Mercedes-BenzC-ClassvsBMW3SeriesLWB

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series LWB: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  Airbag Details, Airbags, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning

  Airbag Details	7 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side& Driver Side Knee) All Variants	6 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side) All Variants
  Airbags	7 All Variants	6 All Variants
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	All Variants	All Variants
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants
  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	All Variants	All Variants
  EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	All Variants	All Variants
  EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	All Variants	All Variants
  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	All Variants	All Variants
  ASR / Traction Control	All Variants	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	All Variants	All Variants
  Lane Departure Warning		All Variants
  Emergency Brake Light Flashing	All Variants	All Variants
  Seat Belt Warning	All Variants	All Variants
  Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
  Rear Middle Head Rest	All Variants	All Variants
  Hill Assist	3 Variants	All Variants
  Parking Camera	Rear Only All Variants	Rear Only All Variants
  Blind Spot Detection	All Variants	All Variants
  Engine Immobiliser
  Central Locking	All Variants	All Variants
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Child Safety Lock	All Variants	All Variants
  Fog Lights	All Variants
  Door Ajar Warning
  ADAS	All Variants
  ADAS Type	Level 2 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Blind Spot Monitor	All Variants
  BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Dashcam	1 Variant
  GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming All Variants	Auto Dimming All Variants
  Surround View Camera	Yes, 360 View Camera All Variants	Yes& 360 View Camera All Variants

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Ventilated Seats, Ventilated Seats Type, AC, Rear AC Vents

  Ventilated Seats	Front Row All Variants
  Ventilated Seats Type	Cooled & Heated All Variants
  AC	All Variants	All Variants
  Rear AC Vents	All Variants	All Variants
  Automatic climate control	All Variants	All Variants
  Heater	All Variants	All Variants
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	All Variants	All Variants
  Cruise Control	3 Variants	All Variants
  Start / Stop Button	All Variants	All Variants
  Power Steering	All Variants	All Variants
  Multifunction Steering Wheel	All Variants	All Variants
  Leather streering wheels	All Variants	All Variants
  Drive Modes	4 3 Variants	3 All Variants
  Keyless Entry	Smart Key All Variants	Smart Key All Variants
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera 3 Variants	All Variants
  Parking Sensors	Front and Rear All Variants
  Electronically Adjustable Seats	All Variants
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	All Variants	All Variants
  Rear Row Seat Adjustment
  Seat Upholstery	Leather All Variants	Leather All Variants
  Folding Rear Seat	All Variants	All Variants
  Split Rear Seat	All Variants	All Variants
  Massage Seats	All Variants
  Adjustable Headrests	All Variants	All Variants
  puddle lamp
  Glovebox Lamp	All Variants
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Distance to Empty display	All Variants	All Variants
  GPS & Navigation	All Variants	All Variants
  Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic All Variants	Tilt & Telescopic All Variants
  Ambient Light	All Variants	All Variants
  Auto Park	All Variants
  Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb All Variants	12V And Usb All Variants
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb Only All Variants
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide, Recline And Height All Variants	Powered - 14 Way All Variants
  Driver Seat Adjustment	Powered - 8 Way	Powered - 14 Way
  Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
  Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
  Headlamps	Led All Variants	Led All Variants
  Instrument Console	7 inches, Digital Console 2 Variants 12.3 inches, Digital Console 1 Variant	Digital All Variants
  Paddle Shifters	All Variants	All Variants
  Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake All Variants	Electric Park Brake All Variants
  Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes, Without Cup Holders

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity, Engine Type, No. of Cylinders, No. of valves per cylinder

  Engine Capacity	1993 cc 1 Variant 1496 cc 1 Variant 1999 cc 2 Variants	1998 cc All Variants
  Engine Type	OM 654 1 Variant M264 Turbo with EQ Boost 1 Variant M254 1 Variant	B48 Turbocharged I4 All Variants
  No. of Cylinders	4 All Variants	4 All Variants
  No. of valves per cylinder	4 3 Variants	4 All Variants
  Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
  Fuel Type	Diesel 1 Variant Hybrid 3 Variants	Petrol 1 Variant Diesel 1 Variant
  Transmission Type	Automatic All Variants	Automatic All Variants
  Gears	9 3 Variants	8 All Variants
  Power	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm 1 Variant 201 bhp @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant 255 bhp @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm 1 Variant 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm 1 Variant
  Torque	440 Nm @ 1800 rpm 1 Variant 300 Nm @ 1800 rpm 1 Variant 400 Nm @ 2000 rpm 1 Variant	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm All Variants
  Drivetrain	RWD All Variants	RWD All Variants
  ARAI Certified Economy	23 kmpl 1 Variant 16.9 kmpl 1 Variant 15 kmpl 1 Variant	15.39 kmpl 1 Variant 19.61 kmpl 1 Variant
  Top Speed	245 kmph 1 Variant 246 kmph 1 Variant 250 kmph 1 Variant	250 kmph 1 Variant 230 kmph 1 Variant
  Acceleration	7.3 secs (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants 6 secs (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants	Data Not Available
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
  Turbocharger
  Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.2:1 16.5:1
  Fuelling	CRDi DFi	DFi

