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2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series vs Audi A4 vs Jaguar XE: spec comparison

The C-Class is back with a new diesel engine and around 6,500 component updates. How does it fare against its rivals now on paper?

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift is more expensive than the outgoing version. Its pricing now lies between Rs 40 lakh (was Rs 39.90 lakh) and Rs 48.5 lakh (was 45.40 lakh) ex-showroom Delhi. The highlight of the updated C-Class has to be its 2.0-litre diesel engine, which can run on BSIV fuel but conforms to BSVI norms. It’s also more powerful than the engine it replaces. How does the C-Class facelift compare against its rivals on paper after the update? We find out.

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Dimension

2018 Mercedes C-Class Facelift

BMW 3 Series

Audi A4

Jaguar XE

Length (In mm)

4686

4633

4726

4795

Width (In mm)

1810

1811

1842

1850

Height (In mm)

1442

1429

1427

1416

Wheelbase (In mm)

2840

2810

2820

2835

  • Longest: Jaguar XE
  • Widest: Jaguar XE
  • Tallest: 2018 Mercedes C-Class
  • Longest Wheelbase: 2018 Mercedes C-Class

The size chart reveals that the Jaguar XE will be the most imposing since it’s the longest and the widest of all cars in this comparison. But it’s the updated C-Class that takes the cake when it comes to overall height and wheelbase length. Both these dimensions might come together to make the C-Class’ cabin airier and more spacious than the others’.

Diesel Engine

2018 Mercedes C-Class Facelift

BMW 3 Series

Audi A4

Jaguar XE

Engine

2.0-litre 4-cylinder

2.0-litre, 4-cylinder

2.0-litre 4 cylinder

2.0-litre 4 cylinder

Power

194PS/ 245PS

190PS

190PS

180PS

Torque

400Nm/500Nm

400Nm

400Nm

430Nm

Transmission

9-speed GTRONIC

8-speed steptronic

7-speed S tronic

8-speed Auto

0-100 kmph

6.9 secs/5.9 secs

7.2 secs

7.7 secs

7.8 secs

  • Most powerful: 2018 Mercedes C-Class
  • Torquiest: 2018 Mercedes C-Class
  • Fastest to a ton: 2018 Mercedes C-Class

The C-Class is available with a diesel engine only for now. The Mercedes has come out tops on all accounts in this test, at least in terms of claimed figures. It is the most powerful and quicker than its competition to reach 100kmph from standstill in both the engine configurations.

Audi A4

Features

Standard Equipment

Safety: These are all compact luxury sedans and their standard equipment list is quite comprehensive. Every car in this comparison is loaded with safety equipment like at least four or more airbags, ABS with EBD, tyre pressure monitoring system, traction control, ISOFIX anchorages, reversing camera and cruise control. While the C-Class gets adaptive brake lights and high beam assist over the others, it misses out on run-flat tyres which are unique to the 3 Series.

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Comfort and convenience: Features like LED headlamps, multi-way electrically adjustable seats with memory setting, two to three-zone climate control, leather upholstery, push start/stop button and rain-sensing wipers come as standard on these sedans.

Technology: A touchscreen infotainment is a segment staple here, complemented by an intimate UI and sweet sounding audio unit.

Prices (Diesel)

Model

2018 Mercedes C-Class Facelift

BMW 3 Series

Audi A4

Jaguar XE

Price (ex-showroom Pune)

Rs 40 lakh to Rs 48.5 lakh

Rs 39.8 lakh to Rs 45.3 lakh

Rs 43.37 lakh to Rs 46.94 lakh

Rs 40.47 lakh to Rs 46.99 lakh

Check out: Jaguar & Land Rover Cars To Get Made-In-India Engines Soon

Disclaimer: This article has not been edited by Deccan Chronicle and is taken from a syndicated feed. Photos: CarDekho.

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