How does the performance compare between Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d and Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI?

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d delivers 261 bhp @ 4200 rpm power and 550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm torque, compared to Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI which produces 261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm power and 370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm torque.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d ₹ 64.32 Lakh

Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI ₹ 64.74 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d vs Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI

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

Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d

₹ 64.32 Lakh

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Audi

Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI

₹ 64.74 Lakh

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Key Specifications Matrix

261 bhp @ 4200 rpm

Power

261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm

550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm

Torque

370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm

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

Engine / Motor

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

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic (DCT)

RWD

Drivetrain

Quattro 4WD

Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

—

Economy / Range

13.4 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

5 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d	Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 64.32 Lakh	₹ 64.74 Lakh
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Fuel	Diesel	Petrol
Engine Type	OM 654	2.0L TFSI Turbocharged I4
Power	261 bhp @ 4200 rpm	261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm
Torque	550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm
Transmission	9G-Tronic, Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	7 Speed S Tronic, Automatic (Dual Clutch Transmission) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)	Quattro 4WD (4 Wheel Drive) / AWD (All Wheel Drive) with Ultra Technology
Fuel Capacity	66 litres	70 litres
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS 6
Engine Misc	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking
Electric Range	—	943 Km
Fuel Economy	—	13.4 km/l
Body
Length	4751 mm	4682 mm
Width	1820 mm	1893 mm
Height	1437 mm	1655 mm
Wheelbase	2865 mm	2819 mm
Front Tyre	225 / 45 R18	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyre	245 / 40 R18	235 / 55 R19
Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link, Tubular Anti-roll Bar
Steering	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheel	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Kerb weight	—	1870 kg
Safety
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake	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
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Park Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera
Speed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	Yes	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	Yes	Yes
Central Lock	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
NCAP Rating	—	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
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Exterior
Number of Doors	4 Doors	5 Doors
Headlight	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	LED	LED on rear
ORVM	Black (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)	Body Coloured (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Taillamp	LED	LED
External Door Handles	Black	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	Yes	Yes
Roof Antenna	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub Strips	—	Silver
Interior
Interior	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Aluminium
Seating Capacity	5 Person	5 Person
Seating Row	2 Rows	2 Rows
Driver Seat	14 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 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	Yes	Yes
Front Passenger Seat	14 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)	12 way electrically adjustable (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 (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	Partial	Full
Rear Seat Split	40:20:40 split	Yes
Mid Rear Head Rest	Yes	Yes
Interior Colour	Customisable	Altas Beige / Black with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts, Okapi Brown / Black with with Matte Black Accents and Aluminium Rhombus Inserts
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather Steering	Yes	Yes
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing
Anti Glare Mirror	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Interior Ambient Light	64	30
Interior Ambient Lights	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamp	Yes	—
Cabin Lamp	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Leather Gear Knob	—	Yes
Cabin Boot Access	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen Display	Digital Display
Screen Size	11.9 inch	10.1 inch
Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)
Integrated Music System	Yes	Yes
Speakers	9	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS	Yes	—
Radio	Yes	Yes
USB	Yes	Yes
Instrument	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Tripmeter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	Yes	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	Yes	—
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	Yes	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Dynamic
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Comfort
AC	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Adaptive	Yes
Keyless Button Start	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjust	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	All	All
Window One Touch Up	All	All
Side Blinds on Windows	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Rear Windshield Blind	Manual	—
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	Yes	2
Cupholder	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Wireless Charging	Yes	Optional
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
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	2
Warranty (Km)	—	Unlimited
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d and Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d is priced at ₹ 64.32 Lakh, while the Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI is priced at ₹ 64.74 Lakh.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d delivers 261 bhp @ 4200 rpm power and 550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm torque, compared to the Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI which produces 261 bhp @ 5250 - 6500 rpm power and 370 Nm @ 1600 - 4500 rpm torque.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Audi Q5 Premium Plus 45 TFSI comes with a Automatic (DCT) gearbox and Petrol fuel.