BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW X3 Price starts at Rs. 87.70 Lakh which is Rs. 28.10 Lakh costlier than base model of Mercedes-Benz C-Class priced at Rs. 59.60 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 300d can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

X3 vs C-Class

Key Highlights X3 xDrive M40iC-Class C 300d
Engine Type EngineType OM654M
Max Power 355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm 261.49bhp@4200rpm
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl ...

X3 vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info X3 xDrive M40iC-Class C 300d
Rating
65 reviews
83 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 87.70 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 62.70 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1993 cc
Body Type SUV,LuxuryAll SUV Cars Sedan,LuxuryAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm 261.49bhp@4200rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gear Box 8-Speed 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
X3 Colors
C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 16.35 Kmpl ...
Tyre Size 245/45 R20 ...
Boot Space 550 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. 1,69,651 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,21,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.50 Lakh X3 Insurance Rs. 2.71 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Engine Type
EngineType
OM654M
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1993 cc
Battery Capacity
...
48 V
Max Power
355.37bhp@5200-6500rpm
261.49bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@1900-5000rpm
550Nm@1800-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Fuel Supply System
...
ISG
Kerb Weight
1670 Kg
1675 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
yes
Mild Hybrid
...
Fast Charging
...

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
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
...
Mileage (City)
...
20.37 kmpl

Suspension Front
independent damping
Adaptive Damping System
Suspension Rear
independent damping
Adaptive Damping System
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
...
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
...
Steering Type
Electric
...
Tyre Size
245/45 R20
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Ventilated Seats
...
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
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
Front Shoulder Room
1522
...
Rear Shoulder Room
1477 mm
...
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
550 Liters
540 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
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
...
Turn indicators on ORVM
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4716*1897*1669 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
2500 mm
2636 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
...
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
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar
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
Touch Screen size
12.3
...
Lumbar Support
...
Wireless Phone Charging
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
...
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
...
Touch Screen
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
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Adjustable Headrest
Seat Lumbar Support
...
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Automatic Head Lamps
...
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
...
Follow me home headlamps
...
Adjustable Head Lights
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Sun Roof
...
Moon Roof
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Head-Up Display
...
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
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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
Child Safety Lock
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
...
Rear Wash Wiper
...
Day Night Rear View Mirror
...
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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X3 and C-Class Competitors

X3 Vs C-Class Comparison FAQs

Which car is cheaper X3 vs C-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than BMW X3 by Rs. 25.00 Lakh.

Which car offers better performance X3 vs 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 300d version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of C-Class produces 261.49bhp@4200rpm of power and 550Nm@1800-2200rpm of torque

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