Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

Should you buy Mercedes-Benz C-Class or Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line? 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 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line price starts Rs 49 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0L TSI (Petrol). C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Tiguan R-Line 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 Tiguan R-Line has a mileage of 12.58 kmpl (Petrol top model).

C-Class Vs Tiguan R-Line

Key Highlights	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
On Road Price	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.56,57,064^*
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1999	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Manual

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs66.25 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Rs49 Lakh^*
*Ex-showroom Price
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
66.25 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
2.0L TSI
49 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	C 300	2.0L TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.76,38,449^*	Rs.56,57,064^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,45,386/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,07,670/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,84,699	Rs.2,18,175
User Rating	4.3 Based on 99 Reviews	5 Based on 1 Review
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Basic Information

C 300

2.0L TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.76,38,449^*

Rs.56,57,064^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,45,386/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,07,670/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,84,699

Rs.2,18,175

User Rating

4.3

Based on 99 Reviews

Based on 1 Review

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Petrol Mild Hybrid	2.0 L TSI
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	Manual
Gearbox	9-Speed	-
Drive Type	RWD	-
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

2.0 L TSI

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)	-	12.58
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	66	-
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	-
Top Speed (kmph)	250	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	250	-
0-100kmph (Seconds)	5.7 s	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Top Speed (Kmph)

250

0-100kmph (Seconds)

5.7 s

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4751	4539
Width (mm)	1820	1859
Height (mm)	1437	1656
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	176
Wheel Base (mm)	2636	2680
Kerb Weight (kg)	1675	1758
Grossweight (kg)	-	2300
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	652
Seating Capacity	5
Boot Space (Litres)	455	-
No. of Doors	4	-
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	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	-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	-
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	-
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	-
Navigation System	Yes	-
Find My Car Location	Yes	-
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-
Bottle Holder	Front Door	-
Voice Commands	Yes	-
USB Charger	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	-
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	No
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-
Rear Curtain	No	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	-
Massage Seats	-	Front
Memory Function Seats	Front	-
Autonomous Parking	-	Semi
Drive Modes	4	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	-
Heater	Yes	-
Adjustable Steering	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Electric Adjustable Seats	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	-
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)	-
Digital Cluster	-	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	10
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colours	Nightshade Blue MetallicPersimmon Red MetallicOryx White Mother Of Pearl EffectGrenadilla Black MetallicOyster Silver MetallicCipressino Green Metallic+1 MoreTiguan R-Line 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
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	-
Integrated Antenna	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-
Cornering Foglamps	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	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	-
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	-
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Exterior

Available Colours

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

Nightshade Blue MetallicPersimmon Red MetallicOryx White Mother Of Pearl EffectGrenadilla Black MetallicOyster Silver Metallic+1 MoreTiguan R-Line Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	-
Brake Assist	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Locks	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	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	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	-
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	-
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	-
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	-	Driver
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	-
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	No
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
MirrorLink	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	No
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	No
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Wifi Connectivity	-	No
Compass	Yes	No
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	15
Android Auto	Yes	No
Apple Car Play	Yes	No
No. of Speakers	13	-
Additional Features	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)	-
Usb Ports	Yes	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	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
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
- R-Line seats give you a good driving position and are comfortable and supportive.
- Massage function is good
- Spacious and practical with plenty of room, lots of cubby holes and charging options.
- Dual wireless charging up front is a great feature.
- Interior quality, fit, finish is among the best in class.
- Tech is impressive with a 15-inch touch screen and digital drivers dash and HUD too.
- Powerful turbo petrol is engaging and suspension set up gives you the best of both words - comfortable and sporty when you want it to be.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class
- Petrol motor lacks outright power
- Some features missing
Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
- Features set has some misses like keyless entry, powered and ventilated front seats.
- Fuel efficiency of the large turbo-petrol engine in traffic and when driven with a heavy right foot can drop.

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line?

A ) Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 59.40 Lakh & Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line price starts at ₹ 49 Lakh in New Delhi. Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is cheaper between these two cars.

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