Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Ford Escort

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Ford Escort. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh and Ford Escort price is Rs. 7.05 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Ford Escort is available in 1597 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Escort provides the mileage of 10.2 kmpl.

C-Class vs Escort Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	Escort
Price	Rs. 61.85 Lakh	Rs. 7.05 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1597 cc
Power	201 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Manual
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 61.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Ford Escort

Alpha 1.6

Rs. 7.05 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Ford Escort

Alpha 1.6

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1597 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	1.6L Zetec
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	86@5500
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	134@3000
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.2View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 5 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Dead axle with twisted beam and trailing arm
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	175 / 80 R13
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Mobile App Features

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)
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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Instrumentation

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sodalite Blue
	Obsidian Black
	Selenite Grey
	Mojave Silver
	Opalith White
	Hi-Tech Silver

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C-Class vs Escort Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Ford Escort?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh and Ford Escort price is Rs. 7.05 Lakh. Hence Ford Escort is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C-Class compared to Escort?

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 Alpha 1.6 variant, 1597 cc Petrol engine of Escort produces 86@5500 of power and 134@3000 of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Ford Escort

Length (mm)	4751	4295
Width (mm)	1820	1700
Height (mm)	1437	1421
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2523

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2
Bootspace (litres)	455
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	55

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)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	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

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

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers