Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 44.93 Lakh

₹ 31.72 Lakh

Overview

Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class on CarandBike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts at ₹ 39.9 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 44.9 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 40.2 Lakh, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Diesel top-end costs ₹ 48.74 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base Petrol version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class starts at ₹ 27.87 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class costs ₹ 29.26 Lakh.

Compare 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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class base Petrol returns 16 kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 20 kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class gets 181 bhp Petrol engine and 192 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in 122 bhp Petrol engine and 136 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type

1.5-litre Petrol Engine

4-cylinder In-line Engine. With Direct Petrol Injection, Variable Valve Timing And A Turbocharger

Displacement (CC)

1950 CC

1595 CC

No Of Cylinder

Power

181 bhp@5800-6100 rpm

122 bhp@5000 rpm

Torque

280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm

200 Nm@1250-4000 rpm

Drive Train

RWD

FWD

Dimensions

Length

4686 mm

4299 mm

Width

1810 mm

1780 mm

Height

1442 mm

1433 mm

Wheelbase

2840 mm

2699 mm

Ground Clearance

157 mm

160 mm

Boot Space

480 L

341 L

Kerb Weight

1655 Kg

1395 Kg

Gross Weight

2135 Kg

1920 Kg

Front Track

N/A

1553 mm

Rear Track

N/A

1522 mm

Minimum Turning Radius

N/A

5.50 m

No. Of Doors

Seating Capacity

Transmission

No. of gears

Automatic

Clutch Type

N/A

Dual Clutch

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels

Mercedes-Benz Light-Alloy Wheels

Tyre Type

Tubeless Radial

Front Tyre Size

225/50 R17

205/55 R16

Rear Tyre Size

225/50 R17

205/55 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type

Disc

Ventilated Disc

Rear Brake Type

Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension

Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System

McPherson Strut

Rear Suspension

Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System

Four-link

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City

N/A

12.03 Kmpl

Mileage Highway

N/A

15.00 Kmpl

Mileage

14.49 Kmpl

15.50 Kmpl

Fuel Tank Capacity

66.0

50.0

Steering

Power Steering

Steering Type

Electric Power Steering

Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph

N/A

8.6 seconds

Max Speed

N/A

202

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

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner

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/Messancy Fabric

Front Cup Holders

Keyless Entry

Climate Control

Lights

Light Type

LED

Front Fog Lamps

Rear Fog Lamps

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

Reviews

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