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 72.85 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i 50 Jahre Edition (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 58.65 Lakh ex-showroom for C 220d (Diesel). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol 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 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.86,89,383^*	Rs.74,17,272^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	1999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs75.40 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs64.32 Lakh^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
75.40 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
64.32 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	C 300
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,89,383^*	Rs.74,17,272^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,66,199/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,41,174/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,19,983	Rs.2,77,273
User Rating	4.3 Based on 97 Reviews	4.3 Based on 108 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

M340i xDrive

C 300

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,89,383^*

Rs.74,17,272^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,66,199/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,41,174/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,19,983

Rs.2,77,273

User Rating

4.3

Based on 97 Reviews

4.3

Based on 108 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	Petrol Mild Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	2998	1999
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	254.79bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	400Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	Twin	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	9-Speed
Drive Type	4WD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

2998

1999

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

254.79bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	15
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	5.7 s
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Front Brake Type

ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4751
Width (mm)	1827	1820
Height (mm)	1442	1437
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	1675
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	130	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	480	455
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	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	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	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	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	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
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

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	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
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	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
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
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	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	Yes
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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

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

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	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	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	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
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	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	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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