Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Audi

A4

From ₹46.88 Lakh

A4 version

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Mercedes-Benz

C-Class

From ₹59.9 Lakh

C-Class version

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Audi A4A4 Premium 40 TFSI · ₹46.88 Lakh

Only differences

Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC 200 · ₹59.9 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price A4: ₹46.88 Lakh (ahead) C-Class: ₹59.9 Lakh A4 ₹13.02 lakh cheaper

Safety A4: Not rated yet C-Class: 5 stars (ahead) Euro NCAP

Mileage A4: 17.4 kmpl (ahead) C-Class: 16.9–23 kmpl ARAI claim

Power A4: 204 hp C-Class: 201 bhp Torque 320 vs 300 Nm

Boot A4: 460 litres C-Class: 455 litres Length 4,762 vs 4,751 mm

Versions A4: 3 C-Class: 4 (ahead) Only C-Class: diesel, automatic

Pick the A4 for the lower price and better claimed mileage.

Pick the C-Class for the 5-star safety rating and more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹46.88 Lakh

₹59.9 Lakh

On-road in

₹52.08 Lakh

₹66.4 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹87,502 a month

₹1,11,565 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, automatic

Power

204 hp

201 bhp

Torque

320 Nm

300 Nm

Gearbox

Automatic

Mileage

17.4 kmpl

16.9–23 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Luxury Sedan

Executive Luxury Sedan

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Petrol / Diesel

Displacement

1,984 cc (2.0L)

1,496 cc (1.5L Petrol C 200) / 1,993 cc (2.0L Diesel C 220d) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Petrol C 300)

Engine Config

2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbocharged TFSI Petrol

1.5L 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (204 PS) / 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (200 PS) / 2.0L Turbo Petrol (258 PS) with 48V Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)

0-100

7.1 sec

7.3 sec (C 200) / 7.3 sec (C 220d) / 6.0 sec (C 300 AMG Line)

Top Speed

241 km/h

246 km/h (C 200) / 245 km/h (C 220d) / 250 km/h (C 300)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission

7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (S tronic)

9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission

Gears

Paddles

Yes

Yes (Steering-Mounted DIRECT SELECT Paddles)

Hybrid

12V Mild Hybrid (MHEV)

48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen ISG providing +20 PS / +200 Nm electric boost & gliding function)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc (314 mm)

Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm with Mercedes-Benz Lettering)

Rear Brakes

Disc (300 mm)

Ventilated Disc (Rear 300 mm)

Front Suspension

Five-link Independent Front Suspension

Four-Link Front Axle with Agility Control Suspension & Selective Damping

Rear Suspension

Five-link Independent Rear Suspension

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Selective Damping

Wheel Type

17-inch 5-Arm Dynamic Style Alloy Wheels

17-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels (C 200/C 220d) / 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloys (C 300)

Tyre Size

225/50 R17 Tubeless Radial

225/50 R17 (Front & Rear on C 200) / Front: 225/45 R18, Rear: 245/40 R18 (C 300)

Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel

Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor

Dimensions & Capacities

Length

4,762 mm

4,751 mm (+65 mm length)

Width

1,847 mm

1,820 mm

Height

1,428 mm

1,437 mm

Wheelbase

2,820 mm

2,865 mm (+25 mm wheelbase)

Ground Clearance

165 mm

164 mm

Kerb Weight

1,555 kg

1,650 kg - 1,755 kg

Boot Space

460 Litres

455 Litres

Fuel Tank

54 Litres

66 Litres

Turning Radius

5.8 m

5.6 m

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2015). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 43/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2022.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 35.6/38, child occupant 43.7/49.

