Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Nissan X-Trail

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Nissan X-Trail? 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 Nissan X-Trail price starts Rs 48.20 Lakh ex-showroom for STD (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while X-Trail has 1498 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 X-Trail has a mileage of 10 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C-Class Vs X-Trail

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Nissan X-Trail
On Road Price	Rs.75,68,592^*	Rs.55,44,983^*
Mileage (city)	-	10 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1999	1498
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
65.60 Lakh^*
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STD
48.20 Lakh^*
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Variant	C 300	STD
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.75,68,592^*	Rs.55,44,983^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,44,057/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,06,202/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,82,192	Rs.1,90,137
User Rating	4.3 Based on 112 Reviews	4.6 Based on 18 Reviews
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Variant

C 300

STD

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.75,68,592^*

Rs.55,44,983^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,44,057/month

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Rs.1,06,202/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,82,192

Rs.1,90,137

User Rating

4.3

Based on 112 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	KR15 VC-TURBO
Displacement (cc)	1999	1498
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	33 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp	161bhp@4800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm	300Nm@2800-3600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	CVT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

KR15 VC-TURBO

Displacement (cc)

1999

1498

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

33 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp

161bhp@4800rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

400Nm

300Nm@2800-3600rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Turbo Charger

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed

CVT

Drive Type

RWD

FWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	10
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15	13.7
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	55
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	200

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Shock Absorbers Type	-	Twin Tube
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.5
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	200
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	9.6 s
Tyre Size	-	255/45 R20
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	585

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4680
Width (mm)	1820	1840
Height (mm)	1437	1725
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	210
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2705
Kerb Weight (kg)	1675	1676
Grossweight (kg)	-	2285
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	455	177

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	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	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Find My Car Location	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
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking	-	No
Drive Modes	4	3
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Drive Mode Types	-	Normal\|Eco\|Sport
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	-	Yes
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	Sunglass Holder more
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.28
Upholstery	-	Fabric

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	Diamond BlackPearl WhiteCHAMPAGNE SILVERX-Trail Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	-	No
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	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	- more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	No
Tyre Size	-	255/45 R20
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No

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	7
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	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes

Safety

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	8
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	13	4
Additional Features	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt) more	- more
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
Nissan X-Trail
- Gets noticed: Large size, clean design and exclusivity gives it great road presence.
- Feels premium inside: Impressive interior with soft-touch leather elements and high quality plastics.
- Good chauffeur-driven SUV: Spacious second row seats and comfortable ride make it a good option for chauffeur-driven owners.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Nissan X-Trail
- Missing features: Does not come with leatherette upholstery, powered seats, front seat ventilation, and ADAS.
- Cramped third row: The space here is best used for kids/pets. There are better 6/7-seaters available for similar or less money.
- Limited powertrains: No hybrid, diesel or AWD option available.

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