2 series coupe or merc c220 diesel coupe 14-15 ish plate

[zzjjzz]

Hi guys

2 series coupe petrol or merc c220 diesel coupe 14-15 ish plate

I have a choice of above two cars. Which one is more reliable and hassle free? Are there any luxury rivals available? Merc does look a lot better inside and out!

[S54Love]

The two cars don't seem to be equivalent models? A C-Class is usually pitted against a 4 Series rather than a 2.

Any reason why you would opt for a petrol BMW but a diesel Mercedes? How many miles do you do?

[zzjjzz]

S54Love said:

The two cars don't seem to be equivalent models? A C-Class is usually pitted against a 4 Series rather than a 2.

Any reason why you would opt for a petrol BMW but a diesel Mercedes? How many miles do you do?

There isn't a smaller merc coupe.

According to reviews, petrol bmws coupes are more fun and better sounding. Merc diesels do OK.

I like these two cars. Don't like the bigger bmw's

I do about 6k miiles a year

Edited by zzjjzz on Saturday 15th September 13:03

[S54Love]

A CLA is a coupeish thing, but that's another discussion for another time.

Each to their own, so I'll wait for others to voice their opinions, but 6k does not sound anywhere near enough miles to avoid DPF issues unless you do regular motorway mileage. I've never owned a diesel so I can't comment any further.

[Gregmitchell]

had a E220 CDI and the DPF clogged and broke doing that kind of mileage, keep well clear

[zzjjzz]

Thanks guys. Good feedback

[zzjjzz]

But Surely, You could get the DPF cleaned with the annual service?

[ZX10R NIN]

No it doesn't get done as part of the service, find yourself a petrol C class or E Class what's your budget?

[zzjjzz]

ZX10R NIN said:

No it doesn't get done as part of the service, find yourself a petrol C class or E Class what's your budget?

about 10 - 14k. But surely, you could pay an extra to get it done with the service? Doesn't cost much?

[S54Love]

zzjjzz said:

about 10 - 14k. But surely, you could pay an extra to get it done with the service? Doesn't cost much?

[zzjjzz]

S54Love said:

Budget is 10-14k. Could get the dpf cleaned with yearly servicing?

[Gregmitchell]

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[ZX10R NIN]

Petrol options:

218 Sport

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220 Sport

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220 M Sport

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C180 Sport AMG Sport Edition

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E200 Sport

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E250

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[Mr Tidy]

OP, for 6K miles a year whatever you decide to get I'd stick to petrol.

That way you will avoid DPF issues, and there does seem to be a growing dislike of diesels in cities these days (although that may not affect you, it may affect resale later).

Still it's good to see someone managing to have 2 RWD alternatives these days!

[Shiv_P]

You are barely going to notice the extra money saved buying a diesel over petrol at 6k miles a year. Get a petrol and be tractor engine free as a bonus

[zzjjzz]

Thanks guys. Petrol it is! But I can't find any suitable petrol cars in or near Edinburgh...

[Dolf Stoppard]

zzjjzz said:

Thanks guys. Petrol it is! But I can't find any suitable petrol cars in or near Edinburgh...

You're spending £14k. Travel to get the right car and enjoy driving it home.

Oh, and I'd go petrol E Class coupe. Diesel could just cause problems and will not save you money. The E Class is also a step up in quality and is relatively rare. I like the 2 series, but only in the higher spec variants which will be out of your price range.

[zzjjzz]

Wow these forums are brilliant. So much good advice.

[ZX10R NIN]

Dolf Stoppard said:

zzjjzz said:

Thanks guys. Petrol it is! But I can't find any suitable petrol cars in or near Edinburgh...

You're spending £14k. Travel to get the right car and enjoy driving it home.

Oh, and I'd go petrol E Class coupe. Diesel could just cause problems and will not save you money. The E Class is also a step up in quality and is relatively rare. I like the 2 series, but only in the higher spec variants which will be out of your price range.

As above just travel, I live down in the SE & had to travel up to near Inverness to get my E500, it was a great drive home though.

I also agree the E Class would be my pick.

[Nickbrapp]

We looked at that shape c class as it was s good looking thing, till we sat inside and it’s full of plastics more at home in a 80s fiesta, it all felt very cheap