Mercedes-BenzC-ClassvsBMW5-Series

Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 5-Series: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  Number of Airbags, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Speed Warning Alert, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

  Number of Airbags	7 Airbags (1 Driver 1 Front Passenger 2 Curtain 1 Driver Side 1 Front Passenger Side 1 Driver Side Knee) All Variants	6 Airbags (1 Driver 1 Front Passenger 2 Curtain 1 Driver Side 1 Front Passenger Side)
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	All Variants
  Speed Warning Alert	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	All Variants
  Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	All Variants
  Electronic Brake Assist (EBA)	All Variants
  Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	All Variants
  Traction Control System (TCS)	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	All Variants
  Emergency Stop Signal	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Seat Belt Reminder Warning	All Variants
  Rear Centre Three-Point Seatbelt		Data Not Available
  Rear Centre Headrest	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Hill Assist	3 Variants
  Parking Camera	Rear Only All Variants	Rear Only
  Engine Immobiliser
  Central Locking	All Variants
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Child Safety Lock	All Variants
  Door Ajar Warning
  ADAS	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Blind Spot Monitor	All Variants	Data Not Available
  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Inside Rear View Mirror (IRVM)	Auto Dimming All Variants	Auto Dimming
  Surround View Camera	Yes - 360 Degree View Camera All Variants	Yes - 360 Degree View Camera
  Dashcam	1 Variant	Data Not Available
  Lane Departure Warning	Data Not Available
  Hill Descent Control	Data Not Available
  Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera	Data Not Available

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Ventilated Seats, Cruise Control, Air Conditioner (AC), Rear AC Vents

  Ventilated Seats	Front Row All Variants	Front Row
  Cruise Control	3 Variants
  Air Conditioner (AC)	All Variants
  Rear AC Vents	All Variants
  Vanity Mirrors	All Variants
  Engine Start/Stop Switch	All Variants
  Power Steering	All Variants
  Multifunction Steering Wheel	All Variants
  Drive Modes	4 3 Variants	3
  Parking Sensors	Front and Rear All Variants	Data Not Available
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	All Variants
  Second Row Seat Adjustability
  Seat Upholstery	Leather All Variants	Vegan Leather
  Massage Seats	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Adjustable Headrests	All Variants
  Puddle Lamps
  Headlamp Levelling Adjustment
  Distance to Empty (DTE) Display	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic All Variants	Electrically
  Ambient Lighting	All Variants
  Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	12V And Usb All Variants	12V USB And Type C
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb Only All Variants	USB And Type C
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide, Recline And Height All Variants	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
  Driver Seat Adjustment	Powered - 8 Way	Manual Adjust - Slide Recline And Height
  Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
  Head Lamps	Led All Variants	LED
  Instrument Cluster	Digital 3 Variants	Digital
  Paddle Shifters	All Variants
  Parking Brake Type	Electric Park Brake All Variants	Electronic Parking Brake with an Auto Hold
  Rear Armrest	Yes - With Cup Holders	Yes - With Cup Holders
  Sunshades	Data Not Available	Rear Only

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity, Engine Type, No. of Cylinders, Cylinder Configuration