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	4686 mm 4751 mm	4823 mm
  Width	1810 mm 2033 mm	2068 mm
  Height	1442 mm 1438 mm	1441 mm
  Wheelbase	2865 mm	2961 mm
  Ground Clearance	157 mm	135 mm
  No. of Seats	5 All Variants	5 All Variants
  No. of Doors	4	4
  Fuel Tank Capacity	40 Litres 1 Variant 50 Litres 1 Variant 66 Litres 1 Variant	59 Litres All Variants
  Engine Oil Capacity	8 Litres 2 Variants 6.6 Litres 1 Variant	4.5 Litres 1 Variant 5.5 Litres 1 Variant
  Boot Space	480 Litres 455 Litres	480 Litres
  Kerb Weight	1675 kg 1720 kg	1670 kg
  Body Type	Sedan	Sedan

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Front Brakes, Rear Brakes

  Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Double-joint spring-strut axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction& hydraulically damped torque strut bearingsconstruction
  Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Five-link axle in lightweight aluminium-steel construction
  Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Spare Wheel	{125/80 R18}& Steel Rim	{225/45 R18}& Alloy Wheels
  Front Tyre Size	205/55 R17 All Variants	225/45 R18 All Variants
  Rear Tyre Size	205/55 R17 All Variants	255/40 R18 All Variants
  Turning Radius	5.61 meters	6 meters
  Wheels Size	R17 3 Variants	R18 All Variants
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

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• Exterior

  Power Windows, Rear Wiper, Rear Defogger, Daytime Running Lights

  Power Windows	Front only All Variants	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) All Variants
  Rear Defogger	All Variants	All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants	All Variants
  Automatic Headlamps	All Variants	All Variants
  Follow Me Home Headlamps	All Variants	All Variants
  Antenna	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
  Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
  Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
  Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
  Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants
  Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Boot Mounted
  Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants
  Tail Gate	Powered	Powered

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• Instrumentation

  Low Fuel Level Warning, Adjustable Cluster Brightness, Fuel level guage, Gear Indicator

  Low Fuel Level Warning	All Variants	All Variants
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness	All Variants	All Variants
  Fuel level guage	Analogue	Digital
  Shift Indicator
  Tachometer	Analogue All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Speedometer	Analogue All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital All Variants
  Avg fuel economy display	All Variants	All Variants

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• Infotainment & Communication

  Voice Command, Infotainment Screen, Multifunction Display, Touchscreen Size

  Voice Command	All Variants	All Variants
  Infotainment Screen	All Variants	All Variants
  Multifunction Display	All Variants	All Variants
  Touchscreen Size	12.3 inch 3 Variants	12.3 inches All Variants
  Display Screen for Rear Passengers
  Bluetooth Compatibility	All Variants	All Variants
  Gesture Control		All Variants
  Integrated Music System	Standard Company Fitted All Variants	Premium Type All Variants
  Speakers	9 3 Variants	16 All Variants
  AM/FM Radio
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front All Variants	Yes - Front All Variants
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty, Extended Warranty

  Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/40000 kms
  Extended Warranty	8 Years/Unlimited kms	Upto 7 Years/200000 kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Increased space and features Automatic Emergency brakes Quick and Smooth Acceleration Looks classy!	Powerful petrol and diesel engine. EWB makes more space in the second row. Single-piece Curved display for infotainment and instrument cluster. Aggressive price in the competition. Has a good balance between ride and handling.
  Cons	Expensive as compared to the rivals No performance oriented petrol option	Less boot space due to space saver tire. Lack of rear seat passenger features No sun blinds for the rear passengers. Missing features like ADAS, Ventilated seats, etc.

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