Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 3 Series comparison

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₹ 61 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 3 Series Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C-Class Vs 3 Series on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

C-Class Vs 3 Series – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 3 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 65.01 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 79.53 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz C-Class price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 61 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 68 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 62 Lakh.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	BMW 3 Series
Price	₹ 61 Lakh	₹ 65.01 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	16.90 KM/L	16.13 KM/L
Power	201 bhp	374 bhp
Engine	1496 CC	2998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C-Class Vs 3 Series – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 3 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 KM/L. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol returns 14 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 23 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

C-Class Vs 3 Series – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 3 Series gets 374 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in 2 Petrol 201, 245 bhp engines and 197 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	1.5-litre Turbo Petrol Engine	3.0-litre, Six-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	1496 CC	2998 CC
No. of Cylinders	4	6
Power	201 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	374 bhp
Torque	300 Nm@1800-4000 rpm	500 Nm
Top Speed	N/A	N/A
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	7.3	4.4
No. of gears	9	8
Drive Train	RWD	RWD
Turbocharger	N/A	N/A
Emissions Standard	N/A	N/A

Dimensions & Weight

Length	4686 mm	4824 mm
Width	1810 mm	1811 mm
Height	1442 mm	1429 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2810 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	165 mm
Kerb Weight	1655 KG	1544 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	480 L	480 L
No. of Doors	4	4
No. of Rows	N/A	N/A
Seating Capacity	5	5
Fuel tank Capacity	66.0	59.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	16.90 KM/L	16.13 KM/L
Mileage - City	11.00 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	16.00 KM/L	16.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Double Joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Five-Arm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	1	1

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17	225/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17	255/40 R18
Spare Wheel Type	N/A	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	N/A	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control	2-Zone Climate Control
Front AC	-	No
Rear AC	-	No
Third Row AC Zone	-	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	-	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	-	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	No
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	-	No
Adjustable ORVMs	-	No
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	-	No
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up		-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	-	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	-	No
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	-	No
Seat Upholstery	-	No
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	-	No
Split Rear Seat	-	No
Front Seatback Pockets	-	No
Headrests	-	No
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Seat Memory Function	-	No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	-	No

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags	-	-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	No
Knee Airbags	-	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	-	No
Hill Hold Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	No
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	No
Lane Assist	-	No
Forward Collision Warning	-	No
Auto Emergency Braking	-	No
Driver Drowsiness Detection	-	No
Child Seat Anchor Points	-	No
Parking Sensors	-	No
Speed Alert System	-	No
Parking Assistance	-	No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	No
Dashcam	-	No
Electric ORVM Heating	-	No

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	-	No
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	-	No
Ambient Lighting	-	No
Automatic High Beam Assist	-	No
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	-	No

Exterior Features

Sunroof	-	No
Roof Rails	-	No
Shark Fin Antenna	-	No
Body-Coloured ORVMs	-	No
Chrome Accents	-	No
ORVM Adjustments	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	No
Skid Plates	-	No
Side Steps	-	No

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	-	No
Trip Meter	-	No
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	-	No
Clock	-	No
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	-	No
Gear Indicator	-	No
Shift Indicator	-	No
Tachometer	-	No
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	-	No
Touchscreen Display Size	-	No
Audio System	-	No
Speakers		Yes
Tweeters	-	-
Subwoofer	-	-
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	No
Smartphone Connectivity	-	No
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	-	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	-	No
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	-	No
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	-	No
Geofencing	-	No
Digital Key	-	No
AI Voice Assistance	-	No
Auto Park Assist	-	No
Autonomous Driving Level	-	No
SOS Button	-	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	-	No
Type Manufacturer Warranty	-	No

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