Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW 3 Series is available in 1995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl and 3 Series provides the mileage of 19.62 kmpl.

C-Class vs A4 vs 3 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	A4	3 Series
Price	Rs. 61.85 Lakh	Rs. 46.02 Lakh	Rs. 41.40 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1984 cc	1995 cc
Power	201 bhp	201 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Diesel

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 61.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 46.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

Rs. 41.40 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

BMW 3 Series

320d Sport [2019-2020]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	241
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	7.1
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	2.0L I4 TFSI	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.4View Mileage Details	19.62View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		941
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Dual Link Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17

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
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front	Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Co-Driver Only
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.1
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	Not Available	2 Din
Internal Hard Drive

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)	12 way electrically adjustable (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)
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)	12 way electrically adjustable (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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sodalite Blue	Mythos Black Metallic	Mediterranean Blue Metallic
Obsidian Black	Navarra Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
Selenite Grey	Ibis White	Mineral Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver		Alpine White
Opalith White
Hi-Tech Silver

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

5 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.4/5

11 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Exterior	4.2Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.1Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	3.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	3.0Value for Money	4.2Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi A4 Premium 40 TFSI

The Audi A4 offers luxurious driving experience with advanced tech, smooth handling, and stylish design. However, it comes with higher maintenance costs and limited rare seat space.

Luxurious sportiness

Not buying but driving the amazing car feels like luxurious sportiness. I achieved 250 km/h in a few minutes with amazing performances with a luxurious interior, looks quite good but not so sporty. Maintenance is a little bit higher in this segment and maintaining the car is properly heavy The negative thing is absolutely ground clearance on Indian roads diesel engine noise is coming into the cabin of the car.

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Rs. 64.41 Lakh onwards

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Rs. 46.02 Lakh onwards

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C-Class vs A4 vs 3 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 46.02 Lakh and BMW 3 Series price is Rs. 41.40 Lakh. Hence BMW 3 Series is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C-Class compared to A4 and 3 Series?

For the C 200 variant, 1496 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of C-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm of torque. For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 201 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm of torque. For the 320d Sport [2019-2020] variant, 1995 cc Diesel engine of 3 Series produces 188 bhp @ 4000 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1750 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4 vs BMW 3 Series

Length (mm)	4751	4762	4709
Width (mm)	1820	1847	1827
Height (mm)	1437	1433	1442
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2819	2851
Kerb Weight (kg)			1660

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	455		480
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	54	57

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
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)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
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 & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000