Comparing the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Tata Nexon EV 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 Tata Nexon EV is priced at ₹1,249,000. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid cooling protection |
| Displacement | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) | — |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) | Electric |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Power | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) | 106 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) | 215 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 45 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 6 hrs 36 min (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC fast charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II port that hooks up to 60 kW DC Fast Chargers, filling the battery from 10% to 80% in exactly 40 minutes |
| Range | — | 489 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 Litres | 350 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1810 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 112 mm | 190 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1635 kg | 1400 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm | 3995, 1802, 1625 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2865 mm | 2498 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with Tilt adjustment functionality |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on higher specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart speed-sensing auto-door central lock system with impact-sensing auto unlock |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic climate control paired with a single-zone front-row cooling system |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Instrument Display | 26.00 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance | Cruise control system fitted with multi-level adjustments |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (8-way) | 6-Way manually adjustable front seats with 3-stage driver & co-passenger seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) Cinematic Touchscreen by HARMAN with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - KEYLESS-GO | Passive keyless entry via smart proximity fob sensors |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes - Auto Folding | Standard electrically adjustable mirrors with auto-folding convenience |
| Power Windows | Yes | Comfort touch-toggle power windows across all 4 doors |
| Push Start | Yes | Motor Start-Stop cabin button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Dedicated rear-facing climate conditioning ducts |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Central fold-out armrest with integrated dual cupholders |
| Seat Upholstery | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) | Premium perforated eco-leatherette upholstery on top-tier trims |
| Sound System | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker | 9-Speaker Premium JBL Cinematic Sound Array with a dedicated subwoofer on flagship variants |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof styled with remote open/close functionality |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | High-output Type-A and fast-charging Type-C USB ports mounted front and rear |
| Voice Command | Yes - Hey Mercedes | Multi-lingual voice assistant managing sunroof, media, navigation, and climate controls |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone body-colored bumpers with rugged lower body cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Full-width connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available (Integrated) | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering assistance |
| Headlight | LED High Performance Headlamps | LED projector headlamp clusters with automatic rain-sensing and cornering lights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors finished in piano black with integrated sequential LED turn signals |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only | Integrated rear wash wiper assembly with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Sporty aerodynamic roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-width X-factor connected sequential LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) | 215/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 7 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes - BAS Plus | Intelligent electronic brake actuation control |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP with EBP | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated rear outer seat anchor points |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° Camera System | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera layout with a dynamic blind-view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes - Front & Rear | Reverse distance sonar sensors with audible proximity warnings |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver | OxidePure GreyOcean BluePristine WhiteDaytona Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
