safe as possible.

On their most recent tests, the Mercedes A-Class, C-Class, and GLA were all awarded a five-star rating. The same can be said for the BMW 3 Series, X1, and 1 Series.

If you take a look at the reviews and consumer reliability surveys, it seems that BMW might just be inching ahead.

Even though both brands score well, BMW does get higher ratings across the board and has a reputation for a fewer number of faults.

When it comes to reliability, with either of these manufacturers you know you’ll have a dependable car with whichever you choose.

It’s also worth noting that the upkeep for premium brands can be more expensive as the parts will likely be priced higher and you may want to take your car to a specialist. It’s a good idea to factor this into your running costs.

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