Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 40.9 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C-Class Vs Alto 800 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 Alto 800 – 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, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 3 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 4.04 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Petrol+CNG model of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 costs ₹ 4.44 Lakh, whereas the Petrol+CNG top-end of Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 comes with a price tag of ₹ 4.48 Lakh.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	Maruti Suzuki Alto 800
Price	₹ 40.9 Lakh	₹ 3 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	Maruti Suzuki
Body Type	Sedan	Hatchback
Mileage	14.49 Km/l	24.70 Km/l
Power	201 bhp	47 bhp
Engine	1991 CC	796 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C-Class Vs Alto 800 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol engine returns 14 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 12 Km/l. The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 base Petrol returns 25 Km/l, whereas its base Petrol+CNG counterpart gives 31 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

C-Class Vs Alto 800 – 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 Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 comes in 47 bhp Petrol engine and 40 bhp Petrol+CNG engine.

Engine

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol Engine	F8D
Displacement (CC)	1991 CC	796 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	3
Power	201 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	47 bhp@6000 rpm
Torque	280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm	69 Nm@3500 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A
Emission	N/A	BS IV

Dimensions

Length	4686 mm	3445 mm
Width	1810 mm	1515 mm
Height	1442 mm	1475 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2360 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	160 mm
Boot Space	480 L	177 L
Kerb Weight	1655 Kg	730 Kg
Gross Weight	2125 Kg	1185 Kg
Front Track	N/A	1295 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1290 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	4.60 m
No. Of Doors	4	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	5
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Wheel With Center Cap
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17	145/80 R12
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17	145/80 R12

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	3-Link Rigid Axie Suspension

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	14.49 Km/l	24.70 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	66.0	35.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.7 seconds	20.0 seconds
Max Speed	239	137

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
Assist Grips (Co-Dr + Rear)	-
Driver & Co-Passenger Storage Pocket	-
Dual Tripmeter	-
Stylish Interiors	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic
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	Vinyl
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up		-
Front & Rear Console Bottle Holder	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Halogen
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
High-Mounted Stop Lamp	-
Right & Left Hand ORVM	-
Trendy Headlamp & Sporty Bumper Grille	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

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