The added premium to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class also comes at a cost as it is now the most expensive model in its segment, and that too by a considerable margin.
see photosThe new Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been introduced in India in three variants.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class has gone on sale in India and it is a considerable development over its predecessor. It is longer and wider than before, which provides better space inside and even sits above the ground. The look has been developed to suit the new family design language, is actually reminiscent of the flagship S-Class and even on the inside, you get the “Baby S” meaning quite firmly in place. That said, the extra premium in the C-Class also comes at a cost as it is now the most expensive model in its segment, and that too by a considerable margin. Here’s how the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class stacks up against the competition in terms of price.
petrol
With the latest generation C 200 petrol is expected to see more demand.
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 3 Series | BMW 3 Series GL | Audi A4 | Jaguar XE | Volvo S60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 55 lakh | ₹46.90 Lakh – ₹52.90 Lakh | ₹ 54.50 Lakh – 56.90 Lakh | ₹ 40.49 Lakh – ₹ 48.99 Lakh | 46.64 Lakh – ₹ 48.60 Lakh | 45.90 lakh |
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class petrol and Volvo S60 are offered in a single petrol variant while the other models are available in multiple trims. The new C-Class is Rs 2.1 lakh more expensive than the top-end BMW 3 Series M Sport, while the top-end 3 Series GL M Sport costs Rs 1.9 lakh less. That said, it is still ₹50,000 more expensive than the BMW 3 Series GL luxury line trim. The C-Class is ₹15.51 Lakh more expensive than the Audi A4 and ₹ 6.01 Lakh more expensive than the range-topping Audi A4. It is ₹ 8.1 lakh more expensive than the Jaguar XE base trim and ₹ 6.4 lakh more expensive than the Jaguar XE top-end variant. The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class will cost you Rs 9.1 lakh more than the Volvo S60.
diesel
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the most expensive model in its segment.
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | BMW 3 Series | BMW 3 Series GL |
|---|---|---|
| ₹ 56 Lakh – ₹ 61 Lakh | ₹ 50.90 lakh | ₹ 55.90 lakh |
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In the luxury car segment, only Mercedes-Benz and BMW are offering the entry-level diesel engine option. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel is offered in two variants. The most fuel efficient luxury sedan, the C220 d is the base diesel trim and is ₹ 5.1 lakh more expensive than the BMW 3 Series diesel while it is ₹ 10,000 more expensive than the 3 Series GL diesel. On the other hand the top-end C300 d is ₹ 10.1 Lakh more expensive than the BMW 3 Series while it is ₹ 5.1 Lakh more expensive than the BMW 3 Series GL diesel.
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