BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan costs about $2,118 less
That's $29 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe$1,686/moTrue cost
C-Class Sedan C 300 4MATIC Sedan✓ $1,657/moTrue cost
2027 BMW 4 Series Gran CoupeClosest matching trim: 4 Series Gran Coupe 430i xDrive Gran Coupe
Sticker (MSRP)$62,900
+$12,353→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$75,253
+ running costs→↓− $30,821 resale
True cost$1,686/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class SedanClosest matching trim: C-Class Sedan C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Sticker (MSRP)$62,250
+$13,845→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$76,095
+ running costs→↓− $30,503 resale
True cost$1,657/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $62,900 | ✓ $62,250 | C-Class Sedan by $650 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $3,696 | $5,091 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $1,395 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $8,657 | $8,754 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $97 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $75,253 | $76,095 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $842 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $17,982 | $17,982 | — |
| Insurance (estimate) | $16,035 | ✓ $15,969 | C-Class Sedan by $66 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | ✓ $9,297 | C-Class Sedan by $3,553 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $14,775 | $14,952 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $177 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $15,254 | $15,417 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $163 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$30,821 | −$30,502 | 4 Series Gran Coupe by $319 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $121,420 | ✓ $119,301 | C-Class Sedan by $2,119 |
| True cost a month | $1,686/mo | ✓ $1,657/mo | C-Class Sedan by $29 |
| You pay each month | $1,833/mo | ✓ $1,797/mo | C-Class Sedan by $36 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | Not published | — |
| Length | 4.79 m | — | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | Not rated yet | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $650.