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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine 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 Gran Limousine price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 60 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 3 Series Gran Limousine has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Gran Limousine has a mileage of 19.61 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23.0 kmpl (Diesel top model).

3 Series Gran Limousine Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsBMW 3 Series Gran LimousineMercedes-Benz C-Class
PriceRs.73,36,310*Rs.78,07,735*
Mileage (city)-20.37 kmpl
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)19951993
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

Basic Information
Brand Name
BMW
Mercedes-Benz
On Road Price
Rs.73,36,310*
Rs.78,07,735*
Offers & Discount
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User Rating
4.2
Based on 21 Reviews
4.3
Based on 46 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,39,631
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Rs.1,48,607
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Insurance
Rs.2,68,310
3 Series Gran Limousine Insurance
Rs.2,83,735
C-Class Insurance
Brochure
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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo
OM654M
Displacement (cc)
1995
1993
No Of Cylinder
44 Cylinder Cars
44 Cylinder Cars
Fast ChargingNoNo
Battery Capacity
-
48 V
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@4000rpm
261.49bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
400Nm@1750-2500rpm
550Nm@1800-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
-
ISG
Turbo Charger
-
yes
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8 Speed
9G TRONIC
Mild HybridNoYes
Drive Type
RWD
No
Clutch TypeNoNo
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Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Mileage (City)No
20.37 kmpl
verified
Mileage (ARAI)
19.61 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available (Litres)
Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (Kmph)No
250
Drag CoefficientNoNo
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
-
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
-
Adaptive Damping System
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
7.6
5.7s
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Tyre Size
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
-
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4823
4793
Width (mm)
1827
2033
Height (mm)
1441
1446
Wheel Base (mm)
-
2865
Kerb Weight (kg)
1640
1675
Rear Headroom (mm)
-
955
verified
Rear Legroom (mm)
-
357
Front Headroom (mm)
-
1041
verified
Front Legroom (mm)
-
295
verified
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
540
No. of Doors
5
5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Power BootYesYes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
-
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
-
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-
Yes
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Seat Lumbar Support
-
Yes
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
Smart Access Card EntryYes
-
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYesYes
Bottle Holder
-
Front Door
Voice CommandYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift PaddlesYes
-
USB Charger
-
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter
-
Yes
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate Ajar
-
Yes
Hands-Free TailgateYesYes
Gear Shift IndicatorNoNo
Rear CurtainNoNo
Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Drive Modes
3
4
Air Conditioner
-
Yes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable Steering
-
Yes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-
Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Follow Me Home HeadlampsYesYes
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Interior
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Front Air Vents
Tachometer
-
Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter
-
Yes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
-
Yes
Glove Compartment
-
Yes
Digital Clock
-
Yes
Outside Temperature Display
-
Yes
Digital Odometer
-
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
-
Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Additional Features
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination
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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Exterior
Available ColorsCarbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Gran Limousine ColorsSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverManufaktur Opalite White BrightMojave SilverObsidian BlackCavansite Blue+1 MoreC-Class Colors
Body Type
CoupeAll Coupe Cars
SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlights
-
Yes
Fog Lights FrontYesYes
Fog Lights RearYes
-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYes
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
-
Yes
Chrome Garnish
-
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener
-
Smart
LED DRLsYesYes
LED HeadlightsYesYes
LED TaillightsYesYes
LED Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Additional Features
Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, LED headlights with extended contents, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof
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
Tyre Size
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
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Tyre Type
-
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
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Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake Assist
-
Yes
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door Locks
-
Yes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
No Of Airbags
8
-
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag Front
-
Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror
Auto
Yes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact Beams
-
Yes
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYes
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability ControlYesYes
Advance Safety Features
Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear),Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant,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,Three-point seat belts for all seats,Warning triangle with first-aid kit
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Rear CameraYes
-
Anti Theft Device
-
Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver's Window
-
Speed AlertYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsYes
-
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Hill Descent ControlYes
-
Hill AssistYesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View CameraYes
-
NCAP Safety Rating
-
5 Star
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Entertainment & Communication
RadioYesYes
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Compass
-
Yes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
14.9
-
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
-
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Number Of Speaker
16
13
Additional Features
High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” (37.8 cm) Control 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)
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Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

    • Looks sporty for a long-wheelbase, comfort-oriented sedan.
    • New i-Drive 8 infotainment system is crisp and easy to use.
    • 2-litre diesel engine offers good poke for both sedate and spirited driving.
    • Has a good balance between ride and handling.

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Elegant exterior
    • Spectacular cabin design
    • Refined petrol engine
    • Comfortable ride quality

    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine

    • Missing essentials such as ADAS, 360-degree camera, sun blinds and ventilated front seats.
    • The displays in the cabin get warm over prolonged usage.
    • Low stance results in difficult ingress and egress for elderly occupants.
    • Small boot due to the space-saver eating up space.

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Petrol motor lacks outright power
    • Some features missing

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Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine price starts at Rs 60.60 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 60 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.
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