Audi Q3 Sportback vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Audi Q3 Sportback 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 Sportback price starts at Rs 56.24 Lakh ex-showroom for 40TFSI Quattro (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). Q3 Sportback 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 Sportback has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Sportback Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	Audi Q3 Sportback	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.65,69,137^*	Rs.76,38,449^*
Mileage (city)	10.14 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1984	1999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Audi Q3 Sportback
Rs56.94 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs66.25 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3 Sportback
Bold Edition
56.94 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
66.25 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Bold Edition	C 300
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.65,69,137^*	Rs.76,38,449^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,25,034/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,45,386/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,48,797	Rs.2,84,699
User Rating	4.1 Based on 45 Reviews	4.3 Based on 99 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Bold Edition

C 300

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.65,69,137^*

Rs.76,38,449^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,25,034/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,45,386/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,48,797

Rs.2,84,699

User Rating

4.1

Based on 45 Reviews

4.3

Based on 99 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	40 TFSI quattro	Petrol Mild Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1984	1999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm	254.79bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	320Nm@1500-4100rpm	400Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	7-Speed	9-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

40 TFSI quattro

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1984

1999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

254.79bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.14	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	14.93	15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	220	250
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	220	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3	5.7 s
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Top Speed (Kmph)

220

250

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4518	4751
Width (mm)	2022	1820
Height (mm)	1558	1437
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	1595	1675
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	380	455
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
Drive Modes	-	4
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	-	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)
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	235/55 R18	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Progressive-Red-MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Sportback Colours

Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10"	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	10	13
Additional Features	-	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q3 Sportback
- Sportier styling than the Q3 thanks to coupe-SUV styling
- Big boot space which can be increased with flat-folding rear seats
- Comfortable ride quality
- Engaging and fun to drive 2-litre TSI and 7-speed DSG combination
- Compact dimensions make it easier to drive around the city
- Practical enough for a family of four people
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality

Audi Q3 Sportback
- Could have looked even better with brighter colour options and flashier wheels
- Features like ventilated front seats with memory function and 360-degree camera still missing
- No diesel engine on offer like its rivals
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing

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