Mercedes Benz C Class vs Audi Q3

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes Benz C Class

C63 S E Performance AMG 4MATIC+ 2.0 Petrol-Hybrid

1.91 crore

Audi Q3

Audi Q3

Zenith

55.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

1991 cc
1984 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol-Electric Hybrid
Petrol

Motor Type

Permanently-excited synchronous electric motor
–

Number of Motors

1
–

Gearbox Type

DCT
DCT

Number of Gears

9
7

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

–

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

–

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

–

Max Engine Power

476hp
204 hp at 4500 - 6000 rpm

Max Engine Torque

545Nm
320 Nm at 1500 - 4400 rpm

Combined Max Power

680hp
–

Combined Max Torque

1020Nm
–

Max Motor Power

204hp
–

Max Motor Torque

320Nm
–

Fuel & Performance

User Reported Mileage

14.65 kmpl
–

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

E20 Compatibility

–

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
–

Auto Start/Stop

–

Battery Capacity

6.1 kWh
–

Claimed Range

To be tested
–

Fuel Tank Capacity

60 litres
60 litres

0-100kph

3.68 s
–

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

2.36 s
–

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

2.5 s
–

Official Fuel Economy

–
12.36 kmpl

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
–

Front Springs

Coil Springs
–

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
–

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
–

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Powered
–

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
–

Turning Radius

6 m
5.9 m

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

20 inches
18 inches

Front Tyre Size

265/35 R20
235/55 R18

Rear Tyre Size

275/35 R20
235/55 R18

Wheels

Alloys
Machine finished alloys

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
–

Dimensions

Length

4842 mm
4531 mm

Width

1900 mm
1859 mm

Height

1458 mm
1623 mm

Wheelbase

2865 mm
2681 mm

Kerb Weight

2165 kg
–

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

280 litres
488 litres

Doors

4
5

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
–

Driver Armrest Storage

–

Powered Tailgate

–

Cabin Boot Access

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
–

Cup Holders

–

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

–

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Electric Tailgate Release

Glove Box

–

Front Seatback Pockets

–

Vanity Mirror

–

12 Volt Port

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

–

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

–

Keyless Entry

–

Push Button Start

–

Climate Control

2-zone
3-zone

Rear AC Vents

–

Third Row AC Vents

–

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

–

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

–

Rear Power Outlet

–

Sunroof

Panoramic

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

–

Cruise Control

–

Auto Parking

–

Launch Control

–

Dead Pedal

–

Hands-free Boot Opening

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Safety

Airbags

7
6

Overspeed Warning

–

Curtain Airbag

–

Passenger Airbag

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

–

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

–

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

–

Seat Belt Warning

–

Speed Sensing Door Lock

–

Side Airbag

–

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

–

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

–

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Driver Airbag

–

Door Ajar Warning

–

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

–

Brake Assist (BA)

–

Electronic Parking Brake

–

Traction Control

–

Electronic Stability Control

–

Hill Start Assist

–

Hill Descent Control

–

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

–

Central Locking

–

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

–

Child Safety Lock

–

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

–

Automatic Headlamps

–

Automatic Wipers

–

Rear Washer/Wiper

–

Rear Defogger

–

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
–

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
–

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Heads Up Display

–

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

–

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

LED taillights

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

–

Follow Me Home Headlamps

–

Headlight Height Adjuster

–

Antenna

–

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Distance to Empty

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

–

Instantaneous Consumption

–

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

–

Seat Material

Part-leather
Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

–

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

–

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
–

Heated Seats

Front Only

Massage Seats

–

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage
–

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

–

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

–

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
–

Entertainment

Audio System

–

CD Player

–

USB Input

–

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

–

Bluetooth Telephone Function

–

Steering Audio Controls

–

Steering Phone Controls

–

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

11.9-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wired
–

Apple CarPlay

Wired
–

MirrorLink

–

Web Browser

–

Video Player

–

Satellite Navigation

On-board
–

Voice Commands

–

Gesture Controls

–

Touchpad

–

Rear Entertainment Screens

–

Speakers

–
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Questions you may find useful

•2w

Following up on my earlier question, I have now shortlisted two cars: the new Audi Q3 and the Mercedes-Benz C 220d. I am equally comfortable with an SUV or a sedan, so the body style is not a deciding factor for me. Power, engine refinement and seating comfort are my key priorities, along with long-term maintenance costs and resale value. I am also an enthusiastic driver who tends to push the car even in city conditions, so I would prefer something nimble and engaging to drive. Considering all these factors, which of the two would you recommend?