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

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Mercedes-Benz E-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. Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 61.85 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price starts Rs 78.50 Lakh ex-showroom for E 200 (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while E-Class has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the E-Class has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

C-Class Vs E-Class

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz C-ClassMercedes-Benz E-Class
On Road PriceRs.72,45,112*Rs.95,93,756*
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)19931993
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.72,45,112*
Rs.95,93,756*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.1,38,915/month
Rs.1,82,614/month
InsuranceRs.1,05,007
Rs.3,43,506
User Rating
4.3
Based on 90 Reviews
4.6
Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure
Brochure not available

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
OM654M
-
Displacement (cc)
1993
1993
No. of Cylinders
4
4 Cylinder Cars
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
197.13bhp@3600rpm
194bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
ISG
-
Turbo Charger
yes
-
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC
9-Speed
Drive Type
RWD
AWD

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)23
-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)66
-
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)245
238

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)
245
238
0-100kmph (Seconds)
7.3 s
7.6 s
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)-
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)-
18

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4751
-
Width (mm)
1820
-
Height (mm)
1437
-
Wheel Base (mm)
2636
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1615
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
540
-
No. of Doors
4
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Boot
Yes-
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
4 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
YesAdjustable
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 & 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
YesYes
Cooled Glovebox
YesYes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands
YesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted TripmeterYes-
Central Console Armrest
YesWith Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
YesNo
Gear Shift Indicator
No-
Rear Curtain
NoYes
Luggage Hook And NetNoYes
Lane Change Indicator
-
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
-
One Touch Operating Power Window
-
All
Drive Modes
4
-
Glove Box Light-
Yes
Idle Start Stop System-
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind-
Yes
Power Windows-
Front & Rear
Cup Holders-
Front & Rear
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesPowered Adjustment
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
NoYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
YesYes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes-
Glove Box
YesYes
Digital Odometer
YesYes
Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes-
Additional FeaturesVelour 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
-
Digital Cluster-
Yes
Upholstery-
Leather

Exterior

Available Colors
Mojave Silver Metallic
High Tech Silver
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic
C-Class Colors
High Tech Silver
Graphite Grey
Obsidian
Polar White
Nautic Blue
E-Class Colors
Body TypeSedan
All Sedan Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
Yes-
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Wiper
-
Yes
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Wheel Covers-
No
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Sun Roof
Yes-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
Yes-
Chrome Garnish
Yes-
Projector Headlamps
-
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes-
Trunk OpenerSmart
-
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlamps
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes-
Additional FeaturesAVANTGARDE 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
YesYes
Sunroof-
Panoramic
Boot Opening-
Electronic
Puddle Lamps-
Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)-
Powered & Folding
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
YesYes
No. of Airbags7
-
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag RearNo-
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Traction Control-
Yes
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
-
All
Sos Emergency Assistance
YesYes
Geo Fence Alert
-
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View Camera
-
Yes
Curtain Airbag-
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)-
Yes

ADAS

Forward Collision Warning-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition-
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist-
Yes
Lane Departure Warning-
Yes
Lane Keep Assist-
Yes
Driver Attention Warning-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control-
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist-
Yes

Advance Internet

Live Location-
Yes
Remote Immobiliser-
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry-
Yes
Engine Start Alarm-
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check-
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant-
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands-
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic-
Yes
Send POI to Vehicle From App-
Yes
Live Weather-
Yes
E-Call & I-Call-
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates-
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity-
Yes
SOS Button-
Yes
RSA-
Yes
Over Speeding Alert-
Yes
Tow Away Alert-
Yes
Smartwatch App-
Yes
Valet Mode-
Yes
Remote AC On/Off-
Yes
Remote Door Lock/Unlock-
Yes
Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/Stop-
Yes
Remote Boot Open-
Yes

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Wifi Connectivity
-
Yes
Touchscreen
YesYes
Touchscreen Size
11.9
-
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
-
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
9
-
Additional FeaturesCentral 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 PortsYesYes
SpeakersFront & Rear
Front & Rear

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