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    BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Should you buy BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 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 Long Wheelbase price starts at Rs 62.60 Lakh ex-showroom for 330Li M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 3 Series Long Wheelbase has 1198 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series Long Wheelbase has a mileage of 15.39 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    3 Series Long Wheelbase Vs C-Class

    Key HighlightsBMW 3 Series Long WheelbaseMercedes-Benz C-Class
    On Road PriceRs.71,91,738*Rs.76,38,449*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)11981999
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

    Basic Information
    On-Road Price in New Delhi
    Rs.71,91,738*
    Rs.76,38,449*
    Finance Available (EMI)
    Rs.1,36,890/month
    Get EMI Offers
    Rs.1,45,386/month
    Get EMI Offers
    Insurance
    Rs.2,43,138
    Rs.2,84,699
    User Rating
    4.2
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    4.3
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    Engine & Transmission
    Engine Type
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    TwinPower Turbo
    Petrol Mild Hybrid
    Displacement (cc)
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    1198
    1999
    No. of Cylinders
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    Max Power (bhp@rpm)
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    254.79bhp@5000rpm
    254.79bhp
    Max Torque (nm@rpm)
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    400Nm@1550-4400rpm
    400Nm
    Valves Per Cylinder
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    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Automatic
    Automatic
    Gearbox
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    8-Speed AT
    9-Speed
    Drive Type
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    RWD
    Fuel & Performance
    Fuel Type
    Petrol
    Petrol
    Mileage Highway (kmpl)
    -
    15
    Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
    15.39
    -
    Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
    -
    66
    Emission Norm Compliance
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    BS VI 2.0
    BS VI 2.0
    Top Speed (kmph)
    250
    250
    Suspension, Steering & Brakes
    Front Suspension
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    No
    Multi-link suspension
    Rear Suspension
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    No
    Multi-link suspension
    Steering Type
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    Electric
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    Steering Column
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    Tilt & telescopic
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    Top Speed (Kmph)
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    250
    250
    0-100kmph (Seconds)
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    6.2 s
    5.7 s
    Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
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    35.25
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    Tyre Size
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    F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
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    Tyre Type
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    Radial tubeless
    Tubeless,Radial
    City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)
    4.57
    verified
    -
    Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)
    22.85
    verified
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    Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)
    225/45 R18
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    Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)
    225/45 R18
    -
    Dimensions & Capacity
    Length (mm)
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    4823
    4751
    Width (mm)
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    1827
    1820
    Height (mm)
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    1441
    1437
    Wheel Base (mm)
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    2651
    2636
    Kerb Weight (kg)
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    1645
    1675
    Seating Capacity
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    5
    5
    Boot Space (Litres)
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    480
    455
    No. of Doors
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    4
    4
    Comfort & Convenience
    Power Steering
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    YesYes
    Power Boot
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    -
    Yes
    Automatic Climate Control
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    3 Zone
    2 Zone
    Air Quality Control
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    YesYes
    Low Fuel Warning Light
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    -
    Yes
    Accessory Power Outlet
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    YesYes
    Trunk Light
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    Yes
    -
    Vanity Mirror
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    -
    Yes
    Rear Reading Lamp
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    Yes
    -
    Rear Seat Headrest
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    Optional
    Yes
    Adjustable Headrest
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    YesYes
    Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
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    YesYes
    Rear AC Vents
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    YesYes
    Lumbar Support
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    -
    Yes
    Active Noise Cancellation
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    -
    Yes
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
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    YesYes
    Cruise Control
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    YesYes
    Parking Sensors
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    Front & Rear
    Front & Rear
    Navigation System
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    -
    Yes
    Find My Car Location
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    -
    Yes
    Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
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    Yes
    -
    Foldable Rear Seat
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    60:40 Split
    40:20:40 Split
    Engine Start Stop Button
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    YesYes
    Cooled Glovebox
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    YesYes
    Bottle Holder
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    Front & Rear Door
    Front Door
    Voice Commands
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    YesYes
    Paddle Shifters
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    Yes
    -
    USB Charger
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    Front & Rear
    Front & Rear
    Steering Mounted Tripmeter
    -
    Yes
    Central Console Armrest
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    With Storage
    Yes
    Tailgate Ajar Warning
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    YesYes
    Hands-Free Tailgate
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    YesYes
    Gear Shift Indicator
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    NoNo
    Rear Curtain
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    NoNo
    Luggage Hook And NetNoNo
    Lane Change Indicator
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    No
    -
    Memory Function Seats
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    Front
    Front
    Drive Modes
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    3
    4
    Idle Start Stop SystemYes
    -
    Air Conditioner
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    YesYes
    Heater
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    YesYes
    Adjustable Steering
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    NoYes
    KeyLess EntryYesYes
    Ventilated Seats
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    -
    No
    Height Adjustable Driver Seat
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    YesYes
    Electric Adjustable Seats
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    Front
    Front
    Follow Me Home Headlamps
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    YesYes
    Interior
    Tachometer
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    YesYes
    Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
    Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
    -
    Yes
    Glove Box
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    YesYes
    Digital Odometer
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    YesYes
    Dual Tone Dashboard
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    -
    Yes
    Additional Features
    Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display
    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)
    Digital ClusterYes
    -
    Digital Cluster Size (Inch)
    12.28
    -
    Upholstery
    Leather
    -
    Exterior
    Available ColoursCarbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase ColoursMojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours
    Body Type
    Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
    Fog Lights Front
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    -
    Yes
    Rain Sensing Wiper
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    YesYes
    Rear Window Wiper
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    Yes
    -
    Rear Window Washer
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    Yes
    -
    Rear Window Defogger
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    YesYes
    Wheel CoversNo
    -
    Alloy Wheels
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    YesYes
    Sun Roof
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    YesYes
    Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
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    YesYes
    Integrated AntennaYesYes
    Chrome Grille
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    -
    Yes
    Chrome Garnish
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    -
    Yes
    Cornering Headlamps
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    No
    -
    Cornering Foglamps
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    -
    Yes
    Trunk Opener
    -
    Smart
    LED DRLs
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    YesYes
    LED Headlamps
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    YesYes
    LED Taillights
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    YesYes
    LED Fog Lamps
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    -
    Yes
    Additional Features
    M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,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,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
    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
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    YesYes
    Sunroof
    Panoramic
    -
    Boot Opening
    Automatic
    -
    Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYes
    -
    Tyre Size
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    F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
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    Tyre Type
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    Radial tubeless
    Tubeless,Radial
    Safety
    Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
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    YesYes
    Brake AssistYesYes
    Central Locking
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    YesYes
    Child Safety Locks
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    YesYes
    Anti Theft Alarm
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    YesYes
    No. of Airbags
    8
    7
    Driver Airbag
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    YesYes
    Passenger Airbag
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    YesYes
    Side AirbagYesYes
    Side Airbag RearNoNo
    Day Night Rear View Mirror
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    YesYes
    Seat Belt Warning
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    YesYes
    Door Ajar Warning
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    YesYes
    Traction ControlYes
    -
    Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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    YesYes
    Engine Immobilizer
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    YesYes
    Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
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    YesYes
    Rear Camera
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    With Guidedlines
    -
    Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
    Anti Pinch Power Windows
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    Driver
    -
    Speed Alert
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    YesYes
    Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
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    YesYes
    Isofix Child Seat Mounts
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    YesYes
    Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
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    Driver and Passenger
    -
    Sos Emergency Assistance
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    YesYes
    Blind Spot Monitor
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    No
    -
    Geo Fence Alert
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    Yes
    -
    Hill Descent Control
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    Yes
    -
    Hill Assist
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    YesYes
    Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
    360 View Camera
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    No
    -
    Curtain AirbagNo
    -
    Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Yes
    -
    ADAS
    Forward Collision WarningNo
    -
    Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistNo
    -
    Driver Attention WarningYes
    -
    Rear Cross Traffic AlertNo
    -
    Advance Internet
    Live LocationYes
    -
    Unauthorised Vehicle EntryYes
    -
    Digital Car KeyYes
    -
    E-Call & I-CallYes
    -
    Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
    -
    Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes
    -
    SOS ButtonYes
    -
    RSAYes
    -
    Over Speeding AlertYes
    -
    Tow Away AlertYes
    -
    Smartwatch AppYes
    -
    Valet ModeYes
    -
    Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
    -
    Entertainment & Communication
    Radio
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    YesYes
    Wireless Phone Charging
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    YesYes
    USB And Auxiliary Input
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    Yes
    Bluetooth Connectivity
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    YesYes
    Compass
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    -
    Yes
    Touchscreen
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    YesYes
    Touchscreen Size
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    14.88
    -
    Connectivity
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    Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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    Android Auto
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    YesYes
    Apple Car Play
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    YesYes
    No. of Speakers
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    16
    13
    Additional Features
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    Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,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,Voice Control
    Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
    Usb Ports
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    YesYes
    Inbuilt Apps
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    MyBMW
    -
    Speakers
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    Front & Rear
    Front & Rear

    Pros & Cons

    • Pros
    • Cons
    • BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase

      • 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 Long Wheelbase

      • 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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    Questions & answers

    Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
    A ) BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase price starts at ₹62.60 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹59.40 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.
    *Ex-showroom price in New Delhi
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