Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Lexus NX

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Lexus NX. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 59.40 Lakh and Lexus NX price is Rs. 68.02 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Lexus NX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). NX provides the mileage of 17.8 kmpl.

C-Class vs NX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	NX
Price	Rs. 59.40 Lakh	Rs. 68.02 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	2487 cc
Power	201 bhp	188 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 59.40 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

Rs. 68.02 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Lexus NX

350h Exquisite

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Specifications
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	7.7
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	2.5L 2AR-FXE I4
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	188 bhp @ 6000-4500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	239 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm
Electric Motor Assist		180 bhp 270 Nm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp	240 bhp
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		17.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		997
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		1.6 kWh, Lithium Ion, 259 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Double Wishbone
Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		5.8
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	235 / 50 R20
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	235 / 50 R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	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, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		1

Lighting

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

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	10
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

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 with 2 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)
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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable	Hazel, Dark Rose, Black, Solis White,
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Sodalite Blue	Black
	Obsidian Black	Graphite Black Glass Flake
	Selenite Grey	Celestial Blue Glass Flake
	Mojave Silver	Sonic Chrome
	Opalith White	Sonic Titanium
	Hi-Tech Silver	Blazing Carnelian Contrast Layering
		Sonic Quartz
		Madder Red

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

6 Ratings

4.4/5

5 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	4.2Performance	4.8Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.8Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.3Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes review

The comfort this car provides is next level and of course, this is value for money in exchange if you planning to buy it or looking for the best one you should go for it. Hope you will like it.

Amazing Luxury Package

The car is very underrated in the era of BMW & Mercs, Overall the package is outstanding, the interiors are class-leading plush leather & top-class fit and finishes, and 8 yr of a comprehensive warranty, and Lexus protection are additional cheery on the cake. The only thing is EMT, not sure how it would pan out over the years. Super excited to own the car & enjoy a trouble-free ownership experience.

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We get behind the wheel of the recently launched second-generation Lexus NX350h and give you our first impression of the car.

Length (mm)	4751	4660
Width (mm)	1820	1865
Height (mm)	1437	1670
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2690
Ground Clearance (mm)		195
Kerb Weight (kg)		1785

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	455	520
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50	55

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	100000