Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mahindra Thar vs BMW 3 Series

C-Class vs Thar vs 3 Series Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)	-
  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  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
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Visual display	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	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
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	Not Available	2 Din
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	-	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Drum	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
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Differential Lock

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Vinyl	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) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	-
  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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Partial	Partial
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	50:50 split	60:40 split

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Halogen	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	-	Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited	40000
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable	-

C-Class vs Thar vs 3 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	245	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	14.3	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	19.62
  Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	OM 654	D117 CRDe	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	-	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Suspension - Front	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Dual Link Strut
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	245 / 75 R16	225 / 50 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	245 / 75 R16	225 / 50 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	455	-	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	40	45	57
  Passenger Capacity	5	4	5
  Length (mm)	4751	3985	4709
  Width (mm)	1820	1820	1827
  Height (mm)	1437	1850	1442
  Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2450	2851
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	226	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	-	1660
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	3	4

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C-Class vs Thar vs 3 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	4.3 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	4 Interior	4.1 Interior	4 Interior
	1 Ride Quality	4.2 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality