BMW X1 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price starts at Rs. 61.85 Lakh which is Rs. 12.35 Lakh costlier than base model of BMW X1 priced at Rs. 49.50 Lakh. The claimed mileage of BMW X1 (Diesel Model) is 20.37 Kmpl whereas claimed mileage of Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Diesel Model) is 23 Kmpl. In technical specifications, BMW X1 (Top Model) is powered by 1995 cc engine , while Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Top Model) is powered by 1993 cc engine. The Comparison BMW X1 sDrive18d M Sport vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

X1 vs C-Class

Key Highlights X1 sDrive18d M SportC-Class C 300
Engine Type B47 twin-turbo I4 Petrol Mild Hybrid
Max Power 147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm 254.79bhp
Mileage (ARAI) 20.37 Kmpl ...
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Basic Info BMW X1 sDrive18d M SportMercedes Benz C-Class C 300
Rating
48 reviews
57 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 52.50 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 69.00 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 1999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars Sedan,Luxury,HybridsAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm 254.79bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 7-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed
Drive Type FWD RWD
Colors
BMW X1 Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 20.37 Kmpl ...
Boot Space 500 Liters 455 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,01,559 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,33,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 2.31 Lakh X1 Insurance Rs. 2.95 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Engine Type
B47 twin-turbo I4
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
1999 cc
Battery Capacity
...
48 kWh
Max Power
147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm
254.79bhp
Max Torque
360Nm@1500–2500rpm
400Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
7-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
...
Kerb Weight
1515 Kg
1675 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
...
Mild Hybrid
Fast Charging

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
8.9 Sec
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
51 Liters
66 Liters
Top Speed
219 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
20.37 Kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
...
15 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
...
Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
...
Suspension Rear
...
Brakes Front
Disc
...
Brakes Rear
Disc
...
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Ventilated Seats
...
Additional Interior Features
Sensatec Perforated Mocha(Optional),Sensatec Perforated Oyster (Optional), Interior trim finishers Aluminium ‘Mesheffect’ with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome, Rear seat backrest with reclining and 40:20:40 folding, M Leather Steering Wheel with Multifunction Buttons, Interior mirror with Automatic Anti-dazzle Function, Floor Mats in velour, Sport seats, Armrest front, sliding with storage compartment, Ambient Lighting: Mood lighting in front and rear, Air-vents for rear seat occupants, Luxury instrument panel, Pearl Chrome touches on the door handles, Panorama Glass Roof with automatic sliding/tilting functio
AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)
Rear Seat Headrest
Air Conditioner
Digital Odometer
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
500 Liters
455 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Trunk Opener
...
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
18" M light alloy wheels Double-spoke,Individual roof rails in High-Gloss shadow line, Rain Sensor and automatic driving lights, Exterior mirror electric folding with automatic anti-dazzle, Adaptive LED Headlights(Daytime driving lights and position lights, Cornering light and turn indicators, Automatic headlight range control, High Beam Assistant, Light staging (welcome and goodbye)
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds at
Rain Sensing Wiper
Trunk Light
...
Rear Spoiler
...
Roof Rails
...
Length*Width*Height
4429*1845*1598 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
2679 mm
2636 mm

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
...
Addtional Comfort Features
Park Distance Control, BMW Efficient Lightweight construction, Automatic Start/Stop Function, Digital Key Plus( Lock, unlock and starting the vehicle and compatible with smartphone with NFC enabled key card), Electrical Seat Adjustment for driver memory function for driver, Active seat for Driver and Front Passenger, Automatic operation of tailgate including contactless opening and closing via a kicking movement, Servotronic Steering Assist, 7-Speed Steptronic Sport Transmission with shift paddles( Electronic selector-lever, Automatic gear selection, Currently engaged gear shown in the instrument cluster, Auto-P function, Shift paddles on steering wheel (with boost mode), Gear display with recommended gear in manual mode)
...
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Gear Shift Indicator
Luggage Hook and Net
Additional Entertainment Features
BMW Live Cockpit Plus (Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 10.25” Instrument Display, High-resolution 10.7” Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation function with real-time traffic information, Touch Functionality), Wireless Smartphone Integration, Comfort Access System with HiFi loudspeaker system by Harman Kardon with:(12 speakers and digital amplifier with Tweeter bezels in stainless steel with illuminated ‘Harman Kardon’ inscription), Bluetooth with audio streaming, handsfree and USB connectivity, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote Software Upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, MyModes)
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Smart Entry
...
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
...
4
No of Speakers
12
13
AC
Rear AC Ducts
Heater
Power Steering
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Cruise Control
Power Windows ( Front / Rear )
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Adjustable Driver Seat
Heated Seat Front
Heated Seats Rear
Lumbar Support
Wireless Phone Charging
Subwoofer
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Engine Start Stop Button
Rear ACVents
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Air Quality Control
...
Tachometer
Hands Free Tailgate
Dual Trip Meter
...
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
...
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
...
Adjustable Headrest
Clock
...
Seat Belt Warning
Push Ignition
AM/FM Radio
USB Auxiliary Input
Touch-screen Display
GPS Navigation System
Speakers Front
Speakers Rear
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Follow me home headlamps
Adjustable Headlamps
...
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Door Pockets
...
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Bottle Holder
...
Front Door
Moon Roof
...

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
...
Hill Assist
...
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
No of Airbags
10
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
...
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Advance Safety Features
Electronic vehicle immobiliser and crash sensor, PC iBrake (PostCrash approach control warning with light braking function), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Attentiveness Assistant, Reversing Assist Camera, Lateral Parking Aid, Reversing Assistant, Active Park Distance Control, Park Assis, Evasion Assistant, Manual Speed Limit Assist, Front collison warning with break intervention including at turning and road junction, Lane Departure Warning and active feedback, Electric Parking Brake, Airbags:(Front airbags for driver and front passenger, Side airbags for driver and front passenger, integrated in the door-side seat backrest bolsters, Head airbags integrated into roof edge and A-pillar)
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Child Safety Lock
...
Keyless Entry
Rear Defogger

Adaptive High Beam Assist
...
Adaptive Cruise Control
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy
  • yet
  • sporty styling
  • refined petrol and diesel engine options available
  • loaded tech package
  • luxurious interior styling
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Ground clearance will become a problem
  • especially over large speed breakers
  • rear seat under-thigh support is average
  • spare tyre reduces usable boot space

Is Mercedes-Benz C-Class Better Than BMW X1?

67% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz C-Class over BMW X1 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 136 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW X1 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW X1 has out rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X1 C-Class
Mileage 3.9 4.5
Performance 4.5 4.8
Comfort 4.4 4.8
Maintenance 3.1 4.2
Safety 4.5 5.0
Features 4.6 4.7
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Which car is best between BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
BMW X1 has out rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The BMW X1 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz C-Class by Rs. 16.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X1 vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
For the sDrive18d M Sport version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X1 produces 147.51bhp@3750-4000rpm of power and 360Nm@1500–2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the C 300 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of C-Class produces 254.79bhp of power and 400Nm of torque
As per the users experiences the BMW X1 has better performance.

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