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

Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 65.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 14.40 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 1999cc engine producing 254.79bhp and the E-Class a 2999cc engine producing 375bhp@5800-6100rpm. 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. 65.60 LakhRs. 80.00 Lakh
Mileage 23 kmpl15 kmpl
Engine 1999 cc2999 cc
Max power 254.79bhp375bhp@5800-6100rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h250 Km/h

C-Class vs E-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 450
Rating
53 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 65.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. To Be Announced Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 254.79bhp 375bhp@5800-6100rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed 9-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Mercedes Benz E-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 23 kmpl 15 kmpl
Boot Space 455 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,26,900 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Not Available
Insurance C-Class Insurance E-Class Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1999 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2999 cc
Max Power
254.79bhp
375bhp@5800-6100rpm
Max Torque
400Nm
500Nm@1800-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
1675 Kg
1960 Kg
Fast Charging
No
Not Available

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.7 Sec
4.5 Sec
Fuel Capacity
66 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
15 kmpl
12 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available
Mileage (ARAI)
23 kmpl
15 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
18
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
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)
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
455
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
455 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
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
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4751*1820*1437 mm3
4949*1880*1468 mm3
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2961 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
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
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
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
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
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
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
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
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

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

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

Find My Car Location
Yes
Not Available
Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

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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Mercedes Benz C-Class Vs Mercedes Benz E-Class FAQs

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 ₹14.40 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz C-Class vs Mercedes Benz E-Class?
For the C 300 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of C-Class produces 254.79bhp of power and 400Nm of torque. Whereas for the E 450 version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 375bhp@5800-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@1800-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has better performance.

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