Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

It’s not cheap, at £25,312 plus options for the mid-spec C200K Elegance (the auto ’box is £1095). But while a similarly specced BMW 320i SE is £23,415, that only has 148bhp and 148lb ft (versus 182 and 184).
The Merc also emits 169g/km of CO2 (187 for the auto), next to the BMW’s 178g/km, so it will cost less in tax for company car users. Residual values are also predicted to be good.

Source = Autocar