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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Audi Q3 or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Audi Q3 price starts at Rs 44.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the Q3 has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

Q3 Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsAudi Q3Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road PriceRs.64,87,920*Rs.76,38,449*
Mileage (city)5.4 kmpl-
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Engine(cc)19841999
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Audi Q3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

  • Audi Q3
    Rs55.64 Lakh *
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    VS
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Rs66.25 Lakh *
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Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.64,87,920*Rs.76,38,449*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,24,382/month
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Rs.1,45,386/month
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InsuranceRs.2,08,731Rs.2,84,699
User Rating
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
40 TFSI quattro S tronicPetrol Mild Hybrid
Displacement (cc)
19841999
No. of Cylinders
44 Cylinder Cars44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm254.79bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
320Nm@1500-4100rpm400Nm
Valves Per Cylinder
44
Transmission TypeAutomaticAutomatic
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT9-Speed
Drive Type
AWDRWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
Mileage City (kmpl)5.4 -
Mileage Highway (kmpl)7.89 15
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)6266
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)222 250

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
-Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension
-Multi-link suspension
Steering Type
Electric-
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic-
Front Brake Type
Disc-
Rear Brake Type
Disc-
Top Speed (Kmph)
222250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
7.3 s5.7 s
Tyre Size
235/55 R18-
Tyre Type
Tubeless, RadialTubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
No-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)18-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)18-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
44824751
Width (mm)
18491820
Height (mm)
16071437
Wheel Base (mm)
25002636
Kerb Weight (kg)
17001675
Grossweight (kg)
2200-
Seating Capacity
55
Boot Space (Litres)
460 455
No. of Doors
54

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Boot
-Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Yes2 Zone
Air Quality Control
YesYes
Low Fuel Warning Light
-Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
YesYes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes-
Rear Seat Headrest
AdjustableYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
YesYes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Lumbar Support
-Yes
Active Noise Cancellation
-Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & RearFront & Rear
Navigation System
-Yes
Find My Car Location
-Yes
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes-
Foldable Rear Seat
-40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button
YesYes
Cooled Glovebox
YesYes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear DoorFront Door
Voice Commands
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & RearFront & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter-Yes
Central Console Armrest
With StorageYes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
YesYes
Gear Shift Indicator
-No
Rear Curtain
-No
Luggage Hook And NetYesNo
Lane Change Indicator
Yes-
Memory Function Seats
FrontFront
One Touch Operating Power Window
All-
Drive Modes
-4
Glove Box LightYes-
Power WindowsFront & Rear-
Cup HoldersFront & Rear-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
Height & ReachYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
-No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
FrontFront
Automatic Headlamps
Yes-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYesYes
Glove Box
YesYes
Digital Odometer
-Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-Yes
Additional Features-AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)
Digital ClusterYes-
UpholsteryLeather-

Exterior

Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours
Nano Grey Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Pulse Orange Solid
Glacier White Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Q3 Colours
Mojave Silver Metallic
High Tech Silver
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic
C-Class Colours
Body TypeSUVAll SUV CarsSedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
-Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
Yes-
Rear Window Washer
Yes-
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Sun Roof
YesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated Antenna-Yes
Chrome Grille
-Yes
Chrome Garnish
-Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes-
Cornering Foglamps
-Yes
Trunk Opener-Smart
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlamps
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
-Yes
Additional Features-Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds attractive features: many exterior elements are finished in black. AMG Line Exterior: radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern with pins in high-gloss black, AMG front apron with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Rear bumper with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Beltline trim strip and window weatherstrip in high-gloss black, Exterior mirror housings painted high-gloss black)AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, 18-inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, 18 inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised
Automatic Headlamps
YesYes
Boot OpeningElectronic-
Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYes-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)Powered & Folding-
Tyre Size
235/55 R18-
Tyre Type
Tubeless, RadialTubeless,Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)
No-

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags67
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag Rear-No
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction ControlYes-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
YesYes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines-
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
All Windows-
Speed Alert
YesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
YesYes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger-
Sos Emergency Assistance
YesYes
Blind Spot Camera
Yes-
Geo Fence Alert
Yes-
Hill Descent Control
Yes-
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
Yes-
Curtain AirbagYes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Yes-

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
USB And Auxiliary Input
-Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Compass
-Yes
Touchscreen
YesYes
Touchscreen Size
10.1-
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
-13
Additional Features-Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Usb PortsYesYes
SpeakersFront & RearFront & Rear

Pros & Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons
  • Audi Q3

    • Comfortable ride quality. Deals with broken roads confidently.
    • Potent 2.0-litre TSI + 7-speed DSG combo: pocket rocket if you want it to be!
    • Practical and spacious cabin for a family of four.

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Elegant exterior
    • Spectacular cabin design
    • Refined petrol engine
    • Comfortable ride quality

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