Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series LWB

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

₹58.65 - ₹64.32 Lakh*

BMW 3 Series LWB

₹61.50 - ₹62.90 Lakh*

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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats	Front Row Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Ventilated Seats Type	Cooled & Heated Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
AC	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear AC Vents	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic climate control	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Heater	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Cruise Control	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Start / Stop Button	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Power Steering	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Leather streering wheels	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Drive Modes	4 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	3 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Keyless Entry	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Smart Key Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Electronically Adjustable Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
Seat Upholstery	Leather Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Leather Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Folding Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Split Rear Seat	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Massage Seats	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Headrests	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
puddle lamp
Glovebox Lamp	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Headlight Height Adjuster
Distance to Empty display	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
GPS & Navigation	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Tilt & Telescopic Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Ambient Light	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Auto Park	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	12V And Usb Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb Only Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Powered - 14 Way Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Driver Seat Adjustment	Powered - 8 Way	Powered - 14 Way
Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
Headlamps	Led Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Led Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Instrument Console	{7 inches}, Digital Console Available in 2 Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards {12.3 inches}, Digital Console Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Paddle Shifters	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Electric Park Brake Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes, Without Cup Holders

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity	1993 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 1496 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards 1999 cc Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	1998 cc Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Type	OM 654 Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards M264 Turbo with EQ Boost Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards M254 Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	B48 Turbocharged I4 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Cylinders	4 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
No. of valves per cylinder	4 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	4 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
Fuel Type	Hybrid Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Petrol Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards Diesel Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards
Transmission Type	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Automatic Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Gears	9 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	8 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Power	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 201 bhp @ 5800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards
Torque	440 Nm @ 1800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 300 Nm @ 1800 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Drivetrain	RWD Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	RWD Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
ARAI Certified Economy	23 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 16.9 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards 15 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	15.39 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 19.61 kmpl Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards
Top Speed	245 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 246 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards 250 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	250 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 230 kmph Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards
Acceleration	7.3 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in 2 Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 6 secs (0-100 km/h) Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.2:1 16.5:1
Fuelling	CRDi DFi	DFi

Dimensions & Capacity

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Safety

Airbags	7 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	6 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
ASR / Traction Control	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Lane Departure Warning		Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Seat Belt Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Hill Assist	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Parking Camera	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Rear Only Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Blind Spot Detection	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Fog Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
Door Ajar Warning
ADAS	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
ADAS Type	Level 2 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Data Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards
BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Auto Dimming Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Yes& 360 View Camera Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards

Exterior

Instrumentation

Infotainment & Communication

Warranty
Basic Warranty
2 Years/Unlimited Kms
3 Years/40000 kms
Extended Warranty
8 Years/Unlimited kms
Upto 7 Years/200000 kms

Pros & Cons

Gallery

Detailed Comparison of C-Class and 3 Series LWB

C-Class comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, ADAS, Blind Spot Monitor. 3 Series LWB has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning. C-Class has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 40 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 157 mm. It is 1810 mm wide, 1442 mm high and 4686 mm long. It has 1675 kg kerb weight and 2865 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, 3 Series LWB is an with doors and seats ,59 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 135 mm ground clearance.It has 1441 mm height, 4823 mm length, 2068 mm width, and 1670 kgkerb weight. Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with RWD and 9 Automatic transmission. And 3 Series LWB comes with RWD and 8 Automatic transmission.

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Competitors

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Competitors

Models	Fuel Type	Engine	Mileage	Seating Capacity
Mercedes-Benz C-Class ₹58.65 - ₹64.32 Lakh*	Hybrid	1993 cc	Upto 23 kmpl	5 Seater
Jeep Grand Cherokee ₹63.00 Lakh*	Petrol	1995 cc	9 kmpl	5 Seater
KIA Carnival ₹59.42 Lakh*	Diesel	2151 cc	14.85 kmpl	7 Seater
Land Rover Discovery Sport ₹63.37 Lakh*	Diesel	1997 cc	13 kmpl	7 Seater
Tesla Model Y ₹59.89 - ₹67.89 Lakh*	Electric	-	621 km/charge	5 Seater
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque ₹64.86 Lakh*	Hybrid	1998 cc	13.16 kmpl	5 Seater
Audi A6 ₹64.16 - ₹70.95 Lakh*	Petrol	1984 cc	14 kmpl	5 Seater
Volvo EC40 ₹59.00 Lakh*	Electric	-	530 km/charge	5 Seater

Length	4686 mm 4751 mm	4823 mm
Width	1810 mm 2033 mm	2068 mm
Height	1442 mm 1438 mm	1441 mm
Wheelbase	2865 mm	2961 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	135 mm
No. of Seats	5 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	5 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
No. of Doors	4	4
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 50 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards 66 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹64.32 Lakh* Onwards	59 Litres Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Engine Oil Capacity	8 Litres Available in 2 Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards 6.6 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹58.90 Lakh* Onwards	4.5 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards 5.5 Litres Available in 1 Variant, ₹62.90 Lakh* Onwards
Boot Space	480 Litres 455 Litres	480 Litres
Kerb Weight	1675 kg 1720 kg	1670 kg
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle& coil springs& gas-pressure shock absorbers& stabiliser	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction& hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension& coil springs& gas-pressure shock absorbers& stabiliser	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction
Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel	{125/80 R18}& Steel Rim	{225/45 R18}& Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size	205/55 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	225/45 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Tyre Size	205/55 R17 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	255/40 R18 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Turning Radius	5.61 meters	6 meters
Wheels Size	R17 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	R18 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Power Windows	Front only Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Defogger	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Daytime Running Lights	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Automatic Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Antenna	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Body Coloured With Indicators Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Boot Mounted
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Panoramic Sunroof Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Tail Gate	Powered	Powered

Low Fuel Level Warning	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Fuel level guage	Analogue	Digital
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Analogue Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Speedometer	Analogue Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Odometer	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Digital Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Avg fuel economy display	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards

Voice Command	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Infotainment Screen	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Multifunction Display	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Touchscreen Size	12.3 inch Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	12.3 inches Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Bluetooth Compatibility	Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Gesture Control		Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Integrated Music System	Standard Company Fitted Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Premium Type Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Speakers	9 Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	16 Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
AM/FM Radio
Wireless Charger	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Yes - Front Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards
Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹58.65 Lakh* Onwards	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay Available in all Variants, ₹61.50 Lakh* Onwards

Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/40000 kms
Extended Warranty	8 Years/Unlimited kms	Upto 7 Years/200000 kms

Pros	Increased space and features Automatic Emergency brakes Quick and Smooth Acceleration Looks classy!	Powerful petrol and diesel engine. EWB makes more space in the second row. Single-piece Curved display for infotainment and instrument cluster. Aggressive price in the competition. Has a good balance between ride and handling.
Cons	Expensive as compared to the rivals No performance oriented petrol option	Less boot space due to space saver tire. Lack of rear seat passenger features No sun blinds for the rear passengers. Missing features like ADAS, Ventilated seats, etc.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series LWB