Mercedes Benz C Class vs Bmw 3 Series

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes Benz C Class

200 Progressive 1.5 Petrol

59.90 lakh

BMW 3 Series

Bmw 3 Series

M340i xDrive 3.0 Petrol

75.40 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Number of Cylinders

4
6

Engine Displacement

1496 cc
2998 cc

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Max Engine Power

204hp at 5800-6100rpm
374hp @5500-6500

Max Engine Torque

300Nm at 1800-4000rpm
500Nm @1900-5000

Drive Layout

Rear-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

9
8

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Official Fuel Economy

16.9 kmpl
13.02 kmpl

Auto Start/Stop

E20 Compatibility

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection
Direct Injection

Emission Standard

Bharat Stage VI
Bharat Stage VI

Fuel Tank Capacity

59 litres

0-100kph

4.36 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

2.86 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

3.34 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Powered
Electric

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

17 inches
19 inches

Spare Wheel

Space Saver
N/A

Turning Radius

6 m

Front Tyre Size

225/40 R19

Rear Tyre Size

255/35 R19

Dimensions

Length

4751 mm
4713 mm

Width

1820 mm
1827 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Height

1437 mm
1440 mm

Wheelbase

2865 mm
2851 mm

Boot Capacity

455 litres
480 litres

Doors

4
4

Ground Clearance

130 mm

Kerb Weight

1670 kg

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Electric Tailgate Release

Cooled Cup Holders

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Cabin Boot Access

Cup Holders

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Rear Reading Lamp

Bluetooth Connectivity

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Vanity Mirror

Powered Tailgate

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Trunk Light

Front Seatback Pockets

Glove Box

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Sunglass Holder

Interior Lamps

12 Volt Port

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

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 Power Outlet

Sunroof

Panoramic
Single Pane

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Safety

Airbags

7
6

Driver Airbag

Lane Departure Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Seat Belt Warning

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Dashcam

Curtain Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Overspeed Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Automatic Headlamps

Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

LED headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

Antenna

Shark Fin

Headlight Height Adjuster

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Wheel Arch Cladding

Scuff Plates

Rub Strips

Cornering Headlights

Puddle Lamps

LED DRLs

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
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

Leatherette
Alcantara

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

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Powered

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40
60:40

Third Row Seats

Seat Count

5
5

Third Row Seats Fold

Third Row Seats Split

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

11.9-inch Touchscreen
14.9 Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Speakers

16

Web Browser

Video Player

Connected Car Features

Remote AC On / Off via App

Find My Car

Emergency Call Button

Check Vehicle Status via App

Over the air (OTA) updates

Alexa Compatibility

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

SOS Button