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BMW 5-Series LWBvsMercedes-Benz C-Class

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BMW 5-Series LWB

62% Match

The BMW 5 Series is the more complete luxury sedan, with a bigger body, longer wheelbase, more powerful engine, a proper Level 2 ADAS suite, 9 airbags with a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, four-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof with remote control. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class counters with a significantly lower ex-showroom price, a mild-hybrid powertrain, massage seats and wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, making it the sharper value pick for buyers who don't need the 5 Series' extra size and safety tech.

BMW 5-Series LWB

530Li Petrol 2.0L Turbo Automatic

₹76.6 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

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62%

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200 Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) 1.5L Turbo Automatic

₹61.2 - ₹67 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

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Daily Commuter

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

60% Match

For daily commuting, the C-Class's lower price, mild-hybrid efficiency assist and wireless smartphone connectivity make it the more sensible everyday choice over the pricier, thirstier 5 Series.

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Why C-Class for you?

Lower Cost of Entry

At Rs 61.2 lakh versus Rs 76.6 lakh, the C-Class is easier to justify for daily use.

Hybrid Assist in Traffic

The mild-hybrid motor and regenerative braking help in stop-start commuting conditions.

Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto

No need to plug in cables every day, a small but meaningful daily convenience.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the BMW 5-Series LWB and Mercedes-Benz C-Class stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

BMW 5-Series LWB

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW 5-Series LWB pulls ahead overall

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

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Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range
Driving Range 942 km
Regenerative Braking Yes

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels
Wheels Alloy Wheels Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres 19 205 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres 19 205 / 55 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre Space Saver
Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty 2 Years / Unlimited 3 Years / Unlimited

Engine/Battery/Motor Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof Panoramic Sunroof
Power Windows Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Keyless Start/ Button Start Yes Yes
Parking Assist 360 Degree Camera Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cruise Control Yes Yes

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt & Telescopic Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls Yes Yes
Steering Power assisted (Electric) steering Power assisted (Electric) steering

Mileage	ARAI: 15.7 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop	Yes
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.5 seconds (claimed)

Front Suspension		Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Rear Suspension		Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser
Advanced Suspension Features	No	No

Length Width Height	5165 mm * 2156 mm * 1518 mm	4751 mm * 1820 mm * 1437 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm	2865 mm
Seating Capacity	5 Seats and 2 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 litres	50 litres
Doors	4 Doors	4 Doors

Fuel Type		Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility		E20
Engine Type		M264+EQ Boost
Engine		1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Max Power (bhp@rpm)		201 bhp @ 5800 rpm (Max Power), 20 bhp @ 4000 rpm (Motor), 20 bhp (Generator Motor)
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		300 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger		Turbocharged
Idle Start/Stop		Yes
Emission Standard		BS6 Phase 2
Top Speed		246 kmph
Acceleration		0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds (claimed)
Mileage		User Reported: 14.65 kmpl

Airbags	9 Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Puncture Repair Kit	No	Yes
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam		No

Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Limited Slip Differential	No	No
Differential Lock	No	No

Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	19	205 / 55 R17
Rear Tyres	19	205 / 55 R17
Spare Wheel & Tyre		Space Saver
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes	Yes
ADAS	Level 2
Forward Collision Warning	Warning only
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Lane Functions	Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection	Yes	Yes
High-beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	Yes	Yes

Brakes		Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist (BA)	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	No

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars)	Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Blower with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Heater	Yes	Yes
Air Purifier	Yes	No

Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rear Defogger	Yes	Yes
Anti-glare ORVMs	No	Both Sides
Rear Wiper	No	No
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Body Coloured Door Handles
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Rain-sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes

Sunroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, Driver One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down

Keyless Start/ Button Start	Yes	Yes
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets	No	Yes
Sunglass Holder	No	No
Cabin Boot Access	No	No
Third Row Cup Holders	No	No
Umbrella Storage in Door	No	No
Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Bootspace		455 L
Boot Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders	No	No
Cooled Glovebox	No	No

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, hea
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, extended thigh support: forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Split Rear Seat	60:40	40:20:40
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Rear Armrest	Cup Holder	Cup Holder
Cabin Boot Access	No	No
Ventilated Seats	Front (Cooled)	Front (Cooled)
Massage Seats	No	Yes
Split Third Row Seat	No	No
Third Row Seat Type	No	No
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Driving Range	942 km
Regenerative Braking		Yes

Infotainment Screen	12.3" Touch-screen Display	11.9" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	18 Speakers	9 Speakers
AM/FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna
Gesture Control	No	No
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet
Integrated (in-dash) Music System	Yes	Yes
WiFi Hotspot	Yes	No
Voice Command	Yes	Yes
GPS Navigation System	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster Screen	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness	Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	No	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning	Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty, Instantaneous Fuel Consumption & Low Fuel Level Warning
Heads Up Display (HUD)	No	No
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed	Yes	Yes

Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering

Headlights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear	LED - Front & Halogen - Rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Yes	Yes (64)
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Headlights	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlight Height Adjuster	Yes	Yes
Puddle Lamps	Yes	Yes
Taillights	LED	LED

Over The Air (OTA) Updates	Yes	Yes
Emergency Call Button	Yes	Yes
Find My Car	Yes	Yes
Geo-fence	Yes	Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App	Yes	Yes
Remote AC: On / Off via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	Yes	Yes
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop	Yes	Yes
Alexa Compatibility	No	No
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	Yes	Yes

Interior		Dual Tone (Customisable)
Roof Rails	No	No
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Metallic
Body-coloured Bumpers	Yes	Yes
Rub-strips	No	No
Body Kit	No	No
Exhaust	Chrome Finish

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	Yes	Yes

BMW 5-Series LWBvsMercedes-Benz C-Class

BMW 5-Series LWB

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Which one describes you?

Daily Commuter

Enthusiast

Family

Long-Distance

Every vehicle has a different personality.

BMW 5-Series LWB pulls ahead overall

Features that matter every day.

Engine Performance

Battery Charging & Range

Transmission & Drivetrain

Suspension

Capacity & Dimensions

Tyre & Wheels

Warranty

Engine/Battery/Motor Performance

ADAS & Active Safety

Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)

Brakes

AC & Climate Control

Doors, Mirrors & Wipers

Sunroof & Windows

Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)

Storage

Seating & Ergonomics

Infotainment & Entertainment

Instrument Cluster

Steering

