BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3 Series Gran Limousine and C-Class. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Price starts at Rs.60.45 Lakh (ex-showroom) for 330Li M Sport LWB Petrol AT and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price starts at Rs.60.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for C 200 Petrol AT. BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is 4 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 258 bhp @ 5000 rpm power whereas Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a 4 cylinder, 1497 cc Engine can generate 201 bhp power. In terms of mileage, 3 Series Gran Limousine provides a mileage of 15.39 kmpl (base model), and C-Class has a mileage of 16.9 kmpl (base model).
3 Series Gran Limousine vs C-Class
| Key Highlights | BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.60.45 Lakh | Rs.60.30 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 1998 cc | 1497 cc |
| Power | 258 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 201 bhp |
| Mileage/Range | 15.39 kmpl | 16.9 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| 3 Series Gran Limousine specifications | C-Class specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 69.89 Lakh Price Breakup | 69.71 Lakh Price Breakup |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| User Rating | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 480 Litres | 480 Litres |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Engine Displacement | 1998 cc | 1497 cc |
| Max Power (bhp @rpm) | 258 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 201 bhp |
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Exterior
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Exterior | C-Class Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Sunroof Type | Panoramic | Panoramic |
Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
Power Windows | Yes | Front only |
Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable |
Turn Indicators on ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
Rear Wiper | - | No |
Rear Defogger | Yes | Yes |
Bootlid Opener | Yes | Electric Tailgate Release |
Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Yes |
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | LED |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Projector headlight | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | C-Class Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Front Suspension | Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction& hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction | Independent and 4-link with Coil Springs |
Rear Suspension | Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction | Independent& Multi-link with Coil Springs |
Front Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Rear Brakes | Disc | Disc |
Wheels | Alloy | Alloy |
Spare Wheel | Steel | Alloy |
Front Tyre Size | 225/45 R18 | 225/50 R17 |
Rear Tyre Size | 255/40 R18 | 225/50 R17 |
Turning Radius | 6 meters | 5.61 meters |
Tyre Size Spare | 135/80 R18 | 235/50 R18 |
Wheels Size | R18 | R17 |
Instrumentation
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Instrumentation | C-Class Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Low Fuel Level Warning | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable Cluster Brightness | Yes | Yes |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Analogue |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Shift Indicator | Yes | No |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Avg fuel economy display | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment & Communication
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Infotainment & Communication | C-Class Infotainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes |
Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
Voice Command | Yes | Yes |
Infotainment Screen | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Display | Yes | Yes |
Touchscreen Size | 12.3 inches | 12.3 inch |
Display Screen for Rear Passengers | No | No |
Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes | Phone & Audio Streaming |
Gesture Control | Yes | No |
Integrated Music System | Yes | Yes |
Speakers | 16 | 9 |
AM/FM Radio | Yes | - |
USB Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Warranty | C-Class Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 3 Years/40000 kms | 2 Years/Unlimited kms |
Extended Warranty | Upto 7 Years/200000 kms | 8 Years/Unlimited kms |
Engine & Transmission
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Engine & Transmission | C-Class Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Engine Capacity | 1998 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Type | TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine | M264 Turbo with EQ Boost |
No. of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Cylinder Configuration | Four Cylinder | DOHC |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Gears | 8 | 9 Speed |
Power | 258 bhp @ 5000 rpm | 201 bhp |
Torque | 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm | 300 Nm |
Drivetrain | RWD | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
ARAI Certified Economy | 15.39 kmpl | 16.9 kmpl |
Top Speed | 250 kmph | 250 kmph |
Emission Norm | BS6 Phase 2 | BS VI |
Turbocharger | Yes | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Comfort & Convenience | C-Class Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Ventilated Seats | - | Yes |
Ventilated Seats Type | - | Front only |
AC | Yes | Yes |
Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes |
Heater | Yes | Yes |
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Yes | Yes |
Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
Start / Stop Button | Yes | Yes |
Power Steering | Yes | Yes |
Adjustable steering | Yes | Yes |
Multifunction Steering Wheel | Yes | Yes |
Leather streering wheels | Yes | - |
Drive Modes | 3 | 4 |
Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Safety | C-Class Safety | |
|---|---|---|
NCAP Rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | - |
Airbags | 6 | 7 |
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount) | Yes | Yes |
Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist) | Yes | - |
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | Yes |
ASR / Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes | Yes |
Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No |
Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes | Yes |
Seat Belt Warning | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | Yes | Yes |
Rear Middle Head Rest | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| 3 Series Gran Limousine Dimensions & Capacity | C-Class Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 4823 mm | 4686 mm |
Width | 2068 mm | 1810 mm |
Height | 1441 mm | 1442 mm |
Wheelbase | 2961 mm | 2840 mm |
Ground Clearance | - | 157 mm |
No. of Seats | 5 | 5 |
No. of Doors | 4 | 4 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 Litres | 66 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 4.5 Litres | 6.6 Litres |
Boot Space | 480 Litres | 480 Litres |
Kerb Weight | - | 1675 kg |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Pros & Cons
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine and Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Safety
3 Series Gran Limousine comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Lane Departure Warning, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Central Locking, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Fog Lights, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. C-Class has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Emergency Brake Light Flashing, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt, Rear Middle Head Rest, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Blind Spot Detection, Engine Immobiliser, Speed Sensing Door Lock, Child Safety Lock, Door Ajar Warning, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera.
Body
3 Series Gran Limousine has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 59 Litres fuel tank capacity. It is 2068 mm wide, 1441 mm high and 4823 mm long. It has kerb weight and 2961 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, C-Class is an with doors and seats ,66 Litres fuel tank capacity, 480 Litres boot space, 157 mm ground clearance.It has 1442 mm height, 4686 mm length, 1810 mm width, and 1675 kgkerb weight.
Transmission
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine comes with RWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And C-Class comes with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 9 Speed Automatic transmission.
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What is the on-road price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine?
The on-road price of BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is Rs. 69.89 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The on-road price of Mercedes-Benz C-Class is Rs. 69.71 Lakh in New Delhi.