Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi Q3

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Audi Q3? 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. Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 59.40 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol) and Audi Q3 price starts Rs 44.99 Lakh ex-showroom for Premium (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Q3 has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Q3 has a mileage of 10.14 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C-Class Vs Q3

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Audi Q3
On Road Price	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.64,87,920^*
Mileage (city)	-	5.4 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1999	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs66.25 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3
Rs55.64 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
66.25 Lakh^*
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Audi Q3
Bold Edition
55.64 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	C 300	Bold Edition
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.64,87,920^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,45,386/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,24,382/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,84,699	Rs.2,08,731
User Rating	4.3 Based on 99 Reviews	4.3 Based on 81 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

C 300

Bold Edition

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,38,449^*

Rs.64,87,920^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,45,386/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,24,382/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,84,699

Rs.2,08,731

User Rating

4.3

Based on 99 Reviews

4.3

Based on 81 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	40 TFSI quattro S tronic
Displacement (cc)	1999	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp	187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm	320Nm@1500-4100rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

40 TFSI quattro S tronic

Displacement (cc)

1999

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp

187.74bhp@4200-6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	5.4
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15	7.89
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	62
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	222
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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)	250	222
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	7.3 s
Tyre Size	-	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4482
Width (mm)	1820	1849
Height (mm)	1437	1607
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2500
Kerb Weight (kg)	1675	1700
Grossweight (kg)	-	2200
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	455	460
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Adjustable
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & 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	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	All
Drive Modes	4	-
Glove Box Light	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
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 Cluster	-	Yes
Upholstery	-	Leather
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours	Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Projector Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	Yes
Boot Opening	-	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	-	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

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

Nano Grey MetallicMythos Black MetallicPulse Orange SolidGlacier White MetallicNavarra Blue MetallicQ3 Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV 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	7	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	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
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	All Windows
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Camera	-	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	-	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

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

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Elegant exterior
- Spectacular cabin design
- Refined petrol engine
- Comfortable ride quality
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
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Audi Q3
- No diesel engine on offer.
- 360° camera, ventilated front seats, ADAS should’ve been included at the price.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi Q3?

A ) Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 59.40 Lakh & Audi Q3 price starts at ₹ 44.99 Lakh in New Delhi. Audi Q3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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