Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015]

CarWale brings you comparison of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015]. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015] price is Rs. 23.39 Lakh. The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is available in 998 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and CNG and Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015] is available in 1595 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Alto K10 provides the mileage of 24.39 kmpl and B-Class [2012-2015] provides the mileage of 14.8 kmpl.

Alto K10 vs B-Class [2012-2015] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Alto K10	B-Class [2012-2015]
Price	Rs. 3.99 Lakh	Rs. 23.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity	998 cc	1595 cc
Power	66 bhp	120 bhp
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std

Rs. 3.99 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015]

B180

Rs. 23.39 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Std

Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015]

B180

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

City Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	10.62
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale) (kmpl)	21.8
Engine	998 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, SOHC	1595 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	K10C	B 180 BlueEFFICIENCY 4 cylinder inline
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	66 bhp @ 5500 rpm	120 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	89 Nm @ 3500 rpm	200 Nm @ 1250 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	24.39View Mileage Details	14.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)	659
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual - 5 Gears	Automatic - 7 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
3530 4359
Width (mm)
1490 2010
Height (mm)
1520 1557
Wheelbase (mm)
2380 2699
Kerb Weight (kg)
1395
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2
Bootspace (litres)
214 486
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
27 50

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Mac Pherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson strut front axle
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam with Coil Spring	4 link rear axle
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	4.5	5.5
Steering Type	Manual
Wheels	Steel Rims
Spare Wheel	Steel	Alloy
Front Tyres	145 / 80 R13	205 / 55 R16
Rear Tyres	145 / 80 R13	205 / 55 R16

Features

Safety
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags 2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver
Parking Sensors	Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Steering Adjustment		Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	1

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Fabric	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black and Beige
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front Only

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black
Power Windows		Front & Rear
Adjustable ORVMs	Externally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Exterior Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Black
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Key	Internal with Remote

Exterior
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Lighting
Headlights Halogen Halogen
Taillights
Halogen
Cabin Lamps Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock		Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers		6
Bluetooth Compatibility		Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Head Unit Size	Not Available	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 2
Warranty (In Kilometres)
40000 Unlimited

Brochure

Colours

	Pearl Midnight Black	Polar Silver Metallic
	Metallic Granite Grey	Jupiter Red
	Metallic Speedy Blue	Cirrus White
	Premium Earth Gold
	Metallic Sizzling Red
	Metallic Silky Silver
	Solid White

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B-Class [2012-2015] comparison with similar cars

Alto K10 vs B-Class [2012-2015] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015]?

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 price is Rs. 3.99 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015] price is Rs. 23.39 Lakh. Hence Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between Alto K10 and B-Class [2012-2015] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the Std variant, mileage of Alto K10 is 24.39kmpl and for the B180 variant, mileage of B-Class [2012-2015] is 14.8kmpl. Thus making Alto K10 the most fuel efficient as compared to B-Class [2012-2015]

Q: How is the performance of Alto K10 compared to B-Class [2012-2015]?

For the Std variant, 998 cc Petrol engine of Alto K10 produces 66 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 89 Nm @ 3500 rpm of torque. For the B180 variant, 1595 cc Petrol engine of B-Class [2012-2015] produces 120 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 200 Nm @ 1250 rpm of torque.

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 vs Mercedes-Benz B-Class [2012-2015]

Length (mm)	3530	4359
Width (mm)	1490	2010
Height (mm)	1520	1557
Wheelbase (mm)	2380	2699
Kerb Weight (kg)		1395

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	214	486
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	27	50

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Airbags	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Seat Belt Warning

Headlights	Halogen	Halogen
Taillights	Halogen
Cabin Lamps	Front
Headlight Height Adjuster

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking		Remote
Child Safety Lock

Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers