Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Should you buy Audi Q3 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 Q3 price starts at Rs 51.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Nova (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of - (Petrol top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).
Q3 Vs C-Class
| Key Highlights | Audi Q3 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| On Road Price | Rs.64,64,824* | Rs.75,68,592* |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine(cc) | 1984 | 1999 |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
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| Variant | Zenith | C 300 | sDrive18i M Sport | |
| On-Road Price in New Delhi | Rs.64,64,824* | Rs.75,68,592* | Rs.60,84,140* | |
| Finance Available (EMI) | Rs.1,23,061/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,44,057/month Get EMI Offers | Rs.1,16,399/month Get EMI Offers | |
| Insurance | Rs.2,45,134 | Rs.2,82,192 | Rs.2,07,440 | |
| User Rating | 4.5 Based on 1 Review | 4.3 Based on 112 Reviews | 4.5 Based on 143 Reviews | |
| Brochure | Download Brochure | Download Brochure | Download Brochure | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L TFSI | Petrol Mild Hybrid | B38 turbo I3 | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1984 | 1999 | 1499 | |
| No. of Cylinders | ||||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm | 254.79bhp | 134.10bhp@4400-6500rpm | |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 320Nm@1500-4400rpm | 400Nm | 230Nm@1500–4000rpm | |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Turbo Charger | Yes | - | Twin | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Gearbox | 7-Speed DCT | 9-Speed | 7-Speed Steptronic | |
| Drive Type | ||||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Mileage Highway (kmpl) | - | 15 | - | |
| Mileage ARAI (kmpl) | - | - | 16.35 | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) | - | 66 | 51 | |
| Emission Norm Compliance | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | BS VI 2.0 | |
| Front Suspension | - | Multi-link suspension | - | |
| Rear Suspension | - | Multi-link suspension | - | |
| Steering Type | Electronic | - | Electric | |
| Steering Column | Tilt & Telescopic | - | - | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | - | Disc | |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | - | Disc | |
| Top Speed (Kmph) | 229 | 250 | 219 | |
| 0-100kmph (Seconds) | 7.1 s | 5.7 s | 9.2 | |
| Tyre Size | - | - | 225/55 R18 | |
| Tyre Type | - | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless | |
| Wheel Size (Inch) | 18 | - | 18 | |
| Length (mm) | - | 4751 | 4447 | |
| Width (mm) | - | 1820 | 1821 | |
| Height (mm) | - | 1437 | 1598 | |
| Wheel Base (mm) | - | 2636 | 2670 | |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | - | 1675 | - | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Boot Space (Litres) | - | 455 | 500 | |
| Power Steering | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power Boot | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic Climate Control | 3 Zone | 2 Zone | 2 Zone | |
| Air Quality Control | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Low Fuel Warning Light | - | Yes | - | |
| Accessory Power Outlet | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Seat Headrest | Adjustable | Yes | Yes | |
| Adjustable Headrest | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest | Yes | - | Yes | |
| Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Lumbar Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
| Navigation System | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Find My Car Location | - | Yes | - | |
| Real-Time Vehicle Tracking | Yes | - | - | |
| Foldable Rear Seat | - | 40:20:40 Split | 40:20:40 Split | |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Commands | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | - | Yes | |
| USB Charger | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
| Steering Mounted Tripmeter | - | Yes | - | |
| Central Console Armrest | Yes | Yes | With Storage | |
| Gear Shift Indicator | - | No | Yes | |
| Additional Features | - more | - more | Park Distance Control , BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement , Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster , Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recoended gear in manual mode) more | |
| Memory Function Seats | Driver's Seat Only | Front | Driver's Seat Only | |
| One Touch Operating Power Window | - | - | Driver's Window | |
| Drive Modes | - | 4 | - | |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | - | - | |
| Heated Seats | Front Only | - | - | |
| Air Conditioner | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Heater | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Adjustable Steering | - | Yes | - | |
| KeyLess Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Ventilated Seats | - | No | - | |
| Height Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric Adjustable Seats | Front Only | Front | Front | |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Glove Box | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Interior Lighting | - | - | Ambient light | |
| Additional Features | - more | AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, 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, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black) more | Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional), Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting function more | |
| Digital Cluster | Yes | - | - | |
| Digital Cluster Size (Inch) | 11.9 | - | - | |
| Upholstery | Leatherette | - | Leather | |
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| Available Colours | Navarra BlueGlacier WhiteMythos BlackSage GreenTambora GreyQ3 Colours | Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours | Storm Bay MetallicAlpine WhiteSpace Silver MetallicPortimao BlueBlack Sapphire MetallicX1 Colours | |
| Body Type | SUVAll SUV Cars | SedanAll Sedan Cars | SUVAll SUV Cars | |
| Adjustable Headlamps | Yes | Yes | - | |
| Fog Lights Front | - | Yes | - | |
| Headlamp Washers | Yes | - | - | |
| Rain Sensing Wiper | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Window Wiper | Yes | - | - | |
| Rear Window Washer | Yes | - | - | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy Wheels | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Spoiler | - | - | Yes | |
| Sun Roof | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Projector Headlamps | Yes | - | - | |
| Cornering Headlamps | - | - | Yes | |
| Cornering Foglamps | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Roof Rails | - | - | Yes | |
| Trunk Opener | - | Smart | - | |
| LED DRLs | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Taillights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| LED Fog Lamps | - | Yes | - | |
| Additional Features | - more | Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds attractive features: many exterior elements are finished in black. AMG Line Exterior: radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern with pins in high-gloss black, AMG front apron with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Rear bumper with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Beltline trim strip and window weatherstrip in high-gloss black, Exterior mirror housings painted high-gloss black)AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, 18-inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, 18 inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised more | 18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke ,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye) more | |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Antenna | Shark Fin | - | - | |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | - | - | |
| Boot Opening | Powered | - | - | |
| Heated Outside Rear View Mirror | Yes | - | - | |
| Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM) | Powered & Folding | - | Powered & Folding | |
| Wheels Type | Alloy | - | - | |
| Tyre Size | - | - | 225/55 R18 | |
| Tyre Type | - | Tubeless,Radial | Tubeless | |
| Wheel Size (Inch) | 18 | - | 18 | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Child Safety Locks | Yes | Yes | - | ||
| Anti Theft Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| No. of Airbags | 9 | 7 | 6 | ||
| Driver Airbag | - | Yes | Yes | ||
| Passenger Airbag | - | Yes | Yes | ||
| Side Airbag | - | Yes | Yes | ||
| Side Airbag Rear | - | No | No | ||
| Day Night Rear View Mirror | Yes | Yes | - | ||
| Traction Control | Yes | - | Yes | ||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Rear Camera | With Guidedlines | - | With Guidedlines | ||
| Anti Theft Device | Yes | Yes | - | ||
| Anti Pinch Power Windows | All Windows | - | - | ||
| Isofix Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Heads-Up Display (HUD) | Yes | - | - | ||
| Sos Emergency Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | - | - | ||
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes | - | ||
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) | Yes | - | Yes | ||
| Safety Airbags | Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Curtain | - | - | ||
| Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star) | - | - | 5 | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Warning | - | - | Yes | |
| Lane Departure Warning | - | - | Yes | |
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes | - | - | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | - | Yes | |
| Adaptive High Beam Assist | - | - | Yes | |
| Inbuilt Assistant | - | - | Yes | |
| E-Call & I-Call | - | - | Yes | |
| Over the Air (OTA) Updates | - | - | Yes | |
| In Car Remote Control App | - | - | Yes | |
| Remote AC On/Off | - | - | Yes | |
| Remote Door Lock/Unlock | - | - | Yes | |
| Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop | - | - | Yes | |
| Inbuilt APPs | - | - | BMW Connected | |
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless Phone Charging | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| USB And Auxiliary Input | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Compass | - | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchscreen Size | 12.8 | - | 10.7 | |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple Car Play | Wireless | Yes | Yes | |
| No. of Speakers | 12 | 13 | 12 | |
| Additional Features | - more | Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt) more | BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes) more | |
| Usb Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | |
Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
Audi Q3
- Fun 204PS 2.0-litre turbo engine + quattro all-wheel drive delivers driving pleasure.
- Value: panoramic sunroof, 3-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery available as standard.
- Comfortable ride quality, great highway stability. Built for roadtrips.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
Audi Q3
- No hybrid, diesel or electric powertrain options available.
- Fuel efficiency will be poor in heavy city traffic.
- Strange feature omissions: front seat ventilation, 360° camera are not available.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
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