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 72.90 Lakh ex-showroom for 530Li (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 61.85 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol). 5 Series has 1998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while C-Class has 1999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of - (Petrol top model)> and the C-Class has a mileage of 23 kmpl (Petrol top model).

5 Series Vs C-Class

Key Highlights	BMW 5 Series	Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road Price	Rs.84,02,243^*	Rs.77,61,284^*
Mileage (city)	10.9 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	1998	1999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 5 Series
Rs72.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Rs69 Lakh^*
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Brand / Model
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BMW 5 Series
530Li
72.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class
C 300
69 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	530Li	C 300
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.84,02,243^*	Rs.77,61,284^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,59,932/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,48,841/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,10,343	Rs.95,654
User Rating	4.4 Based on 12 Reviews	4.3 Based on 91 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

530Li

C 300

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.84,02,243^*

Rs.77,61,284^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,59,932/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,48,841/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.3,10,343

Rs.95,654

User Rating

4.4

Based on 12 Reviews

4.3

Based on 91 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	-	Petrol Mild Hybrid
Displacement (cc)	1998	1999
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255bhp@4500rpm	254.79bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	400Nm@1600rpm	400Nm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	9-Speed
Drive Type	RWD	RWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Displacement (cc)

1998

1999

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

255bhp@4500rpm

254.79bhp

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	10.9	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	15.7	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	66
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	-	250
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	Power	-
Steering Column	Tilt & telescopic	-
Front Brake Type	Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	250
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	5.7 s
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Steering Type

Power

Steering Column

Tilt & telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	5165	4751
Width (mm)	2156	1820
Height (mm)	1518	1437
Wheel Base (mm)	3105	2636
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1675
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	-	455
No. of Doors	4	4
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Find My Car Location	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	-	40:20:40 Split
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front Door
Voice Commands	-	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	Yes
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Drive Modes	-	4
Idle Start Stop System	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	-	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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)
Digital Cluster	Yes	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
	Photo Comparison
Rear Right Side
Wheel
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colors	Grey5 Series Colors	Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colors
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SedanAll Sedan Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	-	Yes
Alloy Wheels	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	-	Yes
Chrome Grille	-	Yes
Chrome Garnish	-	Yes
Cornering Foglamps	-	Yes
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	-	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
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Rear Right Side

Wheel

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colors

Grey5 Series Colors

Mojave Silver MetallicHigh Tech SilverObsidian Black MetallicSelenite Grey MetallicSodalite Blue MetallicC-Class Colors

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	-	7
Driver Airbag	-	Yes
Passenger Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	Driver's Window	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Compass	-	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	-	-
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	-	13
Additional Features	-	Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

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

A ) BMW 5 Series price starts at ₹ 72.90 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at ₹ 61.85 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper between these two cars.

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