BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 59.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 17.90 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 3 Series, priced at Rs. 77.80 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 3 Series offers a claimed 13.02 kmpl, while the C-Class delivers 23 kmpl. On the performance front, the 3 Series uses a 2998cc engine producing 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm and the C-Class a 1993cc engine producing 197.13bhp@3600rpm. If you're deciding between the 3 Series and C-Class, the C-Class is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 3 Series stands out for performance.

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3 Series vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 3 SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.80 LakhRs. 59.90 Lakh
Mileage 13.02 kmpl23 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1993 cc
Max power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm197.13bhp@3600rpm
Top speed 253 Km/h245 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW 3 Series M340i xDriveMercedes-Benz C-Class C 220dAudi Q3 Nova
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz Audi
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.80 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 51.99 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1993 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm 197.13bhp@3600rpm 201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed TRONIC 7-Speed DCT
Drive Type 4WD RWD AWD
Colors
BMW 3 Series Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Audi Q3 Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 13.02 Kmpl 23 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size F225/40R19, R255/35R19 Not Available Not Available
Boot Space 480 Liters 540 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front 7
EMI
Rs. 1,50,500 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,00,572 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.29 Lakh 3 Series Insurance Rs. 2.60 Lakh C-Class Insurance Rs. 2.30 Lakh Q3 Insurance
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Displacement
2998 cc
1993 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6
OM654M
2.0L TFSI
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1993 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm
197.13bhp@3600rpm
201.15bhp@4500-6000rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
320Nm@1500-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed TRONIC
7-Speed DCT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
ISG
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1745 Kg
1615 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
4.4 Sec
7.3 Sec
7.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
59 Liters
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
253 Km/h
245 Km/h
229 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
13.02 Kmpl
23 Kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
ventilated Disc
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Not Available
Electronic
Tyre Size
F225/40R19, R255/35R19
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
18
Tyre Type
Run flat Radial
Tubeless
Not Available

Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Not Available
Additional Interior 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
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 •
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
Not Available
11.9
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Not Available
Leatherette
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
480
Not Available
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space
480 Liters
540 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior 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 Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Not Available
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Not Available
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Shark Fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4709*1827*1442 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
2651 mm
2636 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Launch Control Function, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Comfort access with Digital Key plus, M Sport Suspension, Variable Sport steering, intelligent 4WD with variable torque distribution, Servotronic Steering Assist, M Sport Differential
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment 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
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
9
10
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
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 Secure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine Secure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Only
Compass
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9
11.9 inch
12.8 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Not Available
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Not Available
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
All Windows
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
7
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Cruise Control with Braking Function, Parking Assistant( Lateral Parking, Reversing Assistant, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Automatic Start/Stop function, Brake Energy Regeneration, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Emergency Spare Wheel, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front with belt force limiters
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Not Available

rearLegroom
Not Available
357 mm
Not Available
frontLegroom
Not Available
295 mm
Not Available

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

Is Mercedes-Benz C-Class Better Than BMW 3 Series?

63% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz C-Class over BMW 3 Series in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 128 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series 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 BMW 3 Series is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety.
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 3 Series
Mileage 3.9 4.4
Performance 4.5 4.7
Comfort 4.4 4.7
Maintenance 3.1 3.8
Safety 4.5 4.7
Features 4.6 4.3
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Which car is best between BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
As per the users experiences BMW 3 Series is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Mercedes-Benz C-Class is better on the grounds of features.
Which car is cheaper BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than BMW 3 Series by ₹17.90 Lakh.
Which car has better mileage BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class delivers better mileage 23 Kmpl.
Which car offers better performance BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
For the M340i xDrive version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 3 Series produces 368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm of power and 500Nm@1900-5000rpm 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 the BMW 3 Series has better performance.

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