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 75.80 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive 20 M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.40 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.91,63,538^*	Rs.71,09,804^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW X3
Rs77.80 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs60.30 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
xDrive 20d M Sport
77.80 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 220d
60.30 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	xDrive 20d M Sport	C 220d
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.91,63,538^*	Rs.71,09,804^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,74,425/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,35,327/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,29,238	Rs.2,61,754
User Rating	4.1 Based on 3 Reviews	4.3 Based on 102 Reviews
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

xDrive 20d M Sport

C 220d

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.91,63,538^*

Rs.71,09,804^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,74,425/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,35,327/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,29,238

Rs.2,61,754

User Rating

4.1

Based on 3 Reviews

4.3

Based on 102 Reviews

Brochure

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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
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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

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
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.86

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

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,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Air suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

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
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	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	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Battery Saver	Yes	-
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power 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	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	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
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
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
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	12.3	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

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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Rear Right Side
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Creamy WhiteX3 Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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
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,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Creamy WhiteX3 Colours

Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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
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
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Unauthorised Vehicle Entry

E-Manual

Digital Car Key

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	11.9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	15	9
Additional Features	-	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))
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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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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