BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy BMW 3 Series 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. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 69.20 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 60 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23.0 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
PriceRs.79,77,275*Rs.68,93,569*
Mileage (city)--
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)29981496
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

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    BMW 3 Series
    BMW 3 Series
    Rs69.20 Lakh*
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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Rs60 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.79,77,275*
Rs.68,93,569*
Offers & DiscountNo
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User Rating
4.4
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4.4
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Finance Available (EMI)
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Insurance
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
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OM654M
Displacement (cc)
2998
1496
No Of Cylinder
Fast ChargingNoNo
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
-
ISG
Turbo Charger
Twin
yes
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8 Speed Steptronic
9G TRONIC
Mild HybridNoNo
Drive TypeNo
Clutch TypeNoNo
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Mileage (City)NoNo
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 kmpl
16.9 kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available (Litres)
Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)No
246
Drag CoefficientNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
M Sport Suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Front Brake Type
ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
246
0-100kmph (Seconds)
4.4
7.3s
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
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Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
19
17
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4709
4751
Width (mm)
1827
2033
Height (mm)
1442
1437
Wheel Base (mm)
-
2865
Kerb Weight (kg)
1745
1615
Rear Headroom (mm)
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955
verified
Rear Legroom (mm)
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357
Front Headroom (mm)
-
1041
verified
Front Legroom (mm)
-
295
verified
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
540
No. of Doors
4
5
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Power BootYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Remote Trunk OpenerYes
-
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYes
Trunk LightYes
-
Vanity MirrorYesYes
Rear Reading LampYes
-
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYes
Adjustable HeadrestYesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYes
-
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Seat Lumbar SupportYesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation SystemYesYes
Find My Car Location
-
Yes
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYesYes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Voice ControlYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYes
-
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterYesYes
Central Console ArmrestYesYes
Tailgate AjarYesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
-
Yes
Gear Shift IndicatorYesYes
Luggage Hook And Net
-
Yes
Additional Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC,
Memory Function Seats
-
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
4
4
Air ConditionerYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Interior
TachometerYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
Yes
Glove CompartmentYesYes
Digital ClockYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Digital OdometerYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
-
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoYesYes
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
-
Additional Features
BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue
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 ColorsTanzanite Blue metallicDravit Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicMineral White metallic3 Series ColorsSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverManufaktur Opalite White BrightMojave SilverObsidian BlackCavansite Blue+1 MoreC-Class Colors
Body Type
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYesYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYes
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Rear SpoilerYes
-
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYes
Chrome GarnishYesYes
Projector HeadlampsYes
-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Roof RailYes
-
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener
-
Smart
Heated Wing MirrorYes
-
LED DRLsYesYes
LED HeadlightsYesYes
LED TaillightsYesYes
LED Fog LampsYes
-
Additional Features
Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
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
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
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Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
19
17
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYes
No Of Airbags
8
-
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearYes
-
Day Night Rear View MirrorYesYes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYes
Traction ControlYes
-
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYes
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes
Engine Check WarningYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYes
-
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability ControlYesYes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Follow Me Home HeadlampsYesYes
Rear CameraYesYes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Speed AlertYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee Airbags
-
Yes
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Heads Up DisplayYes
-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsYesYes
Sos Emergency AssistanceYesYes
Hill Assist
-
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
Entertainment & Communication
RadioYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlYes
-
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYes
-
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
CompassYesYes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
14.9
11.9
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay,
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Number Of Speaker
16
13
Additional Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant
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))
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 69.20 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 60 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.

Which car has good mileage BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The mileage of 3 Series is 13.02 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of C-Class is 16.9 kmpl in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than BMW 3 Series.
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