Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 5 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 5 Series. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 58.65 Lakh and BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.35 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

C-Class vs 5 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	5 Series
Price	Rs. 58.65 Lakh	Rs. 72.35 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	1998 cc
Power	197 bhp	255 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 220d

Rs. 58.65 Lakh

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.35 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 220d

BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Engine Type	OM 654
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor Assist (Hybrid)	20 bhp, 2800 rpm
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol
E20 Compatibility
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800 rpm	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	245
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		15.7View Mileage Details
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)		942
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	19
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	19
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

ADAS		Level 2
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags
Forward Collision Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Functions		Lane Departure Prevention
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist		Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	Automatic Parking	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes (64 colours)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive
Ride Height Adjustment

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured Finish with handle type	Body Coloured Finish with handle type
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Soft-close Door
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	11.9" Touch-screen Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	9 Speakers	18 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-mounted controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
USB Compatibility
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Internal Hard Drive
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)	AUX Compatibility, Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Cooled
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Customisable)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40	60:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench

Mobile App Features

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage
Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Carbon Black Metallic
	Mojave Silver	Sparkling Cooper Grey Metallic
	Selenite Grey	Mineral White Metallic
	Sodalite Blue	Phytonic Blue Metallic
	Opalith White	Oxide Grey Metallic
	Hi-Tech Silver	Oxide Grey Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6/5

8 Ratings

5.0/5

8 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.7Fuel Economy	4.2Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Nice car C class

Mercedes Benz C class very special and nice car in material product and features in the car Mercedes Benz C class will you from the west and features car you proud I am very beautiful.

Powerful car with amazing interiors

The BMW5 series offers a premium buying experience with a sleek design, luxurious interiors, and powerful performance. This is a power-packed vehicle with a smooth driving experience. The car is packed with amazing tech and offers tons of customization. Overall, it balances luxury and dynamic driving, making it the most excellent choice for those seeking both luxury and performance.

Used Cars in India

580 Used C-Class

Rs. 2.5 Lakhonwards

504 Used 5-Series

Rs. 2.9 Lakhonwards

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C-Class comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	4751 mm * 1820 mm * 1437 mm	5165 mm * 2156 mm * 1518 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	3105

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	455 L (standard)
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	40	60

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Geo-fence
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage