BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy BMW X3 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. BMW X3 price starts at Rs 68.50 Lakh ex-showroom for xDrive20d xLine (Diesel) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 61.85 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). X3 has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the X3 has a mileage of 16.55 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model).

X3 Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	BMW X3	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.88,19,205^*	Rs.72,45,112^*
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Engine(cc)	1995	1993
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW X3
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs62.85 Lakh^*
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BMW X3
xDrive20d M Sport Shadow Edition
68.50 - 87.70 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 220d
61.85 - 69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	xDrive20d M Sport Shadow Edition	C 220d
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.88,19,205^*	Rs.72,45,112^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,67,862/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,38,915/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.1,05,007
User Rating	4.2 Based on 73 Reviews	4.3 Based on 93 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

xDrive20d M Sport Shadow Edition

C 220d

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.88,19,205^*

Rs.72,45,112^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,67,862/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,38,915/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.1,05,007

User Rating

4.2

Based on 73 Reviews

4.3

Based on 93 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2.0l 4Cylinder twin turbo	OM654M
Displacement (cc)	1995	1993
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	187.74bhp@5200rpm	197.13bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1750-2500rpm	440Nm@1800-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	-	ISG
Turbo Charger	Twin	yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed	9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type	4WD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2.0l 4Cylinder twin turbo

OM654M

Displacement (cc)

1995

1993

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

187.74bhp@5200rpm

197.13bhp@3600rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	16.55	23
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	65	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	231	245
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Diesel

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

16.55

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Electric	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	231	245
0-100kmph (Seconds)	7.9 s	7.3 s
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4708	4751
Width (mm)	2138	1820
Height (mm)	1676	1437
Wheel Base (mm)	2845	2636
Front Tread (mm)	1699	-
Kerb Weight (kg)	1865	1615
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	550	540
No. of Doors	5	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	No
Rear Curtain	No	No
Luggage Hook And Net	No	No
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
Drive Modes	3	4
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, Instrument cluster with M-specific display, M radio remote control with clasp in blue, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting- additionally with Welcome Light Carpet, automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Multifunction Sport leather steering wheel, M leather steering wheel, Roller sunblind for rear-side windows, mechanical, Galvanic embellish in chrome for controls, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Storage Compartment package and storage nets behind the front seat backrests, Brushed Aluminium Fine Cutting with Highlight Trim Finisher in Pearl Chrome, Sensatec Perforated Cognac, Sensatec Perforated Canberra Beige	Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • 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 • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown,Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Additional Features

gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, Instrument cluster with M-specific display, M radio remote control with clasp in blue, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting- additionally with Welcome Light Carpet, automatic anti-dazzle function, Floor mats in velour, Multifunction Sport leather steering wheel, M leather steering wheel, Roller sunblind for rear-side windows, mechanical, Galvanic embellish in chrome for controls, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Storage Compartment package and storage nets behind the front seat backrests, Brushed Aluminium Fine Cutting with Highlight Trim Finisher in Pearl Chrome, Sensatec Perforated Cognac, Sensatec Perforated Canberra Beige

Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • 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 • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown,Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim

Exterior
Available Colors	Mineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant EffectBlack SapphireX3 Colors	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colors
Body Type	SUVAll SUV Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Rear	No	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	Smart
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	-	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Entry sills with M model inscription, M-specific pedals, M exterior designation on front side panel (left and right), Tailpipe finishers in gloss chrome, Adaptive LED Headlights(Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assist, LED Fog Lights (intgerated), Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirrors, electrically foldable, Panorama glass roof, Roof rails and exterior lines black high gloss, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, 48.26 cm (19 inches) light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 887 M (Front/Rear:245/50 R19),	AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	245/50 R19	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colors

Mineral WhitePhytonic BlueSophisto Grey Brilliant EffectBlack SapphireX3 Colors

Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colors

Body Type

SUVAll SUV Cars

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	11.9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	9
Rear Entertainment System	Yes	-
Additional Features	BMW Live Cockpit Professional 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution 12.3” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch Controller with turn and press function, BMW Virtual Assistant,, Wireless Smartphone Integration, Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, Gesture Control	Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept, Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

A ) BMW X3 price starts at ₹ 68.50 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 61.85 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.

Q ) Which car has good mileage BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

A ) The mileage of X3 is 16.55 kmpl in New Delhi & The mileage of C-Class is 23 kmpl in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class gives better mileage than BMW X3.

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