Comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available at ₹6,199,000, while the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is priced at ₹555,000. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) unit compared to the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS's 1197 cc, producing 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) and 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 16.14 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus 20.7 km/l (Petrol) for the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS. 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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| Displacement | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) | 1197 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 | 1.2L Kappa Petrol |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 Litres | Petrol: 37 l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) | Petrol / CNG |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic | 5-Speed |
| Mileage | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI | 20.7 km/l (Petrol) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 04 |
| Power | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) | 83 PS @ 6,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Standard Electric Starter Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) | 113.8 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (Petrol) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | 5-Speed Manual/ AMT |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | Standard 12V Lead-Acid battery for starting and electrical systems |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 Litres | 260 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1,340 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 112 mm | 165 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1635 kg | 920 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm | 3,815 mm / 1,680 mm / 1,520 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2865 mm | 2450 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt Adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Instrument Display | 3.5-inch Digital Cluster with Multi-Information Display (MID) |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (8-way) | — |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 8-inch Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - KEYLESS-GO | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & Rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Smart Key with Push Button Start/Stop |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) | Premium Fabric (Dual-tone Grey/Black) |
| Sound System | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker | 4-speaker Arkamys Premium Sound |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof | — |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | USB Type-C Fast Charger and a standard Type-A port at the front |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Supported (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | — |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED Daytime Running Lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available (Integrated) | — |
| Headlight | LED High Performance Headlamps | Projector Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power Adjustable & Electrically Foldable with Integrated Turn Indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) | 175/60 R15 (Alloy) | 165/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless, Radial |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels | Diamond Cut Alloys |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - BAS Plus | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP with EBP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera System | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes, with static guidelines |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline TPMS |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver | Typhoon SilverTitan GreyFiery RedTeal BlueAtlas whiteTitan Grey matte |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
