Audi A6 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The C-Class is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹61.20 lakh against ₹64.81 lakh for the A6. The C-Class claims better mileage (up to 23 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the C-Class higher (7/10 vs 6/10).
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A6 vs C-Class: specs and prices
| Audi A6 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹64.81 L | ₹61.20 L – ₹62.00 L |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Mileage (claimed) | 14.11 km/l | 16.9–23 km/l |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 7 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹64.81 L | ₹61.20 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the Audi A6 or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class starts at ₹61.20 lakh ex-showroom; the Audi A6 starts at ₹64.81 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the A6 or the C-Class?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The A6 has up to 6 airbags and the C-Class up to 7.
- Which is better, the A6 or the C-Class?
- The C-Class is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹61.20 lakh against ₹64.81 lakh for the A6. The C-Class claims better mileage (up to 23 km/l). Expert reviewers rate the C-Class higher (7/10 vs 6/10). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.