Audi A4 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2026)
Audi A4 (₹46.88 Lakh – ₹55.83 Lakh) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class (₹61.20 Lakh – ₹1.91 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury sedan space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹14.32 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.
- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more powerful car, with 670 bhp against 201 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A4 in short
The A4 is Audi's core luxury sedan in India, priced ₹46.88 lakh (Premium) to ₹55.83 lakh (Technology) — the cheapest entry into the German luxury sedan class, undercutting the BMW 3 Series LWB by nearly ₹14 lakh. All variants run a 204 PS 2.0L TFSI petrol with mild-hybrid assistance and front-wheel drive. The mid-level Premium Plus is on sale but held from our table while we resolve a price conflict between sources (₹51.85 vs ₹51.57 lakh).
Full A4 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz C-Class in short
The C-Class is Mercedes' core luxury sedan in India, spanning an unusually wide ₹61.20 lakh to ₹1.91 crore because the range runs from the C 200 petrol all the way to the 680 PS AMG C 63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid. The volume variants — C 200 petrol and C 220d diesel — are priced identically at ₹61.20 lakh, a rarity in this class. It competes with the BMW 3 Series LWB and Audi A4. Note: the C 300 AMG Line is on sale but held from our table pending price verification (sources conflict between ₹65.60 and ₹67.00 lakh).
Full C-Class prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: A4 or C-Class?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹14.32 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A4 vs C-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A4 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz C-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A4 or the C-Class?
The Audi A4 is more affordable — it starts ₹14.32 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more powerful car, with 670 bhp against 201 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.