Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Tesla Model Y

Last Updated: August 15, 2026

Tesla Model Y price starts at Rs. 50.89 Lakh, which is Rs. 9.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, priced at Rs. 59.90 Lakh. In terms of efficiency, the C-Class returns a claimed 16.9 kmpl, while the Model Y offers a claimed 500 km/charge. On the performance front, the C-Class uses a 1496cc engine producing 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm and the Model Y a 60kWh battery. If you're deciding between the C-Class and Model Y, the C-Class is the better pick for top speed, while the Model Y stands out for affordability.

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C-Class vs Model Y Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz C-ClassTesla Model Y
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 59.90 LakhRs. 50.89 Lakh
Mileage / Range 16.9 kmpl500 km/charge
Engine / Battery 1496 cc60 kWh
Max power / Motor 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpmNot Available
Top speed 246 Km/h201 Km/h

C-Class vs Model Y Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200Tesla Model Y Premium RWD
Rating
53 reviews
4 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1496 cc Not Available
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SUV,SedanAll SUV Cars
Max Power 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm Not Available
No Of Cylinders 4 Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC Single Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Tesla Model Y Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI) 16.9 Kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 255/45 R19
Boot Space 540 Liters 822 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 138 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 98,444 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.33 Lakh C-Class Insurance Rs. 1.93 Lakh Model Y Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
1496 cc
Not Available
Engine Type
OM654M
Not Available
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
Not Available
Battery Capacity
Not Available
60 kWh
Motor Type
Not Available
Permanent magnet synchronous
Max Power
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Not Available
Range
Not Available
500 km/charge
Max Torque
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
ZEV
No Of Cylinders
4
Not Available
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Fuel Supply System
ISG
Not Available
Kerb Weight
1615 Kg
1921 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Fast Charging
No
Yes
Charging Port
Not Available
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
5.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
246 Km/h
201 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
16.9 Kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack and Pinio
Suspension Front
Not Available
2
Brakes Front
Not Available
Disc
Brakes Rear
Not Available
Disc
Steering Type
Not Available
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6.065 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
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 •
Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
540
Not Available
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
2138 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
540 Liters
822 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
116 Litre Frunk Space
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
138 mm
Length*Width*Height
4751*1820*1437 mm3
4790*2129*1624 mm3
Wheelbase
2636 mm
2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
167 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC,
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect feat
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
No of Speakers
9
9
Adjustable Steering
Yes
5
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Available
Not Available
Additional Features
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
116 Litre Frunk Space
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
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
11.9 Inch
16 inch
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
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
8.0
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
2
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
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front, Rear & Side
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
3
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Not Available
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
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
7
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Find My Car Location
Yes
Not Available
Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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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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