Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz CLA vs Aston Martin Rapide

C-Class vs CLA vs Rapide Features

• Safety

  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)	6 Airbags
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	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	Remote
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	2 Trips
  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
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  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	2 Din	2 Din
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	LCD Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	-	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	9	6	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)	Yes (Automatic Climate Control)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	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
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Differential Lock
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  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)	-	-
  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)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	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	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield	Manual	Electric	Manual
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	-	-
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Customisable	-	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  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	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

C-Class vs CLA vs Rapide Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 6 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	245	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	17.9	-
  Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	5935 cc, 12 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	OM 654	-	Aston Martin 6.0 V12
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	134 bhp @ 3600 rpm	552 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	300 Nm @ 1600 rpm	630 Nm @ 5000 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	No
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.5	-
  Suspension - Front	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	McPherson Strut	independent double wishbones incorporating anti-dive geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar and monotube active dampers.
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Four-link	independent double wishbones with anti-squat & anti-lift geometry, coil springs, anti-roll bar & monotube activve dampers
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	225 / 45 R16	245 / 40 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	225 / 45 R16	295 / 35 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	455	470	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	40	56	90.5
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	4
  Length (mm)	4751	4630	5020
  Width (mm)	1820	1777	2140
  Height (mm)	1437	1432	1360
  Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2699	2989
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1570	1990
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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C-Class vs CLA vs Rapide User Ratings

Overall Rating	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4/5 1 Ratings 1 Reviews	4/5 4 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	-	-
	4 Interior	-	-
	1 Ride Quality	-	-