Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Audi A3 comparison

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On Road Price New Delhi	₹ 44.93 Lakh Book Test Drive	₹ 37.52 Lakh Book Test Drive

Overview

Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A3

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Audi A3 on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts at ₹ 47.33 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 53.23 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 47.68 Lakh, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Diesel top-end costs ₹ 57.76 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Audi A3 starts at ₹ 38.68 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 41.02 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Audi A3 costs ₹ 40.84 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Audi A3 comes with a price tag of ₹ 42.92 Lakh.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol engine returns 12 kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 12 kmpl. The Audi A3 base Petrol returns 19 kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 20 kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets 181 bhp Petrol engine and 192 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Audi A3 comes in 148 bhp Petrol engine and 141 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.5-litre Petrol Engine	1.4 Litre TFSI Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1950 CC	1395 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	181 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	148 bhp@5000-6000 rpm
Torque	280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm	250 Nm@1500-3500 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	FWD

Dimensions

Length	4686 mm	4458 mm
Width	1810 mm	1796 mm
Height	1442 mm	1416 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2637 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	165 mm
Boot Space	480 L	425 L
Kerb Weight	1655 Kg	1415 Kg
Gross Weight	2135 Kg	1800 Kg
Front Track	N/A	1555 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1526 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	5.35 m
No. Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless,Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17	205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17	205/55 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Multi-Link

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	12.06 Kmpl	19.20 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	66.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electro-Mechanical Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	8.2 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	224

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Dual SRS Airbags	-
Roof Rails	-
Stylish Interiors	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	-	2 Zone Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift	-
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	-	Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Tail Gate Spoiler	-

Lights

Light Type	-	Xenon Plus
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Sporty Rear	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System	-
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	-
Internal Memory	-
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

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