BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz C-Class? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 5 Series price starts at Rs 65.40 Lakh ex-showroom for 530i M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 60 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 5 Series has 2993 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while C-Class has 1993 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of 17.42 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23.0 kmpl (Diesel top model).

5 Series Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsBMW 5 SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
PriceRs.81,49,518*Rs.78,07,735*
Mileage (city)-20.37 kmpl
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)29931993
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison

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    BMW 5 Series
    BMW 5 Series
    Rs68.90 Lakh*
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    Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Mercedes-Benz C-Class
    Rs66 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.81,49,5,18*
Rs.78,07,735*
Offers & DiscountNoNo
User Rating
4.6
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Based on 17 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,55,116
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Insurance
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
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OM654M
Displacement (cc)
2993
1993
No Of Cylinder
Fast ChargingNoNo
Battery Capacity
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48 V
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
261.49bhp@4000rpm
261.49bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
620Nm@2000–2500rpm
550Nm@1800-2200rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
-
ISG
Turbo Charger
Turbo
yes
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
9G TRONIC
Mild HybridNoYes
Drive TypeNoNo
Clutch TypeNoNo
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Mileage (City)No
20.37 kmpl
verified
Mileage (ARAI)
17.42 kmpl
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Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available (Litres)
Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)No
250
Drag CoefficientNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
Adaptive Suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack&Pinion
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
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250
0-100kmph (Seconds)
5.7
5.7s
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Tyre Size
F:245/45R18, R:275/40R18
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Tyre Type
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Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4963
4793
Width (mm)
2126
2033
Height (mm)
1497
1446
Wheel Base (mm)
2975
2865
Front Tread (mm)
1606
-
Rear Tread (mm)
1631
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
1695
1675
Rear Headroom (mm)
977
verified
955
verified
Rear Legroom (mm)
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357
Front Headroom (mm)
977
verified
1041
verified
Front Legroom (mm)
-
295
verified
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
-
540
No. of Doors
4
5
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Power BootYesYes
Power folding 3rd Row SeatNo
-
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
Optional
Yes
Remote Trunk OpenerYes
-
Remote Engine Start/StopYes
-
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYes
Trunk LightYes
-
Remote Horn & Light ControlYes
-
Vanity MirrorYesYes
Rear Reading LampYes
-
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYes
Adjustable HeadrestYesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYes
-
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Heated Seats FrontYes
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Seat Lumbar SupportYesYes
Active Noise CancellationYesYes
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Navigation SystemYesYes
Find My Car LocationYesYes
Real-Time Vehicle TrackingYes
-
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card EntryYes
-
Smart Key BandYes
-
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYesYes
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front Door
Voice ControlYesYes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter
-
Yes
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate AjarYesYes
Hands-Free TailgateYesYes
Gear Shift IndicatorYesYes
Rear CurtainNo
-
Luggage Hook And NetYesYes
Additional Features
Brake Energy Regeneration, Automatic Start/Stop function, Power socket (12 V) in the rear centre console, socket in the luggage compartment, double USB adapter, Servotronic steering assist, Adaptive Suspension, with independent damping for enhanced driving comfort , Cruise Control with braking function,
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Massage Seats
Front
-
Memory Function Seats
-
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
-
Drive Modes
5
4
Air ConditionerYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Interior
TachometerYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric UpholsteryNo
-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYesYes
Glove CompartmentYesYes
Digital ClockYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYesYes
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
-
Digital OdometerYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoYesYes
Folding Table In The Rear
Optional
-
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Ventilated SeatsYesYes
Dual Tone DashboardYesYes
Additional Features
Black, Leather 'Dakota' Black Exclusive Stitching/Piping In Contrast
AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)
Exterior
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Headlight
Available ColorsCarbon BlackAlpine WhiteBluestone MetallicPhytonic Blue5 Series ColorsSelenite GreyHigh Tech SilverManufaktur Opalite White BrightMojave SilverObsidian BlackCavansite Blue+1 MoreC-Class Colors
Body Type
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYesYes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNo
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Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Headlamp WashersYes
-
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window WiperYes
-
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Wheel CoversNo
-
