Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A6

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Audi A6? 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. Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol) and Audi A6 price starts Rs 63.74 Lakh ex-showroom for 45 TFSI Premium Plus (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while A6 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the A6 has a mileage of 14.11 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C-Class Vs A6

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Audi A6
On Road Price	Rs.75,63,792^*	Rs.80,56,525^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1999	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
65.60 Lakh^*
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45 TFSI Technology
69.89 Lakh^*
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Variant	C 300	45 TFSI Technology
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,63,792^*	Rs.80,56,525^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,43,976/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,54,960/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,82,192	Rs.2,98,735
User Rating	4.3 Based on 111 Reviews	4.3 Based on 95 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

C 300

45 TFSI Technology

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,63,792^*

Rs.80,56,525^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,43,976/month

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Rs.1,54,960/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,82,192

Rs.2,98,735

User Rating

4.3

Based on 111 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	In Line Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	1999	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp	241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	DOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Super Charger	-	No
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

In Line Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

1999

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp

241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm

370Nm@1600-4500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Valve Configuration

DOHC

Fuel Supply System

Direct Injection

Turbo Charger

Super Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed

7-Speed

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.11
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	73
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Adaptive
Steering Type	-	Power
Steering Column	-	Height & Reach
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.95
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	6.8 s
Tyre Size	-	245/45/ R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	7.04
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	-	4.48

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4939
Width (mm)	1820	2110
Height (mm)	1437	1470
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	165
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2500
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1618
Kerb Weight (kg)	1675	1740
Grossweight (kg)	-	2345
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	455	530

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	4 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	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	60:40 Split
Smart Key Band	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	No
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	4	5
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Additional Features	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) more	20.32cm TFT Colour Display Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather Driver Information System 17.78cm Colour Display more

Interior

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours	Firmament Blue MetallicManhattan Grey MetallicMadeira Brown MetallicMythos Black MetallicGlacier White MetallicA6 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	No
Rear Window Washer	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	No
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	No
Trunk Opener	Smart	Remote
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Additional Features	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 more	Panoramic Glass sunroof,I Navigation with I Touch Response,4 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	-	245/45/ R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial

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	Yes
No. of Airbags	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	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	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	No
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	13	21
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt) more	Electrically Extending High-Resolution 20.32cm Colour Display 3D Map Representation With Display Of Lots Of Sightseeing Information and City Models Detailed Route Information: Map Preview, Choice of Alternative Routes, Lane Recoendations, Motorway Exits, Detailed Junction Maps Access To Smartphone Voice Control Driver Information System With 17.78cm Colour Display Bose Surround Sound System DVD player Audi sound system Subwoofers more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
Audi A6
- A high-tech dashboard setup
- Looks dominating on the road
- Sweet handler

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Audi A6
- Only front-wheel drive
- Misses out on flagship features
- Rear seat experience is average

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