Earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz took off the veil of their latest update to the popular C-Class family. The facelifted C-Class launched in 2011 and competes directly with the BMW 3 Series. With the launch of the new 2012 BMW 3 Serial, we decided to create a new photo comparison showcasing the design lines of the two vehicles.

Blueprint wise, the facelift 2012 Mercedes C-Course brings minor changes to the current exterior design. The tweaks are limited to a new aluminum hood, slightly revised headlights and a set of LED running lights situated below. The distinctive depth of the lights are achieved by LED indicators located in the center that appear to float in front of the more securely set red LED bands in a higher place and beneath. At the rear-end, the changes are even more than subtle.

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A continuous character line on the upper edge of the rear bumper runs into the fenders of the C-Course to provide a connection to the sides and emphasizes the sporty character of the rear view.

The interior of the C-class has been restyled to reverberate that of the East-class, with an angular musical instrument binnacle and improved materials. The visitor's new telematics organization will also make its debut before being gradually introduced to the rest of its model range. The system offers larger LCD displays, music played wireless via Bluetooth and the SMS displayed on the LCD screen.

The styling of the 2012 BMW 3 Series is also an evolution of the previous model. The styling follows the pattern linguistic communication seen in the new 5 Serial, with concave and convex shapes providing a sporty stance and epitome. The flanks of the car are shaped by an eye-catching double grapheme line running aslope each other.

At the forepart, the headlights take been completely redesigned. For the commencement fourth dimension, the lights terminate direct in the kidney grille, providing a 3D wait. The kidney grille also inherits the 3D aspect as seen on the new vi Series.

The rear lights keep the BMW 50-shaped pattern positioned at the outer edges of the rear – accentuate the broad face of the wheels and wide track of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan.

BMW has also redesigned the interior of the new 3 Serial. The future model combines luxury with sportiness and different combinations of interior trim can be seen across the 3 lines: Sport, Luxury and Modern. The commuter-focused cockpit is even more emphasized in the F30 3 Series being angled towards the commuter by 7 degrees.

The beautiful black panel display is at present available for the fuel gauge, speedometer, tachometer and oil temperature gauge.

Take a look at the photo comparison below and share with u.s.a. your thoughts.