Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol), Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

C-Class vs GLS vs E-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	GLS	E-Class
Price	Rs. 61.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 78.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	2999 cc	1999 cc
Power	201 bhp	375 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 61.85 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

Rs. 78.50 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	250	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	6.1	7.5
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	M254 2.0L Petrol
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp		23 bhp, 205 Nm
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			Lithium Ion, 48 Volt
Electric Motor
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	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6	5.7
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	275 / 45 R21	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	315 / 40 R21	225 / 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
Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
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
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four 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	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone		Vents on Roof , 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 - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	64	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour	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	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Dual Tone	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
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	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9	12.3	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	6+	17
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
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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: 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)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	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
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sodalite Blue	Obsidian Black	Nautic Blue
Obsidian Black	Sodalite Blue	Graphite Grey
Selenite Grey	Selenite Silver	Obsidian Black
Mojave Silver	High-tech Silver	High Tech Silver
Opalith White	Polar White	Polar White
Hi-Tech Silver	Polar White	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

5 Ratings

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	2.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	3.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

E for Exellence

The drive is really fun and it’s a pleasure to drive The looks are stunning, but performance may lag at really high speeds-the comfort in the car is next level The maintenance is affordable and the first service was pretty decent The cons-Fuel economy is not good

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C-Class vs GLS vs E-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz GLS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.85 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 78.50 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C-Class compared to GLS and E-Class?

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 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the E200 variant, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C-Class, GLS and E-Class, 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, GLS and E-Class 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 GLS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Length (mm)	4751	5209	4949
Width (mm)	1820	2157	1880
Height (mm)	1437	1823	1468
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	3135	2961
Kerb Weight (kg)		2460	1810

Doors (Doors)	4	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	455	493	540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	90	66

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic	Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips		Black

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

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
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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