Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Last Updated: September 18, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 59.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, priced at Rs. 80.00 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the C-Class offers a claimed 23 kmpl, while the E-Class delivers 15 kmpl. On the performance front, the C-Class uses a 1993cc engine producing 197.13bhp@3600rpm and the E-Class a 1999cc engine producing 201bhp@5800rpm. If you're deciding between the C-Class and E-Class, the C-Class is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the E-Class stands out for performance.

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C-Class vs E-Class Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz C-ClassMercedes-Benz E-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.90 LakhRs. 80.00 Lakh
Mileage 23 kmpl15 kmpl
Engine 1993 cc1999 cc
Max power 197.13bhp@3600rpm201bhp@5800rpm
Top speed 245 Km/h240 Km/h

C-Class vs E-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220dMercedes-Benz E-Class E 200BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L M Sport
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Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 80.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 79.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1993 cc 1999 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 197.13bhp@3600rpm 201bhp@5800rpm 268bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC 9-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD RWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Mercedes Benz E-Class Colors
BMW i5 LWB Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 23 Kmpl 15 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available Not Available F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Boot Space 540 Liters Not Available Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear 8
EMI
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,54,756 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,53,982 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.60 Lakh C-Class Insurance Rs. 3.38 Lakh E-Class Insurance Rs. 3.23 Lakh i5 LWB Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1993 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Type
Not Available
Not Available
Lithium-ion
Engine Type
OM654M
Not Available
Not Available
Motor Power
Not Available
Not Available
200 kW
Engine Displacement
1993 cc
1999 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
81.6 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Not Available
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Max Power
197.13bhp@3600rpm
201bhp@5800rpm
268bhp
Range
Not Available
Not Available
669 km/charge
Max Torque
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
320Nm@1600-4000rpm
410Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC
9-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
RWD
Fuel Supply System
ISG
Not Available
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1615 Kg
1810 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
4
Fast Charging
No
Not Available
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
Not Available
CCS-II

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
7.5 Sec
6.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
66 Liters
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
245 Km/h
240 Km/h
195 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
23 Kmpl
15 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
15 kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available
Not Available

Wheels Type
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Electronic
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
F245/45 R20 | R275/40 R20
Wheel Size
Not Available
Not Available
20
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless
Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
4
Additional Interior Features
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
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Boot Space
540 Liters
Not Available
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4751*1820*1437 mm3
4949*1880*1468 mm3
5175*2156*1520 mm3
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2961 mm
3105 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC
Not Available
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
5 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Not Available
No of Speakers
9
Not Available
17
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
5
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
3
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
3
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Available
Additional Features
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
Not Available
BMW OS 8.5
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Not Available
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
11.9 inch
Not Available
Not Available
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
Not Available
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Front Only
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
4
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Yes
Safety Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver & Passenger, Front Side, Center
Exterior Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
8
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
8
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
MyBMW App
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Crash Notification
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
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 E-Class Better Than Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

75% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz E-Class over Mercedes-Benz C-Class in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 80 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class has out rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on all the rating factors.
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 E-Class C-Class
Mileage 4.0 3.9
Performance 5.0 4.5
Comfort 5.0 4.4
Maintenance 3.5 3.1
Safety 4.8 4.5
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Which car is best between Mercedes Benz C-Class vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
Mercedes-Benz E-Class has out rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz C-Class vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz E-Class by ₹20.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz C-Class vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
For the C 220d version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of C-Class produces 197.13bhp@3600rpm of power and 440Nm@1800-2800rpm of torque. Whereas for the E 200 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 201bhp@5800rpm of power and 320Nm@1600-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has better performance.

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