Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Lexus ES vs Mahindra XUV500

C-Class vs ES vs XUV500 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	-
  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	10 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	-
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	With Key
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Analogue
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Rear
  Parking Assist
  Clock	Digital	Analogue	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  CD Player
  DVD Playback
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Manual - Internal Only
  12V Power Outlets
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Fabric
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	12 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)	14 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, extended thigh support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	12 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)	12 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Remote Operated

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	Halogen Projector
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED,LED	-
  Tail Light	LED	LED	Halogen
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Customisable	Topas Brown / Dark Brown, Rich Cream / Dark Brown	Premium Black & Grey
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	100000	100000
  Battery Warranty (Years)	Not Applicable	8	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	-

C-Class vs ES vs XUV500 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 6 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears
  Top Speed	245	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	22.5	15.1
  Driving Range (km)	-	1129	-
  Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2179 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	OM 654	2.5L A25A-FXS I4	mHawk155 Diesel Engine
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	176 bhp @ 5700 rpm	153 bhp @ 3750 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	221 Nm @ 3600-5200 rpm	360 Nm @ 1750 rpm
  Peak Engine Performance	-	215 bhp	-
  Electric Motor	-	1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission	-
  Peak Motor Performance	-	118 bhp @ 88 rpm, 202 Nm	-
  Battery	-	1.6 kWh, Nickel Metal Hydride, 244.8 Volt, 46.5 kg Battery Placed Under Rear Seats	-
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	No	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	FWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 4

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.9	5.6
  Suspension - Front	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson type with anti-roll bar
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Trailing-arm Double-wishbone	Multi-link type with anti-roll bar
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	235 / 45 R18	235 / 65 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	235 / 45 R18	235 / 65 R17
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Steel

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	455	454	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	40	50	70
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	7
  Length (mm)	4751	4975	4585
  Width (mm)	1820	1865	1890
  Height (mm)	1437	1445	1785
  Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2870	2700
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	150	200
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1680	1845
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	3
  No of Doors	4	4	5

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Overall Rating	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.1/5 65 Ratings 37 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	-	4.4 Exterior
	4 Interior	-	4.1 Interior
	1 Ride Quality	-	4.1 Ride Quality