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Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
C 200

₹ 55.00 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 111520

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BMW
3 Series
330i Sport

₹ 46.85 Lakh

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EMI: ₹ 94998

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Engine & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Top Speed	246	250
Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	5.8
Mileage - ARAI Reported	16.9	16.1
Driving Range (km)	676	951.67
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M264 E15 DEH LA	B48 Turbocharged I4
Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	255 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800 rpm	400 Nm @ 1550 rpm
Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6


Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Minimum Turning Radius	-	6
Suspension - Front	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Double-joint spring strut axle, hydraulically damped torque strut bearing
Suspension - Rear	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Five-link axle
Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17
Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17
Spare Wheel	Steel	Space Saver


Size, Weight, & Dimensions
Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	455	480
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	40	59
Passenger Capacity	5	5
Length (mm)	4751	4709
Width (mm)	2033	1827
Height (mm)	1437	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	2033	2851
Ground Clearance (mm)	-	135
No of Seating Rows	2	2
No of Doors	4	4


Safety
NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Child Lock
Anchor Points for Child Seat
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Anti theft Engine immobilizer
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Flashing Emergency Brake Light
Lane Departure Warning
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Puncture Repair Kit


Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators
Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
Real Time Mileage
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Low Fuel Warning
Door Not Closed Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Active Gear Display
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
Gear Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Clock	Digital	Digital
Headlights On Reminder
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue


Telematics
Find My Car
Vehicle Status on App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
Remote AC Control Via app
Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-Fence


Music and Infotainment
Integrated Music System
Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Voice Command Support
Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
Steering Mounted Controls
Wireless Charger
GPS & Navigation
Speakers	6+	6+
FM Radio
Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
USB / Pen-Drive Support
Aux Support
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard-disk
MP3 Playback


Comfort & Convenience
Push Button Start / Stop
Cruise Control Driving Mode
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Heater
Front AC	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, Common Fan Speed Control
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver
12V Power Outlets
Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat


Braking & Traction
Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated Disc
ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control
Hill Hold Assist
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Braking Performance	-	33


Seats
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Driver Armrest
Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench
Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split


Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All
Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Glass Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Blinds - Side Window
Blinds - Rear Windshield
Doot Sill Plates
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release


Head & Tail Lights
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Head Lights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Follow me home head Lights
Cornering Headlights
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lamps	LED	LED,LED
Tail Light	LED	LED


Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Steering
Interior Colour(s)	Customisable	Sensatec Canberra Beige/Black, Sensatec Black \| Black
Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Light inside Glove Box
Storage in Driver Armrest
Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Pockets in Front Seat-back
Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers


Exterior
Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electrically Adjustable
Roof Mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Body Coloured Bumpers
Body Kit


Manufacturer Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	40000
Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)


Rear row
Seat Adjustment

Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class BMW 3 Series on basis of price, offers, detailed tech specs & other features. The price of Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 and BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is ₹ 55.00 Lakh and ₹ 46.85 Lakh respectively.The claimed mileage for Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 is 16.9 kmpl. The claimed mileage for BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is 16.1 kmpl. In technical specifications, Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 is powered by 1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine. BMW 3 Series 330i Sport is powered by 1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

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