Compare Aston Martin Vantage vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series

Vantage vs C-Class vs 3 Series Features

• Safety

  Airbags	4 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain)	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
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  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	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Analogue	Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Multi-Function Display	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	Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Analogue	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
  Unit / Display Size	2 Din	Not Applicable	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	6+	9	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, 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	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All	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	Disc	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
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	16 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, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	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)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	16 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, extended thigh support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)	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)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	-	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

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

• Exterior

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Vantage vs C-Class vs 3 Series Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	325	245	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	3.5	7.3	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	19.62
  Engine	3982 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	4.0 V8 Twin Turbo engine	OM 654	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	656 bhp @ 6000 rpm	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	800 Nm @ 2000 rpm	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Electric Motor	No	-	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	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 (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Suspension - Front	Front independent double wishbone design coil springs, anti-roll bar	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Dual Link Strut
  Suspension - Rear	Rear multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 35 R21	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	325 / 30 R21	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17
  Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	-	455	480
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	73	40	57
  Passenger Capacity	2	5	5
  Length (mm)	4495	4751	4709
  Width (mm)	2045	1820	1827
  Height (mm)	1275	1437	1442
  Wheelbase (mm)	2705	2865	2851
  Ground Clearance (mm)	94	-	-
  Curb Weight (kgs)	1745	-	1660
  No of Seating Rows	1	2	2
  No of Doors	2	4	4

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Vantage vs C-Class vs 3 Series User Ratings

Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4 Exterior	4.5 Exterior
	-	4 Interior	4 Interior
	-	1 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality