Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Skoda Superb
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC 220d · ₹59.9 Lakh
Skoda SuperbL&K 2.0 TDI DSG · ₹55 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
C-Class: ₹59.9 Lakh
Superb: ₹55 Lakh
Includes an expected price
Safety
C-Class: 5 stars
Superb: 5 stars
Euro NCAP
Mileage
C-Class: 16.9–23 kmpl
Superb: Not published
Claimed
Power
C-Class: 197–200 PS (ahead)
Superb: 150 PS
Torque 440 vs 360 Nm
Boot
C-Class: 455 litres
Superb: 645 litres (ahead)
Length 4,751 vs 4,912 mm
Versions
C-Class: 4 (ahead)
Superb: 1
Only C-Class: petrol, automatic
Pick the C-Class for more power and more versions.
Pick the Superb for the bigger boot.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹59.9 Lakh
₹55 Lakh
On-road in
₹66.4 Lakh
₹62.39 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,11,565 a month
₹1,04,819 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Diesel, automatic
Diesel, automatic
Power
197–200 PS
150 PS
Torque
440 Nm
360 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic (DCT)
Mileage
16.9–23 kmpl
Not published
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Executive Luxury Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel
Availability
Not listed
Coming soon. Skoda India lists the fourth-generation Superb as coming soon; Autocar India expects a launch in the first half of 2027 at Rs 55 lakh to Rs 60 lakh ex-showroom (CarWale agrees on the price)
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Not listed
Displacement
1,496 cc (1.5L Petrol C 200) / 1,993 cc (2.0L Diesel C 220d) / 1,999 cc (2.0L Petrol C 300)
Not listed
Engine Config
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)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Not listed
0-100
7.3 sec (C 200) / 7.3 sec (C 220d) / 6.0 sec (C 300 AMG Line)
Not listed
Top Speed
246 km/h (C 200) / 245 km/h (C 220d) / 250 km/h (C 300)
Not listed
Engine
Not listed
2.0 TDI turbo-diesel, 1968cc, 4-cylinder
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not listed
66 litres
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission
7-Speed DSG Automatic
Gears
9
Not listed
Paddles
Yes (Steering-Mounted DIRECT SELECT Paddles)
Not listed
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen ISG providing +20 PS / +200 Nm electric boost & gliding function)
Not listed
Drivetrain
Not listed
FWD
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front 330 mm with Mercedes-Benz Lettering)
Not listed
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Rear 300 mm)
Not listed
Front Suspension
Four-Link Front Axle with Agility Control Suspension & Selective Damping
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Selective Damping
Multi-link
Wheel Type
17-inch 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels (C 200/C 220d) / 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloys (C 300)
Not listed
Tyre Size
225/50 R17 (Front & Rear on C 200) / Front: 225/45 R18, Rear: 245/40 R18 (C 300)
235/45 R18
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Not listed
Front Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not listed
Disc
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,751 mm (+65 mm length)
4912 mm
Width
1,820 mm
1849 mm
Height
1,437 mm
1481 mm
Wheelbase
2,865 mm (+25 mm wheelbase)
2841 mm
Ground Clearance
164 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
1,650 kg - 1,755 kg
Not listed
Boot Space
455 Litres
645 litres
Fuel Tank
66 Litres
Not listed
Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm, unladen)
Not listed
151
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 35.6/38, child occupant 43.7/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2024). Adult occupant 37.3/40, child occupant 43/49.
Airbags
7 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side, full-length window curtain, driver knee airbag)
9
ESP/TC
Yes (ESP with Curve Dynamic Assist, Electronic Traction System ETS, Active Brake Assist, Pre-Safe System)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 1/2 (Active Brake Assist with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC, Blind Spot Assist, Attention Assist)
Not listed
Camera
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera (C 300) / Reversing Camera with Active Parking Assist (C 200/C 220d)
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual wheel readouts)
Not listed
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS
Not listed
Driver Attention Warning, plus ABS with EBD, ESC, Hill Assist and 360-degree camera
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
11.9-inch Portrait High-Resolution Central OLED Touchscreen (6° tilted towards driver) with NTG7 MBUX OS & Biometric Fingerprint Scanner
9.19-inch
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with 3 Display Styles (Sporty, Classic, Understated)
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
Mercedes me connect Suite with Remote Diagnostics, Car-to-X Communication, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates, Remote Windows/Sunroof Control
Not listed
Audio System
Burmester 3D Surround Sound System (15 speakers 710W output with sound personalization on C 300) / 9-Speaker Audio (C 200)
Not listed
Sunroof
Panoramic Dual-Pane Sliding Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Not listed
Seat Features
Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function (3 slots), Kinetic Seat Function & 4-Way Lumbar Support in Artico/Sienna Brown Leather
Not listed
Climate Control
2-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMATIC with Fine Particle PM2.5 Air Purification & Activated Charcoal Filter
Not listed
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging
Sound System
Not listed
11 speakers with subwoofer
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Digital Light LED Headlamps with 1.3 Million Micro-Mirrors & Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus (C 300) / High-Performance LED (C 200/C 220d)
Not listed
Tail Lights
Two-Piece Full 3D LED Tail Lamps with Crystal Light Guide Elements
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Front LED Cornering Lights & Star-Pattern Illuminated Front Grille
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED Headlamps
DRLs
Not listed
LED DRLs
Colours & Warranty
Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Standard Skoda India factory warranty at time of sale, extendable via paid Skoda Assured Extended Warranty program
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed
Choice
Versions
4 versions
1 version
Price range
₹59.9 Lakh – ₹65.6 Lakh
₹55 Lakh – ₹60 Lakh
Colours
6 colours
8 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
Diesel, automatic
C 220d₹59.9 Lakh L&K 2.0 TDI DSG₹55 Lakh Superb ₹4.90 lakh lessOnly the C-Class sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹59.9 Lakh.
On-road price in six cities
C-Class C 220d against Superb L&K 2.0 TDI DSG
| City | C-Class | Superb | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹68.2 Lakh | ₹63.76 Lakh | Superb ₹4.44 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹68.2 Lakh | ₹63.76 Lakh | Superb ₹4.44 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹66.4 Lakh | ₹62.39 Lakh | Superb ₹4.02 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹71.26 Lakh | ₹65.48 Lakh | Superb ₹5.78 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹72.47 Lakh | ₹66.59 Lakh | Superb ₹5.88 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹73.09 Lakh | ₹67.17 Lakh | Superb ₹5.93 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 C-Class or the Superb?
The Superb, by ₹4.90 lakh on the versions compared here: C-Class C 220d at ₹59.9 Lakh against Superb L&K 2.0 TDI DSG at ₹55 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹66.4 Lakh against ₹62.39 Lakh. One of these prices is still an estimate.
Which is safer?
The C-Class: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Superb: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2024. The C-Class has 7 airbags and the Superb 9 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The C-Class C 220d makes 197–200 PS and 440 Nm and the Superb L&K 2.0 TDI DSG makes 150 PS and 360 Nm.
Which is bigger?
The Superb is 161 mm longer. Boot space is 455 litres in the C-Class and 645 litres in the Superb.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹1,11,565 a month for the C-Class and ₹1,04,819 for the Superb, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
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