Comparing the Kia Sonet and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Kia Sonet is available at ₹884,000, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d is priced at ₹6,000,000. On the engine front, the Kia Sonet comes with a 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d's 1,993 cm³, producing 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) and 200 HP + 20 HP respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI for the Kia Sonet versus ~23 km/l for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 1197 cc (NA) / 998 cc (Turbo) / 1493 cc (Diesel) | 1,993 cm³ |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-wheel drive |
| Engine Type | Smartstream G1.2 NA / G1.0 Turbo / U2 1.5 CRDi Diesel | Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 Litres | 40 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel / CNG | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed MT / 6-Speed iMT / 6-Speed AT / 7-Speed DCT | 9G-TRONIC |
| Mileage | 19.35 kmpl (Petrol Turbo DCT) / 24.22 kmpl (Diesel MT) - ARAI | ~23 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 (Turbo) / 4 (NA & Diesel) | 4 |
| Power | 82 bhp @ 6000 rpm (NA) / 118 bhp @ 6000 rpm (Turbo) / 99 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Diesel) | 200 HP + 20 HP |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 115 Nm @ 4200 rpm (NA) / 172 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm (Turbo) / 240 Nm @ 1500-2750 rpm (Diesel) | 440 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual / Automatic / DCT / iMT | Automatic |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 392 Litres | ~455 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 211 mm | ~150 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1125 kg (Petrol) | 1730 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3995 mm / 1790 mm / 1642 mm | 4751 x 1820 x 1438 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | — |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm | 2865 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | — |
| Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control (HTX+) | — |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | — |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | — |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | — |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette (HTX+) / Fabric (base) | — |
| Sound System | Bose 7-Speaker Premium Audio (top) | — |
| Sunroof | Sunroof (HTX/HTX+) | — |
| USB Ports | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (top) | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | — |
| Fog Lamps | Yes - LED | — |
| Headlight | LED Projector Headlamps | — |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | — |
| Tyre Size | 215/60 R16 | — |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | — |
| Wheel Type | 16-inch Alloy Wheels | — |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | — |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | — |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| EBD | Yes | — |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESC | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | — |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlGravity GreyMagma RedImperial BluePewter Olive | — |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.0 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
