Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: August 9, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 59.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.84 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Audi A6, priced at Rs. 63.74 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the A6 offers a claimed 14.11 kmpl, while the C-Class delivers 23 kmpl. On the performance front, the A6 uses a 1984cc engine producing 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm and the C-Class a 1993cc engine producing 197.13bhp@3600rpm. If you're deciding between the A6 and C-Class, the A6 is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the C-Class stands out for affordability and mileage.

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A6 vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification Audi A6Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 63.74 LakhRs. 59.90 Lakh
Mileage 14.11 kmpl23 kmpl
Engine 1984 cc1993 cc
Max power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm197.13bhp@3600rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h245 Km/h

A6 vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Audi A6 45 TFSI Premium PlusMercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d
Rating
56 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name Audi Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 63.74 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1984 cc 1993 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm 197.13bhp@3600rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
Audi A6 Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 14.11 Kmpl 23 Kmpl
Tyre Size 225/55/R18 Not Available
Boot Space 530 Liters 540 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,23,302 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.75 Lakh A6 Insurance Rs. 2.60 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Displacement
1984 cc
1993 cc
Engine Type
In Line Petrol Engine
OM654M
Engine Displacement
1984 cc
1993 cc
Max Power
241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm
197.13bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque
370Nm@1600-4500rpm
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Not Available
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Direct Injection
ISG
Kerb Weight
1740 Kg
1615 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
4.48 s
Not Available
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
6.8 Sec
7.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
73 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
245 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
14.11 Kmpl
23 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Shock Absorbers Type
Adaptive
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Minimum Turning Radius
5.95 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
225/55/R18
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Additional Interior Features
20.32cm TFT Colour Display, Gear Selector Lever Knob In Leather, Driver Information System, 17.78cm Colour Display
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching •
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
530
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
Not Available
Boot Space
530 Liters
540 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Not Available
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Not Available
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Smoke Headlamps
No
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4939*2110*1470 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
165 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available

In Car Entertainment (Audio)
Bose Surround Sound System, Audi Sound System, Bluetooth Interface For Hands-Free Mode and Audio Streaming, CD Player, DVD Player, FM/AM/Radio, Speakers Front and Rear, Integrated 2DIN Audio, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB and Auxiliary input, Touch Screen, SD Card
Not Available
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SD Card Reader
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
No
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Massage Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Modes
5
4
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
14
9
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response,2 Zone Air conditioning,Audi Sound System,Audi Music Interface in rear
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
No
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
No
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
No
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Smart Key Band
No
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Height & Reach
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
11.9 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
No
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
60:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front
Front
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
No
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Yes
Not Available
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
No
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
No
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise control system with speed limiter,illuminated seat beltbuckles,ESC/ABS/EBD; brake booster, hydraulic brake assist
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
No
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
2345
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Audi A6
  • New flashy design to the interiors
  • Three coloured screens to cocoon you in the drivers cockpit
  • New chassis is quite agile and comfortable
  • Petrol is refined and powerful
  • Looks sharp
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy, yet, sporty styling, refined petrol and diesel engine options available, loaded tech package, luxurious interior styling
Audi A6
  • No diesel option
  • Not really a chauffeur driven option
  • Not really exciting from behind the wheel either
  • Only one drivetrain option
  • Audi has also chosen to leave quattro all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and the more powerful engines off the options list
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

Is Mercedes-Benz C-Class Better Than Audi A6?

60% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz C-Class over Audi A6 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 186 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A6 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for features in your car. But Audi A6 is better on the grounds of comfort, maintenance and safety. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor C-Class A6
Mileage 3.9 3.9
Performance 4.5 4.5
Comfort 4.4 4.6
Maintenance 3.1 3.2
Safety 4.5 4.6
Features 4.6 4.5
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Audi A6 Vs Mercedes Benz C-Class FAQs

Which car is best between Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
As per the users experiences Audi A6 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Mercedes-Benz C-Class is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of mileage and performance user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than Audi A6 by ₹3.84 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class delivers better mileage 23 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance Audi A6 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
For the 45 TFSI Premium Plus version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A6 produces 241.3bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 370Nm@1600-4500rpm of torque. Whereas for the C 220d version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of C-Class produces 197.13bhp@3600rpm of power and 440Nm@1800-2800rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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