Question 1

Which is cheaper, the Changan Alsvin or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin is cheaper. It starts at Rs 41.89 lakh ex-factory, Rs 3.08 crore less than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which starts at Rs 3.5 crore.

Question 2

Which is more powerful, the Changan Alsvin or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Accepted Answer

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 180 is the most powerful (Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 180: 170 hp; Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort: 99 hp).

Question 3

Which has more safety features, the Changan Alsvin or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

Accepted Answer

The Changan Alsvin 1.37L MT Comfort has 2 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 180 has 0 airbags and 0 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Question 4

Are Changan Alsvin and Mercedes-Benz C-Class prices the same across Pakistan?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

Specification	Changan Alsvin	Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 180
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 41.89 lakh	Rs 3.5 crore
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1370 cc	1496 cc
Engine power	99 hp	170 hp
Engine torque	135 Nm	250 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	—
Length	4390 mm	—
Width	1725 mm	—
Height	1468 mm	—
Wheelbase	2535 mm	—
Ground clearance	151 mm	—
Fuel tank	40 L	—
Boot space	436 L	—
Tyre size	185 R15 (aspect ratio not stated)	—
Colours	Galaxy Black, Space Grey, Lunar Silver, Stellar White, Neptune Blue, Celestial Red	White, Black
Safety
Airbags	2	—
Dual front airbags	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Reverse camera	Yes	No
Immobilizer	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	No
Front power windows	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	Yes	No
Leather seats	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No
USB ports	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	No	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No
Mirror turn indicators	Yes	No
Other
Projector headlamps with 5-level electric adjustment	Yes	No
7-inch touchscreen	Yes	No
Rear fog lamp	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7.2/10

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