Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz E-Class 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. Mercedes-Benz E-Class price starts at Rs 80 Lakh ex-showroom for E 200 (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). E-Class has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the E-Class has a mileage of 15 kmpl (Diesel top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model).

E-Class Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.97,39,234^*	Rs.71,23,562^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1993	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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E 220d
82 Lakh^*
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C 220d
59.90 Lakh^*
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64.20 Lakh^*
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Basic Information
Variant	E 220d	C 220d	320Ld M Sport
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.97,39,234^*	Rs.71,23,562^*	Rs.76,32,494^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,88,398/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,35,597/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,47,288/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,45,434	Rs.2,60,212	Rs.2,76,793
User Rating	4.6 Based on 22 Reviews	4.3 Based on 112 Reviews	4.3 Based on 71 Reviews
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Basic Information

Variant

E 220d

C 220d

320Ld M Sport

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.97,39,234^*

Rs.71,23,562^*

Rs.76,32,494^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,88,398/month

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Rs.1,35,597/month

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Rs.1,47,288/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,45,434

Rs.2,60,212

Rs.2,76,793

User Rating

4.6

Based on 22 Reviews

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4.3

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	OM654M	TwinPower Turbo
Displacement (cc)	1993	1993	1998
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	194bhp@3600rpm	197.13bhp@3600rpm	187.74bhp@4000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	440Nm@1800-2800rpm	440Nm@1800-2800rpm	400Nm@1750-2500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	ISG	-
Turbo Charger	-	yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	9-Speed TRONIC	8 Speed
Drive Type	AWD	RWD	RWD

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

OM654M

TwinPower Turbo

Displacement (cc)

1993

1998

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

194bhp@3600rpm

197.13bhp@3600rpm

187.74bhp@4000rpm

Max Torque (nm@rpm)

440Nm@1800-2800rpm

400Nm@1750-2500rpm

Valves Per Cylinder

Fuel Supply System

ISG

Turbo Charger

yes

Transmission Type

Automatic

Gearbox

9-Speed

9-Speed TRONIC

8 Speed

Drive Type

AWD

RWD

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15	-	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	23	19.61
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	66	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension	No
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension	No
Steering Type	Electric	-	-
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	238	245	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.6 s	7.3 s	7.6
Tyre Size	-	-	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless	-
Alloy Wheel Size	-	-	18

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4949	4751	4823
Width (mm)	1880	1820	1827
Height (mm)	1468	1437	1441
Wheel Base (mm)	2961	2636	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1900	1615	1640
Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)	-	-	136
Seating Capacity	5	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	540	-

Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	4 Zone	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	-	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	-	Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	-	-
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes	With Storage
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Yes	No
Additional Features	- more	Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC more	- more
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	-	4	3
Glove Box Light	Yes	-	-
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	-	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Powered Adjustment	-	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front & Rear	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Interior
Leather Seats	-	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	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 more	Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination more
Digital Cluster	Yes	-	-
Upholstery	Leather	-	-

Interior

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

Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination

Exterior
Available Colours	Nautik Blue MetallicVerde Sliver MetallicObsidian Black MetallicHigh Tech Sliver MetallicPolar WhiteGraphite Grey Metallic+1 MoreE-Class Colours	Selenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours	Carbon BlackMineral WhitePortimao BlueSkyscraper Metallic3 Series Long Wheelbase Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars	CoupeAll Coupe Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	-	-	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	-	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Washer	Yes	-	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	-	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-	-
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	- more	AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior more	Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, LED headlights with extended contents, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Panorama glass roof more
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic	-	-
Boot Opening	Electronic	-	-
Puddle Lamps	Yes	-	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	Powered & Folding	-	-
Tyre Size	-	-	F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless	-
Alloy Wheel Size (Inch)	-	-	18

Exterior

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	-
No. of Airbags	8	7	8
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	-
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Auto
Passenger Side Rear View Mirror	-	-	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	-	-	Yes
Side Impact Beams	-	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-	-
Adjustable Seats	-	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	-	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	-	-	Yes
EBD	-	-	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-	Driver's Window
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	-
Geo Fence Alert	Yes	-	-
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-	-

Safety

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	Yes	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-	-

ADAS

Advance Internet
Live Location	Yes	-	-
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-	-
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry	Yes	-	-
Engine Start Alarm	Yes	-	-
Remote Vehicle Status Check	Yes	-	-
Inbuilt Assistant	Yes	-	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	Yes	-	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	Yes	-	-
Live Weather	Yes	-	-
E-Call & I-Call	Yes	-	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	-	-
Google / Alexa Connectivity	Yes	-	-
SOS Button	Yes	-	-
RSA	Yes	-	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-	-
Tow Away Alert	Yes	-	-
Smartwatch App	Yes	-	-
Valet Mode	Yes	-	-
Remote AC On/Off	Yes	-	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-	-
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop	Yes	-	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-	-

Advance Internet

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	Yes	-	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	11.9	14.9
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	9	16
Additional Features	- more	Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology more	High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9” (37.8 cm) Control Display,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant more
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-

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