Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW M5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class and BMW M5. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 2.20 Crore and BMW M5 price is Rs. 2.08 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) and BMW M5 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol).

S-Class S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition vs M5 Competition Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	S-Class	M5
Price	Rs. 2.20 Crore	Rs. 2.08 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	4395 cc
Power	429 bhp	717 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition

Rs. 2.20 Crore

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BMW M5

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Rs. 2.08 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) Turbo Automatic Launch Edition

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol	Twin-Turbocharged V8
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Battery	Lithium Ion, 22 kWh	Lithium Ion, 18.6 V
Electric Motor	Single	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	429 bhp (Combined Engine & Motor), 321 bhp (Engine), 161 bhp (Motor)	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	680 Nm (Combined Engine & Motor), 540 Nm (Engine), 440 Nm (Motor)	1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 5.7 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250
Mileage		User Reported: 14 kmpl
Idle Start/Stop
Driving Range (km)	115	69
DC Fast Charging	10-80 % : 20 mins, 60 kW charger
AC Fast Charging	0 - 100 % : 2 hrs 15 mins, 11 kW charger
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Rear Suspension		Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Advanced Suspension Features	Air Suspension
Chassis Type	Unibody/Monocoque Frame
Additional Steering Features
Steering	Power-assisted (Electric) steering with 3 spokes	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Road Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.8	6.3
Front Tyres	20	285 / 40 R20
Rear Tyres	20	295 / 35 R21
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Inflator
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning + Auto Braking, Vehicle Detection (4-Wheeler & 2-Wheeler) & Pedestrian Detection	Warning only
ADAS	Level 2	Level 2
NCAP Rating		Not Tested
Airbags	15 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Seatbelt, Front Centre)	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Seatbelts
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention, Lane Keep Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist	Blind Spot Monitor
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist	Adaptive
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Anti Theft Alarm
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Boot Open Warning
Child Seat Anchor Points
Height Adjustable Seat Belt
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: Blower with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier	PM 2.5	Optional
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors		Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Drive Modes
Fuel Fillers Lid
Charging Ports	USB Type-C, USB Type-A, 12V Power Outlet	2 x 12V Power Outlets
Umbrella Storage in Door
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake
Cabin Boot Access

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED - Front & LED - Rear
Stop Lamp
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps		Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)
Illuminated Logo
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes		Ventilated 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
Differential		Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive		Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs		Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles, Flush Fit Handles Type	Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Window Sunshade	Rear Windows
Door Pockets		Front & Rear
Scuff Plates		Illuminated
Inside Rear View Mirror (iRVM)	Auto-Dimming
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Black finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Hands-Free	Internal with Remote
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" HD Touch-screen Display in front screen & Two 13.1" Touch-screen Display in rear screens	Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Burmester Speakers	18 Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
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
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger	Yes (Rear)

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	4 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats		Front Seats (Heated)
Massage Seats
Interior	Dual Tone (Nappa Leather Macchiato Beige / Magma Grey)	Dual Tone (Silverstone \| Black , Aragon Brown \| Black , Black \| Black)
Wrappings		Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Split Rear Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Split Third Row Seat	Not Applicable
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type		Bench
Third Row Seat Type

Mobile App Features

Emergency Call Button
Find My Car
Tow Away Alert
Breakdown Assistance Call Button
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

Instrumentation

Fuel Consumption		Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Low Battery Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen	12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Speedometer	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Door Ajar Warning
Average Speed
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator
Gear Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Clock	Digital	Digital

Storage

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Colours

	Emerald Green	M Carbon Black metallic
	Verde Silver	Black Sapphire metallic
	Obsidian Black	Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic
	Opalite White Bright	M Marina Bay Blue metallic
	Velvet Brown	M Isle of Man Green metallic
		M Brooklyn Grey metallic
		Fire Red metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

1 Rating

4.8/5

173 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.9Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.8Comfort
	5.0Value for Money	5.0Performance
		4.3Fuel Economy
		4.7Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best car I have ever seen

This car was the best due his mileage, comfort, and other features of safety make this car perfect so I considered this car is best and also the best in look, and the best because it was a hybrid.

BMW M5: Luxury Meets Beast Mode in Perfect Harmony

The BMW M5 is an exhilarating mix of luxury and performance. Buying experience: While I didn’t purchase it, my relative found the process smooth, with top-notch customer service and attention to detail. Driving experience: Driving it was a thrill—its 4.4L V8 engine packs 617 hp, offering mind-blowing acceleration and razor-sharp handling. The adaptive suspension balances sportiness with comfort. Looks and performance: It’s a head-turner with its bold design, sharp lines, and iconic kidney grille. The interior feels premium, boasting advanced tech, comfortable seats, and a driver-focused layout. Servicing and maintenance: My relative mentions that BMW's service is reliable but pricey, and maintenance costs are on the higher side. Pros: Outstanding performance, luxurious interior, cutting-edge features. Cons: High upkeep costs, not the most fuel-efficient. A perfect choice for those seeking luxury with adrenaline.

Used Cars in India

256 Used S-Class

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

4 Used M5

Rs. 11.5 Lakhonwards

S-Class comparison with similar cars

Length Width Height	5304 mm * 1921 mm	4983 mm * 1903 mm * 1469 mm
Ground Clearance		128 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase (mm)	3216	2982
Kerb Weight (kg)		1970

Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	4	4
Bootspace	345 L	530 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	67

Regenerative Braking
Charger Included with Vehicle	Home Charger – AC Wall Box

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips
Body Kit
Exhaust	Chrome Finish
Snorkel
Antenna		Roof-Mounted Antenna

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless Central Locking with Walk-Away Lock	Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Speed Sensing Door Lock

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