Mercedes-BenzC-ClassvsBMW3SeriesLWB

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

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type, Engine Capacity, Max Power, Max Torque

  Fuel Type	Hybrid 3 Variants Diesel 1 Variant	Petrol 1 Variant Diesel 1 Variant
  Engine Capacity	1999 cc 3 Variants 1993 cc 1 Variant	1998 cc All Variants
  Max Power	204 PS @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant 200 PS @ 3600 rpm 1 Variant 258 PS @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant	258 ps @ 5000 rpm 1 Variant 190 ps @ 4000 rpm 1 Variant
  Max Torque	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm 1 Variant 440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm 1 Variant 400 Nm @ 2000-3200 rpm 1 Variant	400 Nm @ 1550-4400 rpm 1 Variant 400 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm 1 Variant
  Drivetrain	RWD All Variants	RWD All Variants
  No. of Cylinders	4 All Variants	4 All Variants
  Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
  ARAI Certified Mileage	16.9 kmpl 1 Variant 23 kmpl 1 Variant 15 kmpl 1 Variant	19.61 kmpl All Variants
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
  Engine Oil Capacity	6.6 Litres 1 Variant 8 Litres 2 Variants	4.5 Litres 1 Variant 5.5 Litres 1 Variant
  Transmission Type	Automatic All Variants	Automatic All Variants
  Number of Gears	9 3 Variants	8 All Variants
  Drive Modes	4 3 Variants	3 All Variants
  Acceleration	7.3 Seconds (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants 6 Seconds (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants	Data Not Available
  Max Speed	246 kmph 1 Variant 245 kmph 1 Variant 250 kmph 1 Variant	250 kmph 1 Variant 230 kmph 1 Variant

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Body Type, Length, Width, Height

  Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
  Length	4686 mm 4751 mm	4823 mm
  Width	1810 mm 2033 mm	2068 mm
  Height	1442 mm 1438 mm	1441 mm
  Seating Capacity	5 All Variants	5 All Variants
  No. of Doors	4	4
  Wheelbase	2865 mm	2961 mm
  Ground Clearance	157 mm	135 mm
  Boot Space	480 Litres 455 Litres	480 Litres
  Kerb Weight	1675 kg 1720 kg	1645 kg
  Fuel Tank Capacity	66 Litres 2 Variants 40 Litres 1 Variant	59 Litres All Variants
  Turning Radius	5.61 meters	6 meters

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• Wheels, Brakes & Suspension

  Wheel Type, Spare Wheel, Front Brake Type, Rear Brake Type

  Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Spare Wheel	{125/80 R18}& Steel Rim	{225/45 R18}& Alloy Wheels
  Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
  Parking Brake Type	Electric Park Brake All Variants	Electric Park Brake All Variants
  Front Suspension Type	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

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• Exterior & Lighting

  Head Lamps, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), Headlamp Features, Headlamp Levelling Adjustment

  Head Lamps	Led All Variants	LED All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	All Variants	All Variants
  Headlamp Features	All Variants	All Variants
  Headlamp Levelling Adjustment
  Fog Lamps	All Variants
  Follow Me Home Headlamps	All Variants	All Variants
  Door Handles Type	Body Colored	Body Colored
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVM)	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants
  Bonnet Operation	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
  Tailgate (Boot) Operation	Powered	Powered
  Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Boot Mounted
  Antenna Type	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
  Ambient Lighting	All Variants	All Variants
  Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Puddle Lamps

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• Dashboard & Features

  Instrument Cluster, Infotainment, Distance to Empty (DTE) Display, Gear Indicator

  Instrument Cluster	Digital 3 Variants	Digital All Variants
  Infotainment	11.9 Inches 3 Variants	12.3 Inches All Variants
  Distance to Empty (DTE) Display	All Variants	All Variants
  Instrument Cluster Brightness Adjustment	All Variants	All Variants
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants
  Speakers	9 3 Variants	16 All Variants
  Bluetooth Connectivity	All Variants	All Variants
  Voice Command	All Variants	All Variants
  Gesture Control		All Variants
  Air Conditioner (AC)	All Variants	All Variants
  Rear AC Vents	All Variants	All Variants
  Power Steering	All Variants	All Variants
  Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic All Variants	Tilt & Telescopic All Variants
  Multifunction Steering Wheel	All Variants	All Variants
  Engine Start/Stop Switch	All Variants	All Variants
  Cruise Control	3 Variants	All Variants
  Display Screen for Rear Passengers

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• Seating & Convenience

  Driver Seat Adjustment, Co-Driver Seat Adjustment, Ventilated Seats, Massage Seats

  Driver Seat Adjustment	Powered - 8 Way	Powered - 14 Way
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide, Recline And Height All Variants	Powered - 14 Way All Variants
  Ventilated Seats	Front Row All Variants
  Massage Seats	All Variants
  Second Row Seat Adjustability
  Sunroof Type	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants
  Seat Upholstery	Leather All Variants	Leather All Variants
  Adjustable Headrests	All Variants	All Variants
  Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
  Rear Armrest	Yes - With Cup Holders	Yes - Without Cup Holders
  Paddle Shifters	All Variants	All Variants
  Power Windows	Front only All Variants	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) All Variants
  Vanity Mirrors	All Variants	All Variants
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front All Variants	Yes - Front All Variants
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb All Variants	12V And USB All Variants
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb Only All Variants

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• Safety & Driver Assistance

  BNCAP Rating, GNCAP Rating, Number of Airbags, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)

  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Number of Airbags	7 Airbags (1 Driver 1 Front Passenger 2 Curtain 1 Driver Side 1 Front Passenger Side 1 Driver Side Knee) All Variants	6 Airbags (1 Driver 1 Front Passenger 2 Curtain 1 Driver Side 1 Front Passenger Side) All Variants
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	All Variants	All Variants
  Rear Centre Three-Point Seatbelt
  Rear Centre Headrest	All Variants	All Variants
  Seat Belt Reminder Warning	All Variants	All Variants
  Child Safety Lock	All Variants	All Variants
  Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	All Variants	All Variants
  Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	All Variants	All Variants
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	All Variants	All Variants
  Traction Control System (TCS)	All Variants	All Variants
  Electronic Brake Assist (EBA)	All Variants	All Variants
  Hill Assist	3 Variants	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	All Variants	All Variants
  Emergency Stop Signal	All Variants	All Variants
  Parking Sensors	Front and Rear All Variants
  Parking Camera	Rear Only All Variants	Rear Only All Variants
  Surround View Camera	Yes - 360 Degree View Camera All Variants	Yes - 360 Degree View Camera All Variants
  Inside Rear View Mirror (IRVM)	Auto Dimming All Variants	Auto Dimming All Variants
  Dashcam	1 Variant
  Lane Departure Warning		All Variants
  Blind Spot Monitor	All Variants
  Auto Park	All Variants
  Central Locking	All Variants	All Variants
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Rear Defogger	All Variants	All Variants
  Door Ajar Warning
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	All Variants	All Variants
  Speed Warning Alert	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty, Extended Warranty

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

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• Safety

  Engine Immobiliser, ADAS

  Engine Immobiliser
  ADAS	All Variants

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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. LWB 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 Ventilated seats, etc.

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