Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] and Audi Q3. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] price is Rs. 59.99 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Audi Q3 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Q3 provides the mileage of 14.93 kmpl.

C-Class [2022-2024] vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class [2022-2024]	Q3
Price	Rs. 59.99 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1984 cc
Power	201 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024]

C 200 [2022-2023]

Rs. 59.99 Lakh

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024]

C 200 [2022-2023]

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.78	7.3
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		7.89
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)		14.22
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		896
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	235 / 55 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Selenite Grey	Mythos Black Metallic
	Mojave Silver	Navarra Blue Metallic
	Hi-Tech Silver	Nano Grey Metallic
		Pulse Orange
		Glacier White Metallic

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C-Class [2022-2024] vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] and Audi Q3?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] price is Rs. 59.99 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C-Class [2022-2024] compared to Q3?

For the C 200 [2022-2023] variant, 1496 cc Petrol engine of C-Class [2022-2024] produces 201 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm of torque. For the 40 TFSI Premium variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Q3 produces 192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class [2022-2024] vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4751	4482
Width (mm)	1820	1849
Height (mm)	1437	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)		1700

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	66	62.4

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		50000