  Engine Capacity	1993 cc 1 Variant 1999 cc 3 Variants	1998 cc
  Engine Type	OM 654 1 Variant M264 Turbo with EQ Boost 1 Variant M254 1 Variant	530Li
  No. of Cylinders	4 All Variants	4
  Cylinder Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
  Fuel Type	Diesel 1 Variant Hybrid 3 Variants	Petrol
  Transmission Type	Automatic All Variants	Automatic
  Number of Gears	9 3 Variants	8
  Max Power	200 PS @ 3600 rpm 1 Variant 204 PS @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant 258 PS @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant	258 PS @ 4500 rpm
  Max Torque	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm 1 Variant 300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm 1 Variant 400 Nm @ 2000-3200 rpm 1 Variant	400 Nm @ 1600-4600 rpm
  Drivetrain	RWD All Variants	RWD
  ARAI Certified Mileage	23 kmpl 1 Variant 16.9 kmpl 1 Variant 15 kmpl 1 Variant	15.7 kmpl
  Max Speed	245 kmph 1 Variant 246 kmph 1 Variant 250 kmph 1 Variant	250 kmph
  Acceleration	7.3 Seconds (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants 6 Seconds (0-100 km/h) 2 Variants	6.1 Seconds (0-100 km/h)
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	4686 mm 4751 mm	5165 mm
  Width	1810 mm 2033 mm	2156 mm
  Height	1442 mm 1438 mm	1518 mm
  Wheelbase	2865 mm	3105 mm
  Ground Clearance	157 mm	158 mm
  Seating Capacity	5 All Variants	5
  No. of Doors	4	4
  Fuel Tank Capacity	40 Litres 1 Variant 66 Litres 2 Variants	60 Litres
  Engine Oil Capacity	8 Litres 2 Variants 6.6 Litres 1 Variant	5.5 Litres
  Boot Space	480 Litres 455 Litres	Data Not Available
  Kerb Weight	1675 kg 1720 kg	1715 kg
  Body Type	Sedan	Sedan

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Front Suspension Type, Rear Suspension, Front Brake Type, Rear Brake Type

  Front Suspension Type	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Comfort Suspension with stroke-dependent damper technology
  Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension& coil springs& gas-pressure shock absorbers& stabiliser	Independent Multi-link
  Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
  Spare Wheel	{125/80 R18}& Steel Rim	{225/55 R18}& Alloy Wheels
  Turning Radius	5.61 meters	6.03 meters
  Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

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• Lighting

  Fog Lamps

  Fog Lamps

  All Variants

  Data Not Available

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• Exterior

  Power Windows, Rear Wiper, Rear Defogger, Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

  Power Windows	Front only All Variants	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
  Rear Defogger	All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	All Variants
  Headlamp Features	All Variants
  Follow Me Home Headlamps	All Variants
  Antenna Type	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
  Bonnet Operation	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
  Door Handles Type	Body Colored	Body Colored
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVM)	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants	Body Coloured With Indicators
  Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Boot Mounted	Data Not Available
  Sunroof Type	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants	Panoramic Sunroof
  Tailgate (Boot) Operation	Powered	Powered

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• Instrumentation

  Instrument Cluster Brightness Adjustment

  Instrument Cluster Brightness Adjustment

  All Variants

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• Infotainment & Communication

  Voice Command, Infotainment, Bluetooth Connectivity, Speakers

  Voice Command	All Variants
  Infotainment	11.9 Inches 3 Variants	14.9 Inches
  Bluetooth Connectivity	All Variants
  Speakers	9 3 Variants	16
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front All Variants	Yes - Front
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
  Rear Seat Entertainment Screen		Data Not Available
  Gesture Control	Data Not Available

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• Warranty

  Standard Warranty, Extended Warranty

  Standard Warranty	2 Years/Unlimited Kms	3 Years/40000 Kms
  Extended Warranty	8 Years/Unlimited kms	Upto 6 Years/120000 Kms

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• ADAS Features

  Auto Park

  Auto Park

  All Variants

  Data Not Available

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Increased space and features Automatic Emergency brakes Quick and Smooth Acceleration Looks classy!	Well-priced sedan in the segment Spacious cabin with a good room for the rear seat passenger Comfortable seating with well-cushioned seats Feature-loaded interior with features such as 14.9-inch infotainment, 4-zone climate control, 18-speaker Bower & Wilkins sound system, and others Good ride and handling Smooth and refined petrol engine with an abundance of torque Smooth 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission Best-in-class dimensions Good safety features on offer such as 6-airbags, dynamic brake control, cornering brake control, ADAS, and more
  Cons	Expensive as compared to the rivals No performance oriented petrol option	No diesel or any other engine on offer Polarising looks, the stretched kidney grille might be an eyesore for some customers Polarising looks, the stretched kidney grille might be an eyesore for some customers Rear occupants get limited features and controls The rear seats are fixed on a single angle, and there is no recline function for the rear seat No rear sunblinds and seat ventilation

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