Audi Q7 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Audi Q7 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 Q7 price starts at Rs 87.17 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium Plus (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). Q7 has 2995 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q7 has a mileage of 11 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q7 Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	Audi Q7	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.1,10,72,650^*	Rs.75,63,792^*
Mileage (city)	11 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2995	1999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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96.15 Lakh^*
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65.60 Lakh^*
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Variant	Technology	C 300
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.1,10,72,650^*	Rs.75,63,792^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.2,11,611/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,43,976/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.4,00,000	Rs.2,82,192
User Rating	4.7 Based on 10 Reviews	4.3 Based on 111 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

Technology

C 300

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.1,10,72,650^*

Rs.75,63,792^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.2,11,611/month

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Rs.1,43,976/month

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Insurance

Rs.4,00,000

Rs.2,82,192

User Rating

4.7

Based on 10 Reviews

4.3

Based on 111 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	3.0L V6 TFSI	Petrol Mild Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	2995	1999
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm	254.79bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm	400Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed AT	9-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

3.0L V6 TFSI

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

2995

1999

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

335bhp@5200 - 6400rpm

254.79bhp

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

500Nm@1370 - 4500rpm

400Nm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed AT

9-Speed

Drive Type

AWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	11	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.6 s	5.7 s
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5072	4751
Width (mm)	1970	1820
Height (mm)	1705	1437
Wheel Base (mm)	3000	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1675
Seating Capacity	7	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	455

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	6	4
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Drive Mode Types	Auto Mode-Comfort Mode-Dynamic Mode-Effciency Mode-Off-Road Mode-Indiviual Mode-All-Road Mode	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
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
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.29	-
Upholstery	Leather	-

Interior

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mythos Black MetallicSamurai-Gray-MetallicWaitomo Blue MetallicSakhir Gold MetallicGlacier White MetallicQ7 Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Dual Pane	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	8	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	10.09	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	19	13
Additional Features	- more	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt) more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Audi Q7
- Comfortable: Adjustable air suspension keeps you comfortable on various different terrains
- Performance: Turbo-petrol V6 engine feels smooth for city, but punchy and effortless on highways
- Space: Can seat adults in all rows in adequate comfort
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality

Audi Q7
- Features: Misses like seat ventilation and proper Level-2 ADAS suite feel heavy at this price
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing

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