Mercedes vs. BMW: Which is Better?

It’s a question that many Providence and East Greenwich drivers have: Is Mercedes better than BMW? Admittedly, we’re a bit biased, as we love Mercedes-Benz vehicles and all they can do. But don’t take our word for it. While both German luxury brands are renowned for their premium, high-performance, features-packed vehicles, there are many distinctions that set these two automakers apart. Below, our team at Mercedes-Benz of Warwick explores the differences between Mercedes vs. BMW to help you with your car-buying research.

Warranties: Mercedes vs. BMW

In the BMW vs. Mercedes faceoff, let’s start with one of the biggest similarities between the two brands. Both manufacturers offer a new vehicle limited warranty, which covers you for 48 months or 50,000 miles from the date of purchase, whichever comes first.

You can find a wide range of certified pre-owned vehicles with both brands. These vehicles are also covered by similar warranties. Here are just a few of the perks of the CPO programs offered by both automakers:

• CARFAX® Vehicle History Report
• Coverage for the remainder of the new vehicle limited warranty term, plus 12 additional months–with unlimited miles during that timeframe–of limited CPO coverage
• Transferable benefits from owner to owner

Infotainment & Safety: Mercedes vs. BMW

Infotainment and safety features keep you connected and entertained at the wheel and help you stay safe on the roads of Cranston and beyond. When it comes to these features, which is better, BMW or Mercedes? While both brands equip their vehicles with an array of safety and entertainment amenities, Mercedes gives you more comprehensive infotainment technology and a more advanced safety suite. Compare these Mercedes vs. BMW features:

Infotainment

Many new Mercedes-Benz vehicles include MBUX, which stands for Mercedes-Benz User Experience. This infotainment technology is light years ahead of what virtually any other automaker has designed. Using artificial intelligence, the technology learns your past behaviors and usage patterns to understand your preferences and provide suggestions, resulting in a customized, personally tailored driving experience. MBUX features like voice control, large touchscreens, and touch-control buttons make your drives easier, safer, and more enjoyable. In a showdown between MBUX and its BMW counterpart, iDrive, MBUX is the more advanced technology.

Safety

Mercedes-Benz has some of the best safety features in the industry, thanks to its PRESAFE® technology. This technology is head and shoulders above the safety features of other brands, including BMW. PRESAFE® anticipates a collision with the use of sensors. When a risk is detected, seatbelts tighten, windows close, and headrests change position in the blink of an eye. On some vehicles, the technology also generates pink noise to protect your ears and hearing from the impending impact.

Other available safety features include Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC®, which ensures you maintain a safe traveling distance, and ATTENTION ASSIST®, which keeps tabs on your driving by monitoring your steering and use of vehicle controls. If it picks up on signs of fatigue, ATTENTION ASSIST® sends you an alert to signal that it’s time for a break.

You won’t find these patented safety systems in a BMW.

Experience a Mercedes-Benz Today at Mercedes-Benz of Warwick

Is Mercedes better than BMW? The best way to see who emerges triumphant in a BMW vs. Mercedes showdown is to take a test drive. We’re confident you will agree that a Mercedes-Benz is a superior vehicle across the board. We invite you to stop into our Warwick showroom or contact us so we can set you up with a test drive. Come see for yourself how Mercedes lives up to its longtime slogan: “The best or nothing”.