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Power AntennaNo
-
Rear SpoilerYes
-
Removable Or Convertible TopNo
-
Roof Carrier
Optional
-
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Side StepperNo
-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYes
Chrome Garnish
-
Yes
Smoke HeadlampsYes
-
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Trunk Opener
-
Smart
Heated Wing MirrorYes
-
LED DRLsYesYes
LED HeadlightsYesYes
LED TaillightsYesYes
LED Fog LampsYesYes
Additional Features
Active Air Stream Kidney Grill,M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 662 M with mixed tyres., Glass sunroof, electric, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Heat protection glazing, Comfort access system - ‘keyless’ opening and locking of the vehicle including contactless opening of tailgate, Exterior mirrors electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, memory, integrated turn indicators and automatic parking function for passenger-side exterior mirror, BMW Display Key, BMW Laserlight including (LED low-beam headlights and high-beam headlights with laser module with up to 650m range)(Blue laser design element and exclusive BMW Laserlight signature)(No dazzle high-beam assistance (BMW Selective Beam)(Cornering light function - LED daytime running lights and LED turn indicators), Air Breather in Black High-Gloss, BMW Kidney Grille with vertical slats in Black High-Gloss, Car key with exclusive M designation, Front bumper with specific design elements in Black High-Gloss, Mirror base, B-pillar finisher and window guide rail in Black High-Gloss, M designation on the front side panels, M door sill finishers, illuminated, M Sport brake with dark blue brake calipers with M designation, M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and rear apron with diffuser insert in metallic Dark Shadow, Tailpipe finisher trapezoidal in Chrome High-Gloss, Window recess cover and finisher for window frame in Black High-Gloss,
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds attractive features: many exterior elements are finished in black. AMG Line Exterior: radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern with pins in high-gloss black, AMG front apron with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Rear bumper with trim (wing) in high-gloss black, Beltline trim strip and window weatherstrip in high-gloss black, Exterior mirror housings painted high-gloss black)AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, 18-inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with a high-sheen finish, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, 18 inch AMG 5-spoke light-alloy wheels aerodynamically optimised
Tyre Size
F:245/45R18, R:275/40R18
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Tyre Type
-
Tubeless,Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
18
18
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake AssistYesYes
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYes
No Of Airbags
7
-
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearYes
-
Day Night Rear View MirrorYesYes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYes
Traction ControlYes
-
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYesYes
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYesYes
Engine Check WarningYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYes
-
Clutch LockYes
-
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability ControlYesYes
Advance Safety Features
Airbag, passenger side, deactivatable via key, Anti-lock Braking System with Brake Assist and Dynamic Braking lights, Active Park Distance Control, rear, Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Crash sensor, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Electronic vehicle iobiliser, Fully integrated emergency spare wheel, ISOFIX child seat mounting, Runflat indicator, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Rear doors with mechanical childproof lock, Side-impact protection, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front and belt force limiters in the front and outer rear seats, Warning triangle with first-aid kit,
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Follow Me Home HeadlampsYesYes
Rear CameraYesYes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Speed AlertYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee AirbagsYesYes
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Heads Up DisplayYes
-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsYesYes
Sos Emergency AssistanceYesYes
Blind Spot MonitorYes
-
Lane Watch CameraNo
-
Geo Fence AlertYes
-
Hill Descent ControlYes
-
Hill AssistNoYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View CameraYes
-
Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerNo
-
Cd ChangerNo
-
Dvd PlayerNo
-
RadioYesYes
Audio System Remote ControlNo
-
Mirror LinkYes
-
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYes
-
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Wifi ConnectivityYes
-
CompassYesYes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
12.3
-
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
-
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Internal StorageYes
-
Number Of Speaker
16
13
Rear Entertainment SystemYes
-
Additional Features
iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition with direct access buttons, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (464 W),Wireless Smartphone Integration, Fully Digital Instrument Display with 31.2cm (12.3”) display adapted to individual character design for Drive modes, BMW Gesture Control
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    BMW 5 Series

    • Rewarding to drive
    • Supple ride
    • Solidly built
    • Feature loaded

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Elegant exterior
    • Spectacular cabin design
    • Refined petrol engine
    • Comfortable ride quality

    BMW 5 Series

    • Rear seat experience
    • Sharp bumps can upset the suspension

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

    • Petrol motor lacks outright power
    • Some features missing

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Which car is cheaper between BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

BMW 5 Series price starts at Rs 65.40 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs 60 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.
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