How does the performance compare between Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line and Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d?

The Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line delivers 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d which produces 197 bhp @ 3600 rpm power and 440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm torque.

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Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line ₹ 53.55 Lakh

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d ₹ 58.65 Lakh

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Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Audi

Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line

₹ 53.55 Lakh

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d

₹ 58.65 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm

Power

197 bhp @ 3600 rpm

320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm

Torque

440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm

1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC 2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4

Engine / Motor

1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM 654

Automatic (DCT)

Gearbox

Automatic

Quattro AWD

Drivetrain

RWD

Petrol

Fuel

Diesel

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line	Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 53.55 Lakh	₹ 58.65 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Petrol	Diesel
Engine Type	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4	OM 654
Power	187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm
Torque	320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm
Transmission	7 Speed S Tronic, Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Quattro AWD (All Wheel Drive)	RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Fuel Capacity	62.4 litres	66 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Body
Length	4518 mm	4751 mm
Width	1843 mm	1820 mm
Height	1558 mm	1437 mm
Wheelbase	2680 mm	2865 mm
Turn Radius	5.5 metres	—
Kerb weight	1705 kg	—
Front Tyre	235 / 55 R18	205 / 55 R17
Rear Tyre	235 / 55 R18	205 / 55 R17
Front Suspension	McPherson Struts	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear Suspension	4-Link Axle	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	—
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	Ventilated Disc	Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	—
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Remote	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
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Exterior
Number of Doors	5 Doors	4 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED
ORVM	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	Yes	—
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	Yes	—
Automatic Headlamps	—	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Aluminium	Metallic
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 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) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 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)
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Headrest	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seat Back Pocket	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Full	Partial
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Okapi Brown and Pearl Beige	Customisable
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front	Front & Rear
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	30	64
Interior Ambient Lights	Multi-colour	Yes
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Screen Size	10 inch	12.3 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	10	9
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	—
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	Yes	Yes
12V Power Outlet	1	Yes
Cupholder	Front Only	Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	—
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Manual
Rear Windshield Blind	—	Manual
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
AC On Off via App	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Sunroof via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
Warranty
Warranty (Years)	3	3
Warranty (Km)	50000	—
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line and Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d.

The Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line is priced at ₹ 53.55 Lakh, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d is priced at ₹ 58.65 Lakh.

The Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line delivers 187.74 bhp @ 4200 - 6000 rpm power and 320 Nm @ 1500 - 4100 rpm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d which produces 197 bhp @ 3600 rpm power and 440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm torque.

Audi Q3 Sportback Technology Plus S-line features a Automatic (DCT) gearbox with Petrol fuel, while Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.