Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW X1

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW X1. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.20 Lakh and BMW X1 price is Rs. 50.90 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and BMW X1 is available in 1499 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X1 provides the mileage of 16.35 kmpl.

C-Class C 220d Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic vs X1 sDrive18i M Sport Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	X1
Price	Rs. 61.20 Lakh	Rs. 50.90 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	1499 cc
Power	197 bhp	134 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 220d Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic

Rs. 61.20 Lakh

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BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

Rs. 50.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 220d Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic

BMW X1

sDrive18i M Sport

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1499 cc, 3 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM 654	TwinPower Turbo 3-Cylinder engine
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	Not Applicable	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm (Max Power), 20 bhp @ 2800 rpm (Motor), 20 bhp (Generator Motor)	134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800 rpm	230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 9.2 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	245
Mileage		ARAI: 16.35 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		834
Drivetrain	RWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Single-joint Spring-strut Axle
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Multi-arm Axle with Separate Spring and Damper
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning		Warning only
ADAS		Level 1
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Departure Warning
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes (64)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" Touch-screen Display	10.7" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	9 Speakers	12 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
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 with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: 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, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Customisable)	Dual Tone (Mesheffect/Pearl Chrome)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped Gear Knob & Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

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

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Alpine White
	Selenite Grey	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Sodalite Blue	M Portimao Blue Metallic
	opalite White	Storm Bay Metallic
	High-Tech Silver	Space Silver Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.5/5

12 Ratings

4.6/5

24 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.6Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.5Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

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A DREAM TO BUY

I have always been A Big Fan Of Bmw, And Also My Dream Car To Ride And Own. Had An Amazing Experience While Driving My Relative's Car. Amazing Performance And Safety. The Comfort Was Also Soothing Even After Long Drive

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C-Class vs X1 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW X1?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.20 Lakh and BMW X1 price is Rs. 50.90 Lakh. Hence BMW X1 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of C-Class compared to X1?

For the C 220d Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic variant, 1993 cc Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) engine of C-Class produces 197 bhp @ 3600 rpm (Max Power), 20 bhp @ 2800 rpm (Motor), 20 bhp (Generator Motor) of power and 440 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the sDrive18i M Sport variant, 1499 cc Petrol engine of X1 produces 134 bhp @ 4400-6500 rpm of power and 230 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW X1

Length Width Height	4751 mm * 1820 mm * 1437 mm	4500 mm * 1845 mm * 1630 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2692

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	5
Bootspace	455 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	51

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey
Exhaust		Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders