Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class comparison
Compare the Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class on price, specifications, features and mileage. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 58.65 Lakh and the Mercedes-Benz S-Class price starts at Rs. 1.79 Crore (ex-showroom). The C-Class gets a 1993 cc mild hybrid (electric + diesel) engine (197 bhp) and the S-Class gets a 2925 cc diesel engine (282 bhp). Check the detailed Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class comparison below across price, mileage, performance, safety and features to find the best car for you.
Mercedes-Benz C 220d · Rs. 58.65 Lakh*
Mercedes-Benz S 350d · Rs. 1.79 Crore*Add car
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Feature
C 220d
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Variant
C 220dC 220d
S 350dS 350d
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Ex-Showroom Price
C 220dRs. 58.65 Lakh
S 350dRs. 1.79 Crore▲
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Finance EMI
C 220d₹102,278/month▲
S 350d₹312,324/month
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Fuel Type
C 220dMild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
S 350dDiesel
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Transmission
C 220dAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
S 350dAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
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Rating
C 220d4.3
S 350d4.3
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Engine & Transmission
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Engine
C 220d1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
S 350d2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
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Engine Type
C 220dOM 654
S 350d2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6
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Turbocharger/ Supercharger
C 220dTurbocharged
S 350d-
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Turbocharger / Supercharger
C 220dTurbocharged
S 350dTurbocharged
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Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)
C 220d20 bhp @ 2800 rpm
S 350d-
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Fuel Type
C 220dMild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)
S 350dDiesel
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Max Power (bhp@rpm)
C 220d197 bhp @ 3600 rpm
S 350d282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm▲
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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
C 220d440 Nm @ 1800 rpm
S 350d600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm▲
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Emission Standard
C 220dBS6 Phase 2
S 350dBS6 Phase 2
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Top Speed
C 220d245 kmph
S 350d250 kmph▲
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Idle Start/Stop
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
C 220d7.3 seconds
S 350d6.4 seconds▲
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Drivetrain
C 220dRWD
S 350dAWD
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Transmission
C 220dAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
S 350dAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
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Others
C 220d-
S 350dIdle Start/Stop
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Dimensions & Capacity
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Length
C 220d4751 mm
S 350d5289 mm▲
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Width
C 220d1820 mm
S 350d1954 mm▲
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Height
C 220d1437 mm
S 350d1503 mm▲
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Wheelbase
C 220d2865 mm
S 350d3216 mm▲
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Seating Capacity
C 220d5 Person
S 350d5 Person
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No of Rows
C 220d2 Rows
S 350d2 Rows
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Doors
C 220d4 Doors
S 350d4 Doors
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Bootspace
C 220d455 litres
S 350d-
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Fuel Tank Capacity
C 220d40 litres
S 350d65 litres▲
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Suspension, Steering & Tyres
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Front Suspension
C 220dFour-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
S 350dFour-Link with Air Springs
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Rear Suspension
C 220dFive-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
S 350dMulti-Link Independent with Air Springs
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Front Brake Type
C 220dDisc
S 350dVentilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
C 220dDisc
S 350dVentilated Disc
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Steering Type
C 220dPower assisted (Electric)
S 350dPower assisted (Electric)
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Front Tyres
C 220d205 / 55 R17
S 350dR19
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Rear Tyres
C 220d205 / 55 R17
S 350dR19
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Tyre Construction
C 220dRadial - Tubeless
S 350dRadial - Tubeless
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Wheels
C 220dAlloy Wheels
S 350dAlloy Wheels
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Spare Wheel
C 220dSpace Saver
S 350dSpace Saver
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Exterior & Design
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Sunroof / Moonroof
C 220dPanoramic
S 350dPanoramic
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Body-coloured Bumpers
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Rub-strips
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Body Kit
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Antenna
C 220dRoof-Mounted Antenna
S 350dRoof-Mounted Antenna
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Safety
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Blind Spot Detection
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Lane Departure Prevention
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Rear Cross-Traffic Assist
C 220dNo
S 350d-
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NCAP Rating
C 220dNot Tested
S 350dNot Tested
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Airbags
C 220d7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
S 350d10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)▲
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Automatic Emergency Braking
C 220dYes
S 350d-
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Lane Departure Warning
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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High-beam Assist
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
C 220dYes
S 350d-
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Emergency Brake Light Flashing
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Overspeed Warning
C 220d1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
S 350d1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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Child Seat Anchor Points
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Puncture Repair Kit
C 220dYes
S 350dNo
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Seat Belt Warning
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Rear Middle Head Rest
C 220dYes
S 350dNo
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
C 220d-
S 350dYes
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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
C 220d-
S 350dYes
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Rear Cross-traffic Assist
C 220d-
S 350dNo
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
C 220d-
S 350dYes
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Comfort & Convenience
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
C 220dAutomatic Climate Control: Dual Zone
S 350dAutomatic Climate Control: Four Zone
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Front AC
C 220dTwo Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
S 350dTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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Rear AC
C 220dBlower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
S 350dTwo Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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Air Purifier
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Heater
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Cruise Control
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Parking Assist
C 220dAutomatic Parking
S 350d360 Degree Camera
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Parking Sensors
C 220dFront & Rear
S 350dFront & Rear
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Steering Adjustment
C 220dElectric Tilt & Telescopic
S 350dElectric Tilt & Telescopic
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Keyless Start/ Button Start
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
C 220dDriver & Co-Driver
S 350dDriver & Co-Driver
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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Umbrella Storage in Door
C 220dNo
S 350d-
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Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Electronic Parking Brake
C 220dAuto Hold
S 350dAuto Hold
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Cabin Boot Access
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Third Row AC Zone
C 220d-
S 350dNo
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Anti-glare Mirrors
C 220d-
S 350dElectronic - All
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12V Power Outlets
C 220d-
S 350dYes
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Lighting
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Headlights
C 220dLED
S 350dLED
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Cornering Headlights
C 220dNo
S 350dIntelligent
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Headlight Height Adjuster
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Automatic Headlamps
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Taillights
C 220dLED
S 350dLED
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Daytime Running Lights
C 220dLED
S 350dLED
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Fog Lights
C 220dLED
S 350dLED on front, LED on rear
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Cabin Lamps Position
C 220dFront and Rear
S 350dFront and Rear
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Reading Lamp
C 220dYes
S 350dBoth Sides
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Glovebox Lamp
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Light on Vanity Mirrors
C 220dDriver & Co-Driver
S 350dDriver & Co-Driver
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Ambient Interior Lighting
C 220dYes
S 350dMulti-colour
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Puddle Lamps
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Braking & Traction
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Brake Assist (BA)
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Hill Hold Control
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Hill Descent Control
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Limited Slip Differential
C 220dNo
S 350d-
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Differential Lock
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Four-Wheel-Drive
C 220dNo
S 350dTorque-On-Demand
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Ride Height Adjustment
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
C 220d-
S 350dNo
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Locks & Security
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Engine Immobiliser
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Central Locking
C 220dKeyless
S 350dKeyless
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Child Safety Lock
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Speed Sensing Door Lock
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Doors, Windows & Mirrors
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Exterior Door Handles Finish
C 220dBody Coloured
S 350dBody Coloured
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Interior Door Handles Finish
C 220dChrome
S 350dChrome
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Power Windows Position
C 220dFront & Rear
S 350dFront & Rear
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One Touch Down
C 220dAll
S 350dAll
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One Touch Up
C 220dAll
S 350dAll
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Rear Windshield Blind
C 220dElectric
S 350dElectric
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Side Window Blinds
C 220dRear - Manual
S 350dRear - Electric
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Soft-close Door
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Door Pockets
C 220dFront & Rear
S 350dFront & Rear
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Scuff Plates
C 220dMetallic
S 350dIlluminated
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Adjustable ORVMs
C 220dElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
S 350dElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
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Turn Indicators on ORVMs
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Anti-glare Mirrors
C 220dElectronic - All
S 350d-
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Rain-sensing Wipers
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Rear Wiper
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Bootlid Opener
C 220dElectric Tailgate Release
S 350dFoot Trigger Opening/Automatic
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Rear Defogger
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
C 220d-
S 350dBoth Sides
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Infotainment & Connectivity
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Infotainment Screen Size
C 220d11.9 inch
S 350d12.8 inch▲
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Speakers
C 220d9
S 350d6+
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Android Auto
C 220dWireless
S 350dWireless
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Apple CarPlay
C 220dWireless
S 350dWireless
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AM/FM Radio
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Steering-mounted controls
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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DVD Playback
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Integrated (in-dash) Music System
C 220dYes
S 350dNo
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iPod Compatibility
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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AUX Compatibility
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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USB Compatibility
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Bluetooth Compatibility
C 220dPhone Calls & Audio Streaming
S 350dPhone & Audio Streaming
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Internal Hard Drive
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Smart Connectivity
C 220dAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
S 350d-
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WiFi Hotspot
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Voice Command
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Gesture Control
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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GPS Navigation System
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Display Screen for Rear Passengers
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Wireless Charger
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Tweeters
C 220d-
S 350dNo
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Head Unit Size
C 220d-
S 350dNot Applicable
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Seats & Upholstery
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Seat Upholstery
C 220dLeather
S 350dLeather
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Driver Seat Adjustment
C 220d12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
S 350d16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
C 220d12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
S 350d16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
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Second Row Seat Adjustment
C 220d4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
S 350d12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
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Ventilated Seats
C 220dFront only
S 350dAll
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Ventilated Seat Type
C 220dHeated and cooled
S 350dHeated and cooled
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Massage Seats
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Interiors
C 220dDual Tone
S 350dDual Tone
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Interior Colours
C 220dCustomisable
S 350dSienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim
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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Headrests
C 220dFront & Rear
S 350dFront & Rear
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Front Seatback Pockets
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Driver Armrest
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Rear Armrest
C 220dCup Holder
S 350dAudio controls & Cup holder
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Split Rear Seat
C 220d40:20:40
S 350dNo
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Folding Rear Seat
C 220dFlat
S 350dNo
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Rear Passenger Seat Type
C 220dBench
S 350dBench
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Mobile App Features
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Emergency Call Button
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Find My Car
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Check Vehicle Status via App
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Remote Parking with Key
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Remote AC: On / Off via App
C 220dYes
S 350dNo
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Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Over The Air (OTA) Updates
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Geo-fence
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Alexa Compatibility
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Instrumentation
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Average Fuel Consumption
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Distance to Empty
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Low Fuel Level Warning
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Instrument Cluster Screen Type
C 220dDigital
S 350dDigital
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Adjustable Cluster Brightness
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Trip Meter
C 220d2 Trips Electronic
S 350d2 Trips Electronic
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Average Speed
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Door Ajar Warning
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Heads Up Display (HUD)
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Tachometer
C 220dDigital
S 350dDigital
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Gear Indicator
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Shift Indicator
C 220dYes
S 350dDynamic
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Clock
C 220dDigital
S 350dDigital
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Storage
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Cup Holders Position
C 220dFront & Second Row
S 350dFront & Second Row
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Cooled Glovebox
C 220dNo
S 350dNo
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Sunglass Holder
C 220dNo
S 350dYes
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Driver Armrest Storage
C 220dYes
S 350dYes
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Warranty
Feature
C 220d
S 350d
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Vehicle Warranty (In Years)
C 220d3
S 350d-
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Vehicle Warranty (In Kilometres)
C 220dUnlimited
S 350d-
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Battery Warranty (In Years)
C 220d-
S 350dNot Applicable
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Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
C 220d-
S 350dNot Applicable
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Warranty (In Years)
C 220d-
S 350d3
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Warranty (In Kilometres)
C 220d-
S 350dUnlimited
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