Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine vs Audi Q3

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine and Audi Q3. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 59.40 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine price is Rs. 46.05 Lakh and Audi Q3 price is Rs. 44.25 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine is available in 1332 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 vs A-Class Limousine vs Q3 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	A-Class Limousine	Q3
Price	Rs. 59.40 Lakh	Rs. 46.05 Lakh	Rs. 44.25 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1332 cc	1984 cc
Power	201 bhp	161 bhp	192 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 59.40 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

200

Rs. 46.05 Lakh

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Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

Rs. 44.25 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine

200

Audi Q3

40 TFSI Premium

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	230	222
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	8.3	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	1332 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	1.3L M282 Turbocharged I4	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	161 bhp @ 5500 rpm	192 bhp @ 4200-6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	270 Nm @ 2000-3500 rpm	320 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			14.93View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			896
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	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	McPherson Struts	McPherson Struts
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Torsion-Beam Axle	4-Link Axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	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	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	205 / 55 R17	235 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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	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	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	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets			1

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	64
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		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		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	10.25	18
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	6+	10
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

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

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 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, extended thigh support 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)	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, extended thigh support 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)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (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	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Black with Carbon Fibre Trim, Macchiato Beige / Black with Walnut Wood Trim	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
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	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	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
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sodalite Blue	Cosmos Black	Mythos Black Metallic
Obsidian Black	Spectral Blue	Navarra Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey	Mountain Grey	Nano Grey Metallic
Mojave Silver	Polar White	Pulse Orange
Opalith White	Iridium Silver	Glacier White Metallic
Hi-Tech Silver	Iridium Silver	Glacier White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

6 Ratings

4.6/5

11 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.7Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.1Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes review

The comfort this car provides is next level and of course, this is value for money in exchange if you planning to buy it or looking for the best one you should go for it. Hope you will like it.

Luxury

Best car worth buying overall the best in the market the ride was pretty smooth I could not feel any rollover during curves and the handling was the best it is a mix of luxury and sport.

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C-Class vs A-Class Limousine vs Q3 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine and Audi Q3?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 59.40 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine price is Rs. 46.05 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 compared to A-Class Limousine and Q3?

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 200 variant, 1332 cc Petrol engine of A-Class Limousine produces 161 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 270 Nm @ 2000-3500 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C-Class, A-Class Limousine and Q3, 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, A-Class Limousine and Q3 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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine vs Audi Q3

Length (mm)	4751	4558	4482
Width (mm)	1820	1796	1849
Height (mm)	1437	1429	1607
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2729	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)		1450	1700

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	455	405	355
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	43	62.4

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	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	Keyless	Remote
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
Alexa Compatibility

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

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