Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 70.13 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 52.61 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 87.85 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Audi A4 is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1991 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. A4 provides the mileage of 17.4 kmpl.

C-Class vs A4 vs E-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	A4	E-Class
Price	Rs. 70.13 Lakh	Rs. 52.61 Lakh	Rs. 87.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	1984 cc	1991 cc
Power	201 bhp	202 bhp	194 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 70.13 Lakh

On-Road Price, Sahibabad

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Rs. 52.61 Lakh

On-Road Price, Sahibabad

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E 200 Exclusive

Rs. 87.85 Lakh

On-Road Price, Sahibabad

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Audi A4

Premium 40 TFSI

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E 200 Exclusive

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	246	241	240
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	7.1	7.6
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	2.0L I4 TFSI	M274 Turbo I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm	202 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	194 bhp @ 5500-6100 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	320 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		941
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Length (mm)
4751 4762 5075
Width (mm)
1820 1847 1860
Height (mm)
1437 1433 1495
Wheelbase (mm)
2865 2819 3079
Kerb Weight (kg)
1555
Capacity
Doors (Doors)
4 4 4
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 5
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 2
Bootspace (litres)
455 460 540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
50 54 80

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Four-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Multi-Link, Air Springs, Twin-Tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8	5.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	225 / 55 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
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
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Keyless Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal Only
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat base angle up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Black , Beige with brown / Open-pore light brown ash wood trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder		With Audio controls & Cup holder
Folding Rear Seat	Partial		Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Plastic	Illuminated
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	Electric	Electric

Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof Electrically Adjustable Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	30	64
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights			Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED	LED on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting			Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic	Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.1	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
3 2 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited Unlimited

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Colours

Selenite Grey	Mythos Black Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
Mojave Silver	Navarra Blue Metallic	Graphite Grey
Hi-Tech Silver	Ibis White	High Tech Silver Metallic
		Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

3 Ratings

4.7/5

19 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.6Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.6Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	5.0Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	5.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Audi A4 is great

Audi a4 is great and all feature of this car good. i like red color is super. instead of top end Audi a4 model you can get all the feature. this is one of the best car and performance this car good

Amazing car. very honest car. Fasting car . dream car.

This car very amazing, the wonderful car My experience this buying car very good decision This car was dream car. Very good experience. Seat quality very good. Tyres quality very good

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C-Class vs A4 vs E-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 70.13 Lakh, Audi A4 price is Rs. 52.61 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 87.85 Lakh. Hence Audi A4 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C-Class compared to A4 and E-Class?

For the C 200 variant, 1496 cc Petrol engine of C-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800-6100 rpm of power and 300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm of torque. For the Premium 40 TFSI variant, 1984 cc Petrol engine of A4 produces 202 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm of torque. For the E 200 Exclusive variant, 1991 cc Petrol engine of E-Class produces 194 bhp @ 5500-6100 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1650-4000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare C-Class, A4 and E-Class, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare C-Class, A4 and E-Class comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Length (mm)	4751	4762	5075
Width (mm)	1820	1847	1860
Height (mm)	1437	1433	1495
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2819	3079
Kerb Weight (kg)		1555

Doors (Doors)	4	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	455	460	540
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	54	80

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)		Unlimited	Unlimited