BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy BMW X3 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 X3 price starts at Rs 69.90 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). X3 has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 17.86 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.88,93,619^*	Rs.70,62,862^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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xDrive 20d M Sport
75.50 Lakh^*
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C 220d
59.90 Lakh^*
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Rs75.50 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	xDrive 20d M Sport	C 220d
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,93,619^*	Rs.70,62,862^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,70,049/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,34,440/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,20,369	Rs.2,60,212
User Rating	4.3 Based on 9 Reviews	4.3 Based on 111 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

xDrive 20d M Sport

C 220d

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,93,619^*

Rs.70,62,862^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,70,049/month

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Rs.1,34,440/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,20,369

Rs.2,60,212

User Rating

4.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0L Diesel	OM654M
Displacement (cc)	1995	1993
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@4000rpm	197.13bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1500-2750rpm	440Nm@1800-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	ISG
Turbo Charger	Yes	yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type	AWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0L Diesel

OM654M

Displacement (cc)

1995

1993

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@4000rpm

197.13bhp@3600rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm@1500-2750rpm

440Nm@1800-2800rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

ISG

Turbo Charger

yes

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

8-Speed

9-Speed TRONIC

Drive Type

AWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	17.86	23
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	245

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	245
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.7 s	7.3 s
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	4751
Width (mm)	1891	1820
Height (mm)	1676	1437
Wheel Base (mm)	-	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1615
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	540

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-
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	Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	Driver's Window
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Height & Reach	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	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
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	- more	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 more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-

Interior

Additional Features

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
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Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicCreamy WhiteAlpine White SolidDune Grey MetallicBlack Sapphire MetallicX3 Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	- more	AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	Shark Fin	-
Sunroof	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	Hands-Free	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered	-
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless

Exterior

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
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	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
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-

Safety

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-
E-Manual	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
Live Weather	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-
SOS Button	Yes	-
RSA	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	11.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	15	9
Additional Features	- more	Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BMW X3
- The updated design makes it look modern and the massive illuminated kidney grille stands out.
- The cabin has a sporty design which looks very appealing for younger buyers.
- Its ride is comfortable with good space for 5 occupants.
- No significant miss in the features list and it comes with an extensive safety net.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality

BMW X3
- While it does look distinctive, some design elements might not appeal to everyone.
- Parts of the cabin don’t feel as rich or premium as they should at this price.
- While the performance is good, you don’t get the exciting handling package you expect from a BMW.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

A ) The mileage of X3 is 17.86 kmpl & the mileage of C-Class is 23 kmpl. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than BMW X3.

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