Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Kia Seltos comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 40.9 Lakh

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₹ 9.89 Lakh

Overview

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Kia Seltos Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C-Class Vs Seltos on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

C-Class Vs Seltos – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz C-Class in New Delhi starts at ₹ 40.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 65.55 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 42.95 Lakh, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Diesel top-end costs ₹ 51.25 Lakh. On the other hand, Kia Seltos price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.29 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Kia Seltos comes with a price tag of ₹ 17.34 Lakh.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 40.9 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	Kia
Body Type	Sedan	SUV
Mileage	14.49 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Power	201 bhp	113 bhp
Engine	1991 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C-Class Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol engine returns 14 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 12 Kmpl. The Kia Seltos base Petrol returns 16 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 18 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

C-Class Vs Seltos – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets 2 Petrol 201, 245 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 192, 241 bhp engines, whereas the Kia Seltos comes in 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol Engine	1.5 Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	1991 CC	1497 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	201 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm
Torque	280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4686 mm	4315 mm
Width	1810 mm	1800 mm
Height	1442 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	190 mm
Boot Space	480 L	433 L
Kerb Weight	1655 Kg	N/A
Gross Weight	2125 Kg	N/A
Front Track	N/A	N/A
Rear Track	N/A	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	N/A
No. Of Doors	4	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	6
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17	205 / 65 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	14.49 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	66.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.7 seconds	9.7 seconds
Max Speed	239	N/A

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
All 5 Seats 3 point Emergency Locking retractor (ELR) Seatbelts		-
All 5 Seats Head Restraints		-
Battery Sensor		-
Day/Night Inside Rear View Mirror		-
Door Ajar & Trunk Open Indicator & Reminder		-
Driver & Front Assistant Seatbelt Indicator & Reminder		-
Dual Horn
Emergency Stop Signal		-
Energy Absorbing Front Pretensioner Seatbelts with Load Limiter		-
Multi-Angle Rear Camera with Guidelines (Normal, Wide, Top-Down Modes)		-
Speed Alarm Indicator & Reminder		-
A- Pillar Piano Black Glossy Finish	-
B- Pillar Black-out Tape	-
Eco Coating AC	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)	-
Idle Alert	-
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-
Lane Change Indicator	-
Lightening Arch C-Pillar	-
SOS emergency call function	-
Speed Alert	-
Speed Alert System	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Low Line)	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control	Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	ARTICO Leather	Premium Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Dust & Pollen Cabin Filter		-
Follow-Me-Home/Lead-Me-To-Car Headlights(Auto Off Timer)		-
Power Adjustable & Folding Door Mirrors		-
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up		-
Rear Air Conditioning Vents		-
Trunk Light for Cargo Area Illumination		-
Al Voice Command	-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-
Foldable Key	-
Glove Box cooling	-
MT Shift Indicator	-
Rear AC	-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-
Remote Horn / Light	-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Follow - Me - Home Headlamps	-
Follw me home headlamps	-
Luggage Lamp	-
Room Lamp	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto	-
Arkamys Sound Mood	-
Find My Car	-
Fuel Level Information	-
Live Car Tracking	-
Shark Fin Antenna	-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers		-
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
20.3 cm Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio		-

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