Airbags

8 Airbags (Dual front, front/rear side, curtain)

7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side, full-length window curtain, driver knee airbag)

ESP/TC

Yes (ESC, ASR, EDL, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist)

Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Electronic Traction System ETS, Active Brake Assist, Pre-Safe System)

ADAS

Level 1 (Cruise Control with Speed Limiter, Park Assist Plus, Lane Departure Warning, Audi Pre Sense Basic)

Level 1/2 (Active Brake Assist with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC, Blind Spot Assist, Attention Assist)

Camera

Rear View Camera with Front & Rear Parking Sensors

360-Degree Surround View HD Camera (C 300) / Reversing Camera with Active Parking Assist (C 200/C 220d)

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS)

Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)

ISOFIX

Yes (Rear outer seats)

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen

10.1-inch MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch (MIB3)

11.9-inch Portrait High-Resolution Central OLED Touchscreen (6° tilted towards driver) with NTG7 MBUX OS & Biometric Fingerprint Scanner

Digital Cluster

12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus (Full HD)

12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with 3 Display Styles (Sporty, Classic, Understated)

CarPlay/Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Tech

Audi Connect with myAudi App Telematics

Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Diagnostics, Car-to-X Communication, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates, Remote Windows/Sunroof Control

Audio System

Audi Sound System (10 speakers 180W with Subwoofer; Opt B&O 3D 19 speakers)

Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (15 speakers 710W output with sound personalization on C 300) / 9-Speaker Audio (C 200)

Sunroof

Single Pane Electric Glass Sunroof

Panoramic Dual-Pane Sliding Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind

Seat Features

8-Way Power Front Seats with Driver Memory & 4-Way Lumbar

Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 slots), Kinetic Seat Function & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Sienna Brown Leather

Climate Control

3-Zone Deluxe Automatic Climate Control

2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Fine Particle PM2.5 Air Purification & Activated Charcoal Filter

Wireless Charger

Yes (Audi Phone Box Light Wireless Charger)

Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Matrix LED Headlights with Dynamic Turn Indicators

Digital Light LED Headlamps with 1.3 Million Micro-Mirrors & Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus (C 300) / High-Performance LED (C 200/C 220d)

Tail Lights

LED Tail Lamps with Dynamic Turn Indicators

Two-Piece Full 3D LED Tail Lamps with Crystal Light Guide Elements

Fog/DRLs

LED DRLs & All-Weather Fog Lights

Front LED Cornering Lights & Star-Pattern Illuminated Front Grille

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty

2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 Years)

3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty

Service Interval

12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions

3 versions

4 versions

Price range

₹46.88 Lakh – ₹55.83 Lakh

₹59.9 Lakh – ₹65.6 Lakh

Colours

5 colours

6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, automatic

A4 Premium 40 TFSI₹46.88 Lakh C 200₹59.9 Lakh C-Class ₹13.02 lakh more

Only the C-Class sells a diesel, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹59.9 Lakh.

On-road price in six cities

A4 A4 Premium 40 TFSI against C-Class C 200

City	A4	C-Class	Gap
Mumbai	₹53.49 Lakh	₹68.2 Lakh	A4 ₹14.71 lakh less
Pune	₹53.49 Lakh	₹68.2 Lakh	A4 ₹14.71 lakh less
New Delhi	₹52.08 Lakh	₹66.4 Lakh	A4 ₹14.32 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹55.89 Lakh	₹71.26 Lakh	A4 ₹15.36 lakh less
Chennai	₹56.84 Lakh	₹72.47 Lakh	A4 ₹15.62 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹56.87 Lakh	₹73.09 Lakh	A4 ₹16.22 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the A4 or the C-Class?

The A4, by ₹13.02 lakh on the versions compared here: A4 A4 Premium 40 TFSI at ₹46.88 Lakh against C-Class C 200 at ₹59.9 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹52.08 Lakh against ₹66.4 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The A4 claims 17.4 kmpl against 16.9–23 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The A4: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2015 (rating now expired). The C-Class: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The A4 has 8 airbags and the C-Class 7 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The A4 A4 Premium 40 TFSI makes 204 hp and 320 Nm and the C-Class C 200 makes 201 bhp and 300 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The A4 is 11 mm longer. Boot space is 460 litres in the A4 and 455 litres in the C-Class.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹87,502 a month for the A4 and ₹1,11,565 for the C-Class, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.