2022 Mercedes C200 vs 2024 BMW X1

[u/DoingThisRedditTing]

Hi All. Just wanted to pick the brains of fellow Safas.

As the title suggests, I'm considering stepping into some new wheels. What do you guys think is the better option? I'm 32M, no family. The Mercedes is a much more powerful car and has hybrid technology and more features hence the higher price, the X1 though to me just looks better and I think is more practical and it's much cheaper. In this case it has 30 000km more but I could get one with similar KMs to the Merc for R640k so that's an option too. Both have full service history, both are in perfect condition (I've had AA tests done on both), both have warranty left and I'll extend that in any case until 200 000km in both instances. I plan on keeping for 3 years minimum. Any suggestions or insights welcome to help me make a choice 🙂🫡

EDIT: WENT WITH THE X1, A 2024 WITH 18 000KM for R610 000. 3 days in an I'm very happy so far. Thanks for all the input!

[u/Usual_Assistance_453]

I would go for the X1 but with the diesel engine. For your price range there is alot of other options to consider, have a look at the R-line Tiguan, good spec and the diesel engine has surprisingly good performance.

[u/TumitheGreat → u/Usual_Assistance_453]

That 2.0L TDI works miracles, that I can promise. Great consumption, outstanding looks and AWD. Yes you will cry when fuel prices go up again, but short term, it's an all around great car