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Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi A6 price starts at Rs 64.09 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 58.60 Lakh ex-showroom for C 220d (Diesel). A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

A6 Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsAudi A6Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road PriceRs.81,80,143*Rs.68,47,697*
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19841496
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.81,80,143*
Rs.68,47,697*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,55,700/month
Rs.1,30,333/month
InsuranceRs.2,58,943
A6 Insurance

Rs.2,32,097
C-Class Insurance

User Rating
4.2
Based on 116 Reviews
4.2
Based on 120 Reviews
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
OM654M
Displacement (cc)
1984
1496
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
-
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
ISG
Turbo Charger
Yesyes
Super Charger
No-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gear Box
7-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Mild Hybrid
-
No
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrol
Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)14.11
16.9
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)73
66
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)250
246

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
Five-link front suspension; tubular anti-roll bar
Adaptive Damping System
Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
-
Steering Type
Power
-
Steering Column
Height & Reach
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack & Pinion
-
Turning Radius (Metres)
5.95
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
250
246
0-100kmph (Seconds)
6.8
7.3s
Braking (100-0kmph)
38.72m

-
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested)7.04s

-
City driveability (20-80kmph)4.48s

-
Braking (80-0 kmph)23.94m

-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4939
4751
Width (mm)
2110
1820
Height (mm)
1470
1437
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)
165
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2500
2636
Rear Tread (mm)
1618
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1740
1615
Grossweight (kg)
2345
-
Rear Headroom (mm)
973

955

Rear Legroom (mm)
-
357
Front Headroom (mm)
973

955

Front Legroom (mm)
-
295

Front Shoulder Room (mm)
1467

-
Rear Shoulder Room (mm)
1436

-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
530
540
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Windows Front
YesYes
Power Windows Rear
YesYes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Yes-
Low Fuel Warning Light
YesYes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes-
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Cup Holders Front
YesYes
Cup Holders Rear
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Heated Seats Front
No-
Heated Seats Rear
No-
Seat Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation System
YesYes
Find My Car Location
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry
Yes-
Smart Key Band
Yes-
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Glove Box Cooling
YesYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Voice Command
YesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
Yes-
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterNoYes
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate Ajar
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
NoNo
Rear Curtain
NoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Battery Saver
No-
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Massage Seats
No-
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Drive Modes
5
4
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
NoNo
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
NoYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
Yes-
Leather SeatsYes-
Fabric Upholstery
No-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector-
Yes
Glove Compartment
YesYes
Digital Clock
Yes-
Outside Temperature DisplayYes-
Cigarette LighterYes-
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Driving Experience Control EcoNo-
Folding Table In The Rear
No-
Dual Tone Dashboard
NoYes
Additional Features20.32cm TFT Colour Display
Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather
Driver Information System
17.78cm Colour Display

Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome • Air vents with elements in silver chrome • Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown, Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim

Exterior

Available Colors
Firmament Blue Metallic
Manhattan Grey Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
A6 Colors
Selenite Grey
High Tech Silver
Manufaktur Opalite White Bright
Mojave Silver
Obsidian Black
Cavansite Blue
C-Class Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
YesYes
Fog Lights Rear
No-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View Mirror
No-
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
No-
Rear Window Washer
No-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel CoversNo-
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Power AntennaNo-
Tinted Glass
No-
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Roof CarrierNo-
Sun Roof
YesYes
Side Stepper
No-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
YesYes
Chrome Garnish
NoYes
Smoke HeadlampsNo-
Halogen HeadlampsNo-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Roof Rail
No-
LightingLED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk OpenerRemote
Smart
LED DRLs
-
Yes
LED Headlights
-
Yes
LED Taillights
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesPanoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Automatic Driving Lights
YesYes
Tyre Size
245/45/ R18
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti Lock Braking System
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags6
7
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearNoNo
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Xenon HeadlampsNo-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control
-
Yes
Advance Safety FeaturesAudi Pre Sense Basic, Head Airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Knee Airbags
No-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Heads Up Display
No-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter Seatbelts
No-
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes-
Hill Descent Control
Yes-
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes

Entertainment & Communication

Cd Player
Yes-
Cd Changer
No-
Dvd Player
Yes-
Radio
YesYes
Audio System Remote Control
Yes-
Speakers Front
YesYes
Speakers Rear
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYes-
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
Yes-
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touch Screen
YesYes
Touch Screen size (Inch)
-
11.9
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
Internal Storage
Yes-
No. of Speakers
21
9
Rear Entertainment System
No-
Additional FeaturesElectrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display
3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models
Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recoendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps
Access To Smartphone Voice Control
Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display
Bose Surround Sound System
DVD player
Audi sound system
Subwoofers

Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))
SubwooferNo-
Rear Touch Screen Size-
No
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Audi A6

    • A high-tech dashboard setup
    • Looks dominating on the road
    • Sweet handler

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Elegant exterior
    • Spectacular cabin design
    • Refined petrol engine
    • Comfortable ride quality

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