Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Skoda Kodiaq

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Skoda Kodiaq? 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 Skoda Kodiaq price starts Rs 46.89 Lakh ex-showroom for Sportline (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Kodiaq 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 Kodiaq has a mileage of 14.86 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C-Class Vs Kodiaq

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Skoda Kodiaq
On Road Price	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.56,21,573^*
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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Skoda Kodiaq
Rs48.69 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
66.25 Lakh^*
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Skoda Kodiaq
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48.69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	C 300	Selection L&K
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.56,21,573^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,45,386/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,07,004/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,84,699	Rs.2,16,983
User Rating	4.3 Based on 99 Reviews	4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

C 300

Selection L&K

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,38,449^*

Rs.56,21,573^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,45,386/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,07,004/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,84,699

Rs.2,16,983

User Rating

4.3

Based on 99 Reviews

4.8

Based on 4 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	Turbocharged Petrol
Displacement (cc)	1999	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	254.79bhp	201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm	320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Turbo Charger	-	Yes
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	9-Speed	7-speed DSG
Drive Type	RWD	4x4
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Turbocharged Petrol

Displacement (cc)

1999

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

254.79bhp

201bhp@4500 - 6000rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15	-
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	14.86
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	62
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric
Front Brake Type	-	Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	-
Tyre Size	-	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	786
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Front Brake Type

Disc

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4758
Width (mm)	1820	1864
Height (mm)	1437	1679
Ground Clearance Laden (mm)	-	155
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2791
Kerb Weight (kg)	1675	1825
Grossweight (kg)	-	2420
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	281
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	455	281
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	3 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	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	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-
Find My Car Location	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
USB Charger	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	-
Additional Features	-	Gear Selector on the steering column Remote folding pull handle in boot for ond row Display Cleaner for infotainment screen
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Front	Front
Autonomous Parking	-	Semi
Drive Modes	4	6
Rear Window Sunblind	-	Yes
Power Windows	-	Front & Rear
Heated Seats	-	Front Only
Cup Holders	-	Front & Rear
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	-	Ambient light
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)	Sliding and Reclining ond row seats Three Headrests in ond row seats
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours	Moon WhiteBronx GoldGraphite GreyBlack MagicRace BlueVelvet Red+1 MoreKodiaq Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	Yes	-
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	Smart	-
LED DRLs	Yes	-
LED Headlamps	Yes	-
LED Taillights	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	Red decorative strip between rear lights Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Exterior Mirrors with boarding spots and Škoda logo projection Glossy black window framing rear spolier with finlets Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic
Tyre Size	-	235/55 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

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

Moon WhiteBronx GoldGraphite GreyBlack MagicRace Blue+1 MoreKodiaq Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

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

Red decorative strip between rear lights Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Exterior Mirrors with boarding spots and Škoda logo projection Glossy black window framing rear spolier with finlets Exterior styling elements in matte Unique Dark Chrome Additional front underbody guard plus underbody stone guard

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	9
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	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	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	Yes	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	12
Connectivity	-	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	13	13
Additional Features	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 5
Inbuilt Apps	-	MyŠkoda Plus
Subwoofer	-	1
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
Skoda Kodiaq
- The new design looks premium and feels fresh.
- Feels luxurious inside with soft-touch materials, big screens, and a 13-speaker CANTON sound system.
- The 2-litre turbo-petrol engine is fairly brisk in terms of acceleration.
- The 7-seater layout is spacious and comfortable for 5 adults plus 2 kids seating.
- The boot offers 281 litres of storage, which is expandable up to 1976 litres when second and third rows are folded.
- It is loaded with safety features and comes equipped with 9 airbags, 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, all-wheel-disc brakes and more.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Skoda Kodiaq
- No ADAS on offer. Not acceptable at this price point.
- Currently available only with a petrol engine, lacking diesel or hybrid alternatives.
- 3rd row isn’t comfortable for adults.
- Sportline variant misses some important features like Hill Start Assist, Seat Ventillation and 360-degree camera, which is surprising at this price point which is surprising at this price

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Skoda Kodiaq?

A ) Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 59.40 Lakh & Skoda Kodiaq price starts at ₹ 46.89 Lakh in New Delhi. Skoda Kodiaq is cheaper between these two cars.

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