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BMW 3-Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Do you want to find out which car is the best, BMW 3-Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between 3-Series and C-Class. BMW 3-Series Price starts at Rs.75.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for M340i XDrive Petrol AT and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price starts at Rs.60.30 Lakh (ex-showroom) for C 200 Petrol AT. BMW 3-Series is 6 cylinder, 1998 cc Engine can generate 368 bhp @ 5500-6500 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 provides a mileage of 11.86 kmpl (base model), and C-Class has a mileage of 16.9 kmpl (base model).

3-Series vs C-Class

Key HighlightsBMW 3-SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
PriceRs.75.90 LakhRs.60.30 Lakh
Engine Capacity1998 cc1497 cc
Power368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm201 bhp
Mileage/Range11.86 kmpl16.9 kmpl
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BMW 3-Series M340i XDrive Petrol AT car
M340i XDrive Petrol AT
Rs. 75.90 Lakh
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 Petrol AT car
C 200 Petrol AT
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
87.75 Lakh
Price Breakup
69.71 Lakh
Price Breakup
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.7
4.6
Boot Space (Litres)
480 Litres
480 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1497 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
201 bhp
Colors
Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
3-Series Images
C-Class Images
C-Class Images
C-Class Images
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Exterior

Sunroof Type
Electrically
Panoramic
Sunroof
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Power Windows
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Front only
Adjustable ORVMs
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Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
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Rear Wiper
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Rear Defogger
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Bootlid Opener
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Electric Tailgate Release
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Daytime Running Lights
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LED
LED headlight
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Projector headlight
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Automatic Headlamps
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Front Suspension
Double Joint Spring Strut
Independent and 4-link with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Five-link axle
Independent& Multi-link with Coil Springs
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Wheels
Alloy
Alloy
Spare Wheel
Steel
Alloy
Front Tyre Size
225/40 R19
225/50 R17
Rear Tyre Size
255/35 R19
225/50 R17
Turning Radius
6 meters
5.61 meters
Tyre Size Spare
135/80 R16
235/50 R18
Wheels Size
R19
R17

Instrumentation

Low Fuel Level Warning
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Fuel level guage
Digital
Analogue
Gear Indicator
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Shift Indicator
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Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
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Infotainment & Communication

Apple CarPlay
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Android Auto
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Voice Command
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Infotainment Screen
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Multifunction Display
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Touchscreen Size
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12.3 inch
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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Bluetooth Compatibility
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Phone & Audio Streaming
Gesture Control
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Integrated Music System
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Speakers
16
9
AM/FM Radio
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USB Compatibility
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Wireless Charger
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Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/40000 Kms
2 Years/Unlimited kms
Extended Warranty
Upto 6 Years/ 200000 kms
8 Years/Unlimited kms

Engine & Transmission

Engine Capacity
1998 cc
1497 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
M264 Turbo with EQ Boost
No. of Cylinders
6
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
Six Cylinder
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8
9 Speed
Power
368 bhp @ 5500-6500 rpm
201 bhp
Torque
500 Nm @1900 - 5000 rpm
300 Nm
Drivetrain
AWD
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
ARAI Certified Economy
13.02 kmpl
16.9 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
250 kmph
Emission Norm
BS6 Phase 2
BS VI
Turbocharger
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Comfort & Convenience

Ventilated Seats
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Ventilated Seats Type
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Front only
AC
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Rear AC Vents
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Automatic climate control
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Heater
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
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Cruise Control
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Start / Stop Button
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Power Steering
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Adjustable steering
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Multifunction Steering Wheel
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Leather streering wheels
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Drive Modes
4
4
Keyless Entry
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Safety

NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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Airbags
6
7
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
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Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph& Continuous beeps over 120kmph
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
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EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
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EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
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ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
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ASR / Traction Control
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
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Lane Departure Warning
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
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Seat Belt Warning
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Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
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Rear Middle Head Rest
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Dimensions & Capacity

Length
4713 mm
4686 mm
Width
1827 mm
1810 mm
Height
1440 mm
1442 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
2840 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
157 mm
No. of Seats
5
5
No. of Doors
4
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.39 Litres
66 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
6.1 Litres
6.6 Litres
Boot Space
480 Litres
480 Litres
Kerb Weight
1670 kg
1675 kg
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Base Engine Delivers Ample Performance
  • Heated front and rear seats
  • Turbocharged six-cylinder engine
  • Increased space and features
  • Automatic Emergency brakes
  • Quick and Smooth Acceleration
  • Looks classy!
Cons
  • Expensive as compared to the rivals
  • No performance oriented petrol option
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Detailed Comparison of BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Safety

3-Series comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), 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, 360 degree camera, Reverse Camera, 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 has doors and seats. It is an with 480 Litres boot space, 15.39 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 130 mm. It is 1827 mm wide, 1440 mm high and 4713 mm long. It has 1670 kg kerb weight and 2515 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 comes with AWD and 8 Automatic transmission. And C-Class comes with Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and 9 Speed Automatic transmission.

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BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owner Reviews

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    • RS
      RENU SAHGAL
      25 Aug 2025
      5.0
      I’ve really enjoyed driving it, and I’m only changing the car to try a different brand. Since it’s a sport model, it has excellent power and is great to drive. It’s a single-owner vehicle, driven only by me, and has been kept in excellent condition.
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      md afzal
      7 Month ago
      4.7
      The BMW 330i M Sport is packed with features to the brim and offers performance that gets you much closer. I love this car and I buy this car one day.
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    • RK
      Rahul Kumar
      2 Year ago
      4.0
      The looks & performance good but limited ground clearance
      Likes (1)
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    • AC
      Ajeet Chawla
      3 Year ago
      4.0
      Extremely luxurious cabin. Impressive in every way, the BMW 3 Series has the most powerful engine .
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    • D
      David
      3 Year ago
      4.7
      Driving Pleasure, that u can get only in a BMW
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