BMWX5vsMercedes-BenzAMGC43

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  Airbag Details, Airbags, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning

  Airbag Details	6 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side) All Variants	7 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side& Driver Side Knee)
  Airbags	6 All Variants	7
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	All Variants
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	All Variants
  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	All Variants
  ASR / Traction Control	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	All Variants
  Lane Departure Warning
  Seat Belt Warning	All Variants
  Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
  Rear Middle Head Rest	All Variants
  Hill Assist	All Variants
  Hill Descent Control	All Variants
  Parking Camera	Front and Rear All Variants	Rear Only
  Blind Spot Detection	All Variants
  Engine Immobiliser
  Central Locking	All Variants
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Child Safety Lock	All Variants
  Fog Lights	All Variants
  ADAS	All Variants
  ADAS Type	Level 2 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Blind Spot Monitor	All Variants
  BNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Adult Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Child Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming All Variants	Auto Dimming
  Surround View Camera	Yes& 360 View Camera All Variants	Data Not Available
  EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	Data Not Available
  EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	Data Not Available
  Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Data Not Available
  Door Ajar Warning	Data Not Available

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Ventilated Seats, Ventilated Seats Type, AC, Rear AC Vents

  Ventilated Seats	Front Row All Variants
  Ventilated Seats Type	Cooled All Variants
  AC	All Variants
  Rear AC Vents	All Variants
  Automatic climate control	All Variants
  Heater	All Variants
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	All Variants
  Cruise Control	All Variants
  Start / Stop Button	All Variants
  Power Steering	All Variants
  Multifunction Steering Wheel	All Variants
  Leather streering wheels	All Variants
  Drive Modes	4 All Variants	Data Not Available
  Keyless Entry	Smart Key All Variants	Foldable Key
  Parking Assist	All Variants
  Parking Sensors	Front and Rear All Variants	Front and Rear
  Electronically Adjustable Seats
  Glove Box Cooling	All Variants
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	All Variants
  Rear Row Seat Adjustment
  Seat Upholstery	Leather All Variants	Fabric + Leatherette
  Folding Rear Seat	All Variants
  Split Rear Seat	All Variants
  Massage Seats
  Adjustable Headrests	All Variants
  Cup Holders
  puddle lamp
  Glovebox Lamp	All Variants
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  GPS & Navigation	All Variants
  Adjustable Steering	Electrically Adjustable All Variants	Tilt & Telescopic
  Ambient Light	All Variants
  Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V Only All Variants	12V, Usb And Type C
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb And Type C All Variants	Usb Only
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline All Variants	Powered - 4 Way
  Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Powered - 4 Way
  Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed
  Front Seat Back Pockets	Driver & Co-Driver Side	Driver & Co-Driver Side
  Headlamps	Led All Variants	Led
  Head Up Display
  Instrument Console	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Paddle Shifters	All Variants
  Parcel Tray
  Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake All Variants	Electronic Parking Brake with an Auto Hold
  Rear Armrest	Yes, With Cup Holders	Yes, With Cup Holders
  Sunshades	Rear Only	Data Not Available
  Distance to Empty display	Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity, Engine Type, No. of Cylinders, No. of valves per cylinder

  Engine Capacity	2998 cc 2 Variants 2993 cc 2 Variants	1991 cc
  Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine All Variants	DOHC
  No. of Cylinders	6 All Variants	4
  No. of valves per cylinder	4 All Variants	4
  Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	Data Not Available
  Fuel Type	Petrol 2 Variants Diesel 2 Variants	Petrol
  Transmission Type	Automatic All Variants	Automatic
  Gears	8 All Variants	9
  Power	375 bhp @ 5200 - 6250 rpm 2 Variants 261 bhp @ 4000 rpm 2 Variants	402 bhp
  Torque	520 Nm @ 1850 rpm 2 Variants 650 Nm @ 1500 rpm 2 Variants	500 Nm @ 5000 rpm
  Drivetrain	AWD All Variants	AWD
  ARAI Certified Economy	12 kmpl All Variants	14.5 kmpl
  Top Speed	243 kmph All Variants	250 kmph
  Acceleration	5.4 secs (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants 6.5 secs (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants	Data Not Available
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
  Turbocharger
  Compression Ratio	11.0:1 16.5:1	Data Not Available
  Fuelling	DFi	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	4922 mm	4791 mm
  Width	2004 mm	2033 mm
  Height	1745 mm	1450 mm
  Wheelbase	2975 mm	2875 mm
  Ground Clearance	216 mm	112 mm
  No. of Seats	5 All Variants	5
  No. of Doors	5	5
  Fuel Tank Capacity	83 Litres 2 Variants 80 Litres 2 Variants	Data Not Available
  Engine Oil Capacity	6.5 Litres All Variants	6.5 Litres
  Boot Space	650 Litres	455 Litres
  Kerb Weight	1790 kg 2080 kg 1770 kg 2135 kg	1840 kg
  Body Type	SUV	Sedan

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Front Brakes, Rear Brakes

  Front Suspension	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	McPherson Struts with Adaptive Damping
  Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Four-Link Axle with Adaptive Damping
  Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Spare Wheel	{265/50 R19}& Steel Rim	Data Not Available
  Front Tyre Size	315/55 R21 1 Variant 275/45 R20 2 Variants 265/50 R19 1 Variant	245/35 R19
  Rear Tyre Size	315/55 R21 1 Variant 305/40 R20 2 Variants 265/50 R19 1 Variant	245/35 R19
  Turning Radius	6.3 meters	5.9 meters
  Wheels Size	R21 All Variants	R19
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Data Not Available

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• Exterior

  Power Windows, Rear Wiper, Rear Defogger, Daytime Running Lights

  Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) All Variants	Front & Rear With Auto Down (All Four)
  Rear Wiper	All Variants
  Rear Defogger	All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants
  Automatic Headlamps	All Variants
  Follow Me Home Headlamps
  Antenna	Sharkfin	Sharkfin
  Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
  Bumpers	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
  Outside Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable with Autofold
  Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants	Body Coloured With Indicators
  Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Roof Mounted
  Roof Rails	Silver Finish
  Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants
  Tail Gate	Powered	Data Not Available

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• Instrumentation

  Low Fuel Level Warning, Adjustable Cluster Brightness, Fuel level guage, Shift Indicator

  Low Fuel Level Warning	All Variants
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness	All Variants
  Fuel level guage	Digital	Digital
  Shift Indicator
  Tachometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Speedometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Odometer	Digital All Variants	Digital
  Gear Indicator	Data Not Available
  Avg fuel economy display	Data Not Available

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• Infotainment & Communication

  Voice Command, Infotainment Screen, Multifunction Display, Touchscreen Size

  Voice Command	All Variants
  Infotainment Screen	All Variants
  Multifunction Display	All Variants
  Touchscreen Size	12.3 inches All Variants	10.25 inches
  Bluetooth Compatibility	All Variants
  Gesture Control	All Variants
  Integrated Music System	Premium Type All Variants	Premium Type With Subwoofer
  Speakers	16 All Variants	6
  AM/FM Radio
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front All Variants
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
  Front tweeters

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty, Extended Warranty

  Basic Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/ Unlimted Kms
  Extended Warranty	Upto 6 Years /200000 kms	Data Not Available

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Strong performance across engines, with smooth and powerful acceleration Premium, high-quality interior with advanced tech and features Comfortable ride and refined driving experience, great for long journeys Spacious cabin and good practicality, especially for families Balanced handling for its size, still offers a sporty BMW feel	The AMG C 43 delivers strong performance with over 400 bhp and quick acceleration. AWD system provides excellent grip and confidence at high speeds. Premium cabin with MBUX tech and high-quality materials. Balances daily usability with sporty driving characteristics. Sharp handling makes it fun on twisty roads.
  Cons	Expensive to buy and maintain compared to rivals Fuel efficiency isn’t great, especially in petrol variants Not as sharp to drive as smaller BMWs No third-row option, limits flexibility for larger families Infotainment can feel complex, with heavy reliance on screens	Lacks the emotional appeal and sound of older AMG engines. Ride can feel firm over bad roads. Expensive for a 4-cylinder performance sedan. Gearbox can feel jerky at low speeds.

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BMW X5Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

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