Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Volvo EX40

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Volvo EX40? 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 58.65 Lakh ex-showroom for C 220d (Diesel) and Volvo EX40 price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for E60 Plus (Electric).

C-Class Vs EX40

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Volvo EX40
On Road Price	Rs.69,12,007^*	Rs.51,57,497^*
Range (km)	-	592
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	48 v	69
Charging Time	-	28 Min 150 kW

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs58.65 Lakh^*
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Volvo EX40
Rs49 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 220d
58.65 Lakh^*
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Volvo EX40
E60 Plus
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	C 220d	E60 Plus
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.69,12,007^*	Rs.51,57,497^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,31,567/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.98,162/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,55,386	Rs.2,08,497
User Rating	4.3 Based on 107 Reviews	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	-	₹1.17/km

Basic Information

C 220d

E60 Plus

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.69,12,007^*

Rs.51,57,497^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,31,567/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.98,162/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,55,386

Rs.2,08,497

User Rating

4.3

Based on 107 Reviews

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹1.17/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	OM654M	Not applicable
Displacement (cc)	1993	Not applicable
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	Not applicable
Fast Charging	Not applicable	Yes
Battery Capacity (kWh)	Not applicable	69
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	197.13bhp@3600rpm	237.99bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	440Nm@1800-2800rpm	660Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	Not applicable
Fuel Supply System	ISG	Not applicable
Turbo Charger	yes	Not applicable
Range (km)	Not applicable	592 km
Battery Type	Not applicable	Lithium-Ion
Charging Time (D.C)	Not applicable	28 Min 150 kW
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not applicable	Yes
Charging Port	Not applicable	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed TRONIC	1-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
Charging Options	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC
Charger Type	Not applicable	15 A Wall Box
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM654M

Not applicable

Displacement (cc)

1993

Not applicable

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Not applicable

Fast Charging

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	23	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	245	180
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Electric

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

ZEV

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	245	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.3 s	4.9 s
Tyre Size	-	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4425
Width (mm)	1820	1873
Height (mm)	1437	1651
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	175
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2923
Front Tread (mm)	-	1570
Kerb Weight (kg)	1615	2205
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	175
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	540	414
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	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	60:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor
Memory Function Seats	Front	Driver's Seat Only
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	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	-
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	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	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Fabric
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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

Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior

Exterior
Available Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours	Sand DuneOnyx BlackFjord BlueCrystal WhiteSage GreenCloud Blue+1 MoreEX40 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 Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	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	Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Boot Opening	-	Automatic
Tyre Size	-	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Sand DuneOnyx BlackFjord BlueCrystal WhiteSage Green+1 MoreEX40 Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	11.9	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	9	8
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))	Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play,
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
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
Volvo EX40
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Volvo EX40
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price

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