Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Volkswagen Golf GTI? 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 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol) and Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts Rs 53 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Golf GTI 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 Golf GTI has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

C-Class Vs Golf GTI

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Volkswagen Golf GTI
On Road Price	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.61,16,489^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1999	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs66.25 Lakh^*
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Rs53 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
66.25 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
53 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	C 300	2.0 TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.61,16,489^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,45,386/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,413/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,84,699	Rs.2,33,600
User Rating	4.3 Based on 99 Reviews	4.5 Based on 5 Reviews
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Basic Information

C 300

2.0 TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,38,449^*

Rs.61,16,489^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,45,386/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,16,413/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,84,699

Rs.2,33,600

User Rating

4.3

Based on 99 Reviews

4.5

Based on 5 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	2.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	1999	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp	261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

2.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

1999

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electrical
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	5.45
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	-
Tyre Size	-	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1237
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electrical

Turning Radius (Metres)

5.45

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4289
Width (mm)	1820	1789
Height (mm)	1437	1471
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	136
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2627
Front Tread (mm)	-	1535
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1513
Kerb Weight (kg)	1675	1454
Grossweight (kg)	-	1950
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	455	380
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Integrated
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	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Drive Modes	4	-
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
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)	Scalepaper Plaid seats with red accents Leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with GTI clasp
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10.25
Ambient Light Colour	-	30
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	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	Illuminated VW logo (front) \| Illuminated trim between headlamps and rear lamps \| Lighting animation (wake-up & goodbye effect) \| Signature red styling line (grille) \| Red "GTI" badges (grille, doors, trunk lid) \| Red brake calipers \| IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights \| X-shaped honeycomb fog lights (5 LEDs) \| Body-coloured bumpers, air deflectors, and spoiler \| Illuminated door handle recesses \| R18 "Richmond" diamond-turned wheels \| 3D LED rear lamps with dynamic turn signals \| Black glossy spoiler fins on boot lid \| Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes \| Sound & heat-insulated laminated safety glass \| Dual-tone signature horn
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	-	Front
Antenna	-	Shark Fin
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

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

Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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

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
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	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	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

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Inbuilt APPs	-	implied by IDA & infotainment system

Advance Internet

Inbuilt Assistant

SOS Button

RSA

Inbuilt APPs

implied by IDA & infotainment system

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	-	12.9
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	13	7
Additional Features	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 4
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Looks like a true hot hatch with its red accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and red GTI badges.
- The 2-litre TSI engine making 265 PS and 370 Nm offers an exhilarating performance and its goes from 0-100kmph in just 5.9 seconds
- Handles like a pro and feels like it's hugging the road while cornering, which further inspires confidence and elevates your drive experience.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- While the cabin does have soft touch materials, the plastics feel rough and do not feel right in this cabin. Not expected at this price point.
- It misses out on some features like leatherette seats, powered seats, and a branded sound system, all which are offered in much affordable cars.

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