BMW 3 Series LWB vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2026)
BMW 3 Series LWB (₹62.70 Lakh – ₹77.10 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 ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the BMW 3 Series LWB.
- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more powerful car, with 670 bhp against 369 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW 3 Series LWB in short
The 3 Series Long Wheelbase is India's sports-sedan benchmark stretched for the back seat: a 2,961 mm wheelbase exclusive to markets like India, priced ₹62.70–77.10 lakh. The volume cars are the 258 PS 330Li petrol and 190 PS 320Ld diesel, and the range tops out with the 374 PS six-cylinder M340i xDrive — the quickest sedan built in India. It fights the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4, both of which run standard wheelbases.
Full 3 Series LWB 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: 3 Series LWB or C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the BMW 3 Series LWB. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
3 Series LWB vs C-Class — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW 3 Series LWB — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz C-Class — not yet tested.
Should I buy the 3 Series LWB or the C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the BMW 3 Series LWB. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the more powerful car, with 670 bhp against 369 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.