Tesla Model Y vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Tesla Model Y price is Rs. 50.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 61.20 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel).

Model Y Premium RWD 2WD 60.0 kWh vs C-Class C 220d Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) 2.0L Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Model Y	C-Class
Price	Rs. 50.90 Lakh	Rs. 61.20 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1993 cc
Power	235 bhp	197 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)

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Tesla Model Y

Premium RWD 2WD 60.0 kWh

Rs. 50.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

Rs. 61.20 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Tesla Model Y

Premium RWD 2WD 60.0 kWh

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	Not Applicable	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		OM 654
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Not Applicable	Turbocharged
Battery	60 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan	Not Applicable
Electric Motor	Single (Mounted at Rear Axle)	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Electric	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		197 bhp @ 3600 rpm (Max Power), 20 bhp @ 2800 rpm (Motor), 20 bhp (Generator Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		440 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)		245
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	500
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear Suspension		Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Front Tyres	19	205 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	19	205 / 55 R17
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	6 Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor
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
Heated ORVM
Ingress Protection(IP) for Motor & Battery Pack	IP67
Second Row Middle Seat Safety		Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Third Row Middle Seat Safety	Three Point Seatbelts
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Single Zone with Fan speed control with Vents on Pillars, Third row AC: Blower with Vents on Pillars)	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	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment		Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Fuel Fillers Lid	Manual
Charging Ports		12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

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

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door		Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish		Chrome
Power Windows		Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener		Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger
Additional Windshield & Window Features	Heated Windshield

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	15.4" Touch-screen Display	11.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	9 Speakers	9 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 & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods		Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	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)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Ventilated Seats		Front (Cooled)
Massage Seats
Interior	Single Tone (Black)	Dual Tone (Customisable)
Wrappings		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
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Stealth Grey	Obsidian Black
	Pearl White Multi-Coat	Selenite Grey
	Diamond Black	Sodalite Blue
	Glacier Blue	opalite White
	Cosmic Silver	High-Tech Silver
	Ultra Red	High-Tech Silver

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5

21 Ratings

4.5/5

12 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.5Performance	4.7Comfort
	4.1Value for Money	5.0Performance
	5.0Comfort	4.7Fuel Economy
		4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Tesla model y car experience

I have driven this vehicle around 400 km,on the behalf of this much driver I can say driving of tesla is goosebumps,so much comfortable, hesitation free,no fear of any collision or accident,so much safely feature, look wise from external to internal is amazing, I want to recommend this car to all which afford to it ,dont buy other car in car category I can say it is single men army.

Nice car C class

Mercedes Benz C class very special and nice car in material product and features in the car Mercedes Benz C class will you from the west and features car you proud I am very beautiful.

Used Cars in India

2 Used Model Y

Rs. 50 Lakhonwards

492 Used C-Class

Rs. 3 Lakhonwards

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Model Y comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4790 mm * 1982 mm * 1624 mm	4751 mm * 1820 mm * 1437 mm
Ground Clearance	167 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)		2865
Kerb Weight Range	1928 kg

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

Sunroof		Panoramic Sunroof
Spoiler
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

Brakes		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

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

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