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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Should you buy Hyundai IONIQ 5 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. Hyundai IONIQ 5 price starts at Rs 46.05 Lakh ex-showroom for Long Range RWD (Electric) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts Rs 61.85 Lakh ex-showroom for C 200 (Petrol).

IONIQ 5 Vs C-Class

Key HighlightsHyundai IONIQ 5Mercedes-Benz C-Class
On Road PriceRs.48,48,492*Rs.74,05,062*
Range (km)631-
Fuel TypeElectricDiesel
Battery Capacity (kWh)72.648 v
Charging Time6H 55Min 11 kW AC-
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class comparison

Basic Information

On-Road Price in New DelhiRs.48,48,492*
Rs.74,05,062*
Finance Available (EMI)Rs.92,282/month
Rs.1,40,937/month
InsuranceRs.1,97,442
IONIQ 5 Insurance

Rs.2,71,587
C-Class Insurance

User Rating
4.1
Based on 74 Reviews
4.3
Based on 89 Reviews
Brochure
Running Cost
₹ 1.15/km
-

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Not applicable
OM654M
Displacement (cc)
Not applicable
1993
No. of Cylinders
Not applicable
4
4 Cylinder Cars
Fast Charging
YesNot applicable
Charging Time6H 55Min 11 kW AC
Not applicable
Battery Capacity (kWh)72.6
Not applicable
Motor TypePermanent magnet synchronous
Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
214.56bhp
197.13bhp@3600rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
350Nm
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
Not applicable
4
Fuel Supply System
Not applicable
ISG
Turbo Charger
Not applicable
yes
Range (km)631 km
Not applicable
Range - Tested
432

Not applicable
Battery Warranty
8 Years or 160000 km
Not applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Not applicable
Charging Time (A.C)
6H 55Min-11 kW AC-(0-100%)
Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)
18Min-350 kW DC-(10-80%)
Not applicable
Regenerative BrakingYesNot applicable
Charging PortCCS-I
Not applicable
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Charging Options11 kW AC | 50 kW DC | 350 kW DC
Not applicable
Charger Type3.3 kW AC | 11 kW AC Wall Box Charger
Not applicable
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)6H 10Min(0-100%)
Not applicable
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)57min(10-80%)
Not applicable

Fuel & Performance

Fuel TypeElectric
Diesel
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)-
23
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)-
66
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)-
245

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
Adaptive Damping System
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Adaptive Damping System
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
245
0-100kmph (Seconds)
-
7.3s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)
38.59m

-
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless & Radial
Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)07.68

-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)4.33

-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)23.50m

-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)20
-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)20
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length (mm)
4635
4751
Width (mm)
1890
1820
Height (mm)
1625
1437
Wheel Base (mm)
3000
2636
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
1615
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space (Litres)
584
540
No. of Doors
5
4

Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering
YesYes
Power Boot
-
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
2 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light
-
Yes
Accessory Power Outlet
YesYes
Trunk Light
Yes-
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes-
Rear Seat Headrest
YesYes
Adjustable Headrest
YesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes-
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
-
Yes
Rear AC Vents
YesYes
Lumbar Support
YesYes
Active Noise Cancellation
-
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
-
Yes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & 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
Front & Rear
Steering Mounted Tripmeter-
Yes
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
YesYes
Hands-Free Tailgate
YesYes
Gear Shift Indicator
-
No
Rear Curtain
-
No
Luggage Hook And NetYesNo
Additional FeaturesPower sliding & manual reclining function,V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) : inside and outside,Column type shift-by-wire,Drive mode select
-
Memory Function Seats
Front & Rear
Front
Drive Modes
-
4
Idle Start Stop SystemYes-
Rear Window SunblindYes-
Vehicle to Load ChargingYes-
Air Conditioner
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Adjustable Steering
YesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Ventilated Seats
YesNo
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
YesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes

Interior

Tachometer
YesYes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel-
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector-
Yes
Glove Box
YesYes
Digital Odometer
-
Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesDark pebble gray interior color,Premium relaxation seat,Sliding center console
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching • 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 • Stowage Space Package • Overhead control panel in high-gloss black ), Leather multifunction sports steering wheel, Driver display (The high-resolution displayin 12.3 inch LCD colour display. It has 7 different settings with specific content and 3 different display styles.), Premium Plus Ambient lighting (a total of 64 colours with 10 moods, Trim element plane with direct lighting running from the sides of the centre console to the instrument panel and the door handles of the front and rear doors :- Additional lighting scopes on the air vents and the door centre panels of the four doors (baguette with direct and indirect lighting) • Four diing zones (All, DIRECT, Ambient and Accent) • Variable brightness setting, ARTICO man-made leather macchiato beige, ARTICO man-made leather black, ARTICO man-made leather sienna brown,Centre Console in high-gloss black, Black open-pore aluminium lines wood Interior trim
Digital ClusterYes-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)12.3
-
UpholsteryLeather
-

Exterior

Available Colors
Gravity Gold Matte
Midnight Black Pearl
Optic White
Titan Grey
IONIQ 5 Colors
Patagonia Red Metallic
Mojave Silver Metallic
Obsidian Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic
Opalith White Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic
C-Class Colors
Body TypeSUV
All SUV Cars
Sedan
All Sedan Cars
Adjustable HeadlampsYesYes
Fog Lights Front
-
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
YesYes
Rear Window Defogger
YesYes
Alloy Wheels
YesYes
Rear Spoiler
Yes-
Sun Roof
YesYes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators
YesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome Grille
-
Yes
Chrome Garnish
-
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
-
Yes
Trunk Opener-
Smart
LED DRLs
YesYes
LED Headlamps
YesYes
LED Taillights
YesYes
LED Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Additional FeaturesParametric pixel LED headlamps,premium front LED accent lighting,Active air flap (AAF),Auto flush door handles,LED high mount stop lamp (HMSL),Front trunk (57 l)
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss black • Side sill panels painted in vehicle colour), Mirror package, Panoramic sliding sunroof, Stylish 17 inch 5 spoke alloys, Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
AntennaShark Fin
-
SunroofPanoramic
-
Boot OpeningElectronic
-
Heated Outside Rear View MirrorYes-
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
-
Tyre Type
Tubeless & Radial
Tubeless,Radial

Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Brake Assist-
Yes
Central Locking
YesYes
Child Safety Locks
YesYes
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Yes
No. of Airbags6
7
Driver Airbag
YesYes
Passenger Airbag
YesYes
Side AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag Rear-
No
Day Night Rear View Mirror
YesYes
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
YesYes
Engine Immobilizer
YesYes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
YesYes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
-
Anti Theft Device-
Yes
Speed Alert
-
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
-
Yes
Isofix Child Seat Mounts
YesYes
Sos Emergency Assistance
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes-
Hill Assist
YesYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock-
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes-
Curtain AirbagYes-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)Yes-

ADAS

Forward Collision WarningYes-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance AssistYes-
Lane Departure WarningYes-
Lane Keep AssistYes-
Driver Attention WarningYes-
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes-
Leading Vehicle Departure AlertYes-
Adaptive High Beam AssistYes-
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance AssistYes-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-CallNo-
Over the Air (OTA) UpdatesYes-
Google / Alexa ConnectivityYes-

Entertainment & Communication

Radio
YesYes
Integrated 2DIN AudioYes-
Wireless Phone Charging
YesYes
Bluetooth Connectivity
YesYes
Touchscreen
YesYes
Touchscreen Size
12.3
11.9
Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
YesYes
Apple Car Play
YesYes
No. of Speakers
8
9
Additional FeaturesAmbient sounds of nature
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept, Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect features (Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me,Google Home integration with Mercedes me connect, Parking location POIs (Points of Interest))
Usb PortsYesYes
Inbuilt AppsBluelink
-
SpeakersFront & Rear
Front & Rear

Pros & Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    Hyundai IONIQ 5

    • Sharp design: demands attention, turns heads!
    • Spacious interior has ample space for six-footers.
    • 631km of certified-range. Expect around 500km in the real world.
    • Loaded with tech: dual displays, zero-gravity seats, ADAS and V2L functions.

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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

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