Comparing the Hyundai CRETA and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai CRETA is available at ₹1,110,998, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced at ₹6,199,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai CRETA comes with a 1497 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel), producing 115 PS @ 6300 rpm and 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 17.4 l for the Hyundai CRETA versus 16.14 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1497 cc | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | FWD (Front Wheel Drive) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L MPi Petrol | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic |
| Mileage | 17.4 l | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 115 PS @ 6300 rpm | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | — | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 143.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 6-Speed MT / IVT | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 433 L | 455 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2135 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | 112 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1230 kg | 1635 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4330 mm,1790 mm,1635 mm | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2865 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Available with Bluelink and SOS buttons | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25") full digital instrument cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver Seat | Yes - Front (8-way) |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch HD Touchscreen with Navigation | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Available with cup holders | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric (Base/Mid), Leatherette with piping (Top/Knight edition) | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) |
| Sound System | Bose Premium 8-speaker system | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Voice-enabled Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Front and Rear Type-C Fast Chargers | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Supported (via Bluelink, including sunroof and climate control) | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Available with cooling function | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | Horizon LED Daytime Running Lamps | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Not Available (Integrated) |
| Headlight | Quad Beam LED Headlamps | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically adjustable and foldable with integrated LED indicators | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Defogger Only |
| Roof Rails | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Horizon LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 205/65 R16 (Base/Mid) | 215/60 R17 (Higher variants) | 215/55 R18 (N Line) | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel wheels (Base) | Styled Steel (Mid) | Diamond Cut Alloys (Top) | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - BAS Plus |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP with EBP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Available with adaptive guidelines | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Titanium blackTitan grey matteAtlas whiteStarry nightTitanium black matte | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
