Comparing the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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 Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is available at ₹349,900, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced at ₹6,199,000. On the engine front, the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso comes with a 998 cc unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel), producing 49 kW @5500 rpm and 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l for the Maruti Suzuki S-Presso 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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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 12V Maintenance-Free Battery | — |
| Displacement | 998 cc | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | K10C Advanced Dual Jet, Dual VVT Engine | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 litres (Petrol) | 66 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / CNG | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual / 5-Speed AMT | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic |
| Mileage | Petrol MT – ~24.76 km/l | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 49 kW @5500 rpm | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Electric Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 89 Nm (Petrol) / 82 Nm (CNG) | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | 5 MT/AGS | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Regenerative Braking | VXi+ (O) MT N/A | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 240 l | 455 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2135 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 112 mm |
| Kerb Weight | Petrol: 795–835 kg, CNG: 834 - 854 kg | 1635 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3,565 mm / 1,520 mm / 1,565 mm | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2865 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Yes (Tilt) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | — | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Manual AC | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | — | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | Yes - Front (8-way) |
| Infotainment System | 7-inch Touchscreen (higher variants) | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | — | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes( VXi and VXi+(O) | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Front Power Windows | Yes |
| Push Start | — | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | — | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Fabric | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) |
| Sound System | 2-Speaker Audio System | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | — | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | — | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | — | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | — | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | — | Not Available (Integrated) |
| Headlight | Halogen | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | — | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | — | Defogger Only |
| Roof Rails | Yes (Design Element) | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | Halogen Combination Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual Front Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | — | Yes - BAS Plus |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP with EBP |
| Hill Hold Assist | — | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | — | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | — | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | — | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Solid Fire RedSolid Sizzle OrangePearl Starry BlueMetallic Granite GreyMetallic Silky SilverSolid WhiteBluish Black | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.3 |
