Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2026)
Audi A6 (₹64.81 Lakh – ₹71.66 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 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is more affordable — it starts ₹3.61 Lakh lower than the Audi A6.
- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more powerful car, with 670 bhp against 242 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Audi A6 in short
The A6 is Audi's executive sedan in India, running ₹64.81 lakh (MY2025 base) to ₹71.66 lakh (Technology) with a 245 PS 2.0L TFSI mild-hybrid petrol. This C8 generation is in runout — the all-new A6 is expected in India around October — which makes the current car the value play of the class: it undercuts the BMW 5 Series LWB by nearly ₹12 lakh and the Mercedes E-Class by more. Unlike those two, the A6 runs a standard wheelbase.
Full A6 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: A6 or C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is more affordable — it starts ₹3.61 Lakh lower than the Audi A6. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
A6 vs C-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Audi A6 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz C-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the A6 or the C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is more affordable — it starts ₹3.61 Lakh lower than the Audi A6. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more powerful car, with 670 bhp against 242 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.