Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW iX1

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi Q3 Sportback and BMW iX1. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 54.76 Lakh and BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Audi Q3 Sportback is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

C-Class vs Q3 Sportback vs iX1 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	Q3 Sportback	iX1
Price	Rs. 61.85 Lakh	Rs. 54.76 Lakh	Rs. 66.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1984 cc	-
Power	201 bhp	193 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 61.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q3 Sportback

Technology Plus S-line

Rs. 54.76 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Rs. 66.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Audi Q3 Sportback

Technology Plus S-line

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	220
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	7.3	5.6
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	Electric
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	193 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm	494 Nm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp		308 bhp, 494 Nm
Driving Range (km)			417
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion, 66.4 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor			2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

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

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)		8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
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 - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Telematics

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)	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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, 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	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
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
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual

Exterior

Lighting

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

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
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	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10	10.7
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	10	12
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
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sodalite Blue	Navarra Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
Obsidian Black	Mythos Black Metallic	Storm Bay Metallic
Selenite Grey	Daytona Grey Metallic	Space Silver Metallic
Mojave Silver	Glacier White Metallic
Opalith White
Hi-Tech Silver

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Rs. 61.85 Lakh onwards

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BMWiX1

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VolvoXC60

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BMW5 Series

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VolvoXC60

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Mercedes-BenzEQA

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C-Class vs Q3 Sportback vs iX1 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi Q3 Sportback and BMW iX1?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, Audi Q3 Sportback price is Rs. 54.76 Lakh and BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh. Hence Audi Q3 Sportback is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C-Class, Q3 Sportback and iX1, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare C-Class, Q3 Sportback and iX1 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi Q3 Sportback vs BMW iX1

Length (mm)	4751	4518	4500
Width (mm)	1820	1843	1845
Height (mm)	1437	1558	1612
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2680	2692
Kerb Weight (kg)		1705

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	455	530	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	62.4

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	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 Only	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		50000	Not Applicable