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    BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz C-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. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 77.10 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 59.90 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

    3 Series Vs C-Class

    Key HighlightsBMW 3 SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
    On Road PriceRs.88,89,439*Rs.75,68,592*
    Fuel TypePetrolPetrol
    Engine(cc)29981999
    TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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    BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

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          BMW 3 Series
          BMW 3 Series
          M340i xDrive
            Rs77.10 Lakh*
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                Mercedes-Benz C-Class
                Mercedes-Benz C-Class
                C 300
                  Rs65.60 Lakh*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price in New Delhi
                Rs.88,89,439*
                Rs.75,68,592*
                Finance Available (EMI)
                Rs.1,69,914/month
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                Rs.1,44,057/month
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                Insurance
                Rs.3,26,539
                Rs.2,82,192
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                Engine & Transmission
                Engine Type
                B58 Turbocharged I6
                Petrol Mild Hybrid
                Displacement (cc)
                2998
                1999
                No. of Cylinders
                Max Power (bhp@rpm)
                368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
                254.79bhp
                Max Torque (nm@rpm)
                500Nm@1900-5000rpm
                400Nm
                Valves Per Cylinder
                4
                4
                Turbo Charger
                Twin
                -
                Transmission Type
                Automatic
                Automatic
                Gearbox
                8-Speed Steptronic
                9-Speed
                Drive Type
                Fuel & Performance
                Fuel Type
                Petrol
                Petrol
                Mileage Highway (kmpl)
                -
                15
                Mileage ARAI (kmpl)
                13.02
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                Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)
                59
                66
                Emission Norm Compliance
                BS VI 2.0
                BS VI 2.0
                Top Speed (kmph)
                253
                250
                Suspension, Steering & Brakes
                Front Suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Rear Suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Multi-link suspension
                Front Brake Type
                ventilated Disc
                -
                Rear Brake Type
                Ventilated Disc
                -
                Top Speed (Kmph)
                253
                250
                0-100kmph (Seconds)
                4.4 s
                5.7 s
                Tyre Size
                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
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                Tyre Type
                Run flat Radial
                Tubeless,Radial
                Dimensions & Capacity
                Length (mm)
                4709
                4751
                Width (mm)
                1827
                1820
                Height (mm)
                1442
                1437
                Wheel Base (mm)
                2651
                2636
                Kerb Weight (kg)
                1745
                1675
                Reported Ground Clearance (Unladen) (mm)
                130
                -
                Seating Capacity
                5
                5
                Boot Space (Litres)
                480
                455
                Comfort & Convenience
                Power Steering
                YesYes
                Power Boot
                YesYes
                Automatic Climate Control
                3 Zone
                2 Zone
                Air Quality Control
                -
                Yes
                Remote Trunk Opener
                Yes
                -
                Low Fuel Warning Light
                YesYes
                Accessory Power Outlet
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Headrest
                YesYes
                Adjustable Headrest
                YesYes
                Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
                Yes
                -
                Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
                YesYes
                Rear AC Vents
                YesYes
                Lumbar Support
                YesYes
                Active Noise Cancellation
                -
                Yes
                Multifunction Steering Wheel
                YesYes
                Cruise Control
                YesYes
                Parking Sensors
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Navigation System
                YesYes
                Find My Car Location
                -
                Yes
                Foldable Rear Seat
                40:20:40 Split
                40:20:40 Split
                Engine Start Stop Button
                YesYes
                Voice Commands
                YesYes
                Paddle Shifters
                Yes
                -
                USB Charger
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear
                Steering Mounted TripmeterYesYes
                Central Console Armrest
                YesYes
                Gear Shift Indicator
                NoNo
                Memory Function Seats
                -
                Front
                Drive Modes
                4
                4
                Air Conditioner
                YesYes
                Heater
                YesYes
                Adjustable Steering
                -
                Yes
                KeyLess EntryYesYes
                Ventilated Seats
                -
                No
                Height Adjustable Driver Seat
                YesYes
                Electric Adjustable Seats
                -
                Front
                Follow Me Home Headlamps
                YesYes
                Interior
                Electronic Multi Tripmeter
                Yes
                -
                Leather SeatsYes
                -
                Leather Wrapped Steering WheelYesYes
                Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
                -
                Yes
                Glove Box
                Cooled with Illumination
                Yes
                Digital Clock
                Yes
                -
                Outside Temperature DisplayYes
                -
                Driving Experience Control EcoYes
                -
                Interior Lighting
                Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
                -
                Additional Features

                BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue

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                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)

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                Exterior
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                Rear Right SideBMW 3 Series Rear Right SideMercedes-Benz C-Class Rear Right Side
                WheelBMW 3 Series WheelMercedes-Benz C-Class Wheel
                TaillightBMW 3 Series TaillightMercedes-Benz C-Class Taillight
                Front Left SideBMW 3 Series Front Left SideMercedes-Benz C-Class Front Left Side
                Available ColoursTanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series ColoursSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverSodalite BlueManufaktur Opalite White BrightObsidian BlackC-Class Colours
                Body Type
                Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
                Fog Lights Front
                YesYes
                Rain Sensing Wiper
                YesYes
                Rear Window Defogger
                YesYes
                Alloy Wheels
                YesYes
                Rear Spoiler
                Yes
                -
                Sun Roof
                YesYes
                Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
                YesYes
                Projector Headlamps
                Yes
                -
                Cornering Foglamps
                -
                Yes
                Roof Rails
                Yes
                -
                Trunk Opener
                -
                Smart
                Heated Wing Mirror
                Yes
                -
                LED DRLs
                YesYes
                LED Headlamps
                YesYes
                LED Taillights
                YesYes
                LED Fog Lamps
                YesYes
                Additional Features

                Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On

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                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

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                Automatic Headlamps
                YesYes
                Tyre Size
                F225/40R19, R255/35R19
                -
                Tyre Type
                Run flat Radial
                Tubeless,Radial
                Safety
                Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
                YesYes
                Brake AssistYesYes
                Central Locking
                YesYes
                Child Safety Locks
                YesYes
                Anti Theft Alarm
                YesYes
                No. of Airbags
                6
                7
                Driver Airbag
                YesYes
                Passenger Airbag
                YesYes
                Side AirbagYesYes
                Side Airbag RearNoNo
                Day Night Rear View Mirror
                YesYes
                Traction ControlYes
                -
                Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
                YesYes
                Engine Immobilizer
                YesYes
                Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
                YesYes
                Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
                Isofix Child Seat Mounts
                YesYes
                Heads-Up Display (HUD)
                Yes
                -
                Sos Emergency Assistance
                YesYes
                Hill Assist
                -
                Yes
                Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)
                5
                -
                Advance Internet
                Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes
                -
                In Car Remote Control AppYes
                -
                Remote AC On/OffYes
                -
                Remote Door Lock/UnlockYes
                -
                Remote Vehicle Ignition Start/StopYes
                -
                Entertainment & Communication
                Radio
                YesYes
                Audio System Remote Control
                Yes
                -
                Wireless Phone Charging
                YesYes
                USB And Auxiliary Input
                YesYes
                Bluetooth Connectivity
                YesYes
                Compass
                YesYes
                Touchscreen
                YesYes
                Touchscreen Size
                14.9
                -
                Android Auto
                YesYes
                Apple Car Play
                YesYes
                No. of Speakers
                16
                13
                Additional Features

                Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant

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                Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)

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                Usb Ports
                YesYes
                Speakers
                Front & Rear
                Front & Rear

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