BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW X3 Price starts at Rs. 87.70 Lakh which is Rs. 25.85 Lakh costlier than base model of Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced at Rs. 61.85 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW X3 (Diesel Model) is 16.55 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Diesel Model) is 23 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW X3 (Top Model) is powered by 1995 cc engine , while Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Top Model) is powered by 1993 cc engine. The Comparison BMW X3 xDrive M40i vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

X3 vs C-Class

Key Highlights X3 xDrive M40iC-Class C 300
Engine Type B58 Turbocharged I6 Petrol Mild Hybrid
Max Power 355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm 254.79bhp
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl ...
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Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive M40iMercedes Benz C-Class C 300
Rating
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57 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 87.70 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 69.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1999 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars Sedan,LuxuryAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm 254.79bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 245/45 R20 ...
Boot Space 550 Liters 455 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,69,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,33,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.67 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 2.95 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1999 cc
Battery Capacity
...
48 kWh
Max Power
355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm
254.79bhp
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
400Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
1670 Kg
1675 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
...
Mild Hybrid
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Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.9 Sec
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
65 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
16.35 Kmpl
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Secondary Fuel Type
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Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
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Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
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Steering Type
Electric
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Tyre Size
245/45 R20
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Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Ventilated Seats
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Additional Interior Features
Acoustic comfort glazing, Ambient light with 6 pre-defined selectable light designs in various colours with contour and mood lighting- additionally with Welcome Light Carpet, Floor mats in velour, M leather steering wheel, Roller sunblind for rear-side windows, mechanical, M Seat belts, Galvanic embellish in chrome for controls, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Storage Compartment package and storage nets behind the front seat backrests
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)
Leather Seats
...
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
550 Liters
455 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
Smart
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Entry sills with M model inscription, Entry sills with M model inscription, M-specific pedals, M exterior designation on front side panel (left and right), Instrument cluster with M-specific display, M radio remote control with clasp in blue, Tailpipe finishers in black chrome, Accent lighting with turn indicators, low and high-beam in LED Technology, Hexagonally shaped daytime running lights and two-part LED tail lights, High-beam assist, Rain sensor and automatic driving light mirror, Panorama glass roof, Roof rails and exterior lines black high gloss, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
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 at
Rain Sensing Wiper
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4716*1897*1669 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2636 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
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Addtional Comfort Features
including Automatic Hold Function, Servotronic assistance at all speed ranges, Cruise Control with braking function, BMW Driving Experience Control (Modes: ECOPRO, COMFORT, SPORT, SPORT PLUS), Increased sportiness without compromise to driving comfort thanks to electronically controlled dampers with individual control for each wheel, Variable torque split at the rear wheels with Automatic differential locks (ADB-X), Automatic air-conditioning 3-zone with digital display, Seat adjustment electrical driver and passenger with memory function for driver, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneratio
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USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
...
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Gesture Control, Surround view camera with 3D view, BMW Live Cockpit Professional 12.3” Instrument Display, High-resolution 12.3” Control Display, BMW Operating System 7.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch Controller with turn and press function, BMW Virtual Assistant
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
4
4
No of Speakers
...
13
Rear Entertainment System
...
AC
Rear AC Ducts
...
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Headlamps
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
...
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Descent Control
...
Hill Assist
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
360 View Camera
...
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
xDrive - intelligent 4WD with variable torque dstribution, Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Automatic parking function for passenger side exterior mirror, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Head airbags front and rear, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control including Dynamic Traction Control, Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
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Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
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Rear Wash Wiper
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy
  • yet
  • sporty styling
  • refined petrol and diesel engine options available
  • loaded tech package
  • luxurious interior styling
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Ground clearance will become a problem
  • especially over large speed breakers
  • rear seat under-thigh support is average
  • spare tyre reduces usable boot space
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Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than BMW X3 by Rs. 18.70 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
For the xDrive M40i version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X3 produces 355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the C 300 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of C-Class produces 254.79bhp of power and 400Nm of torque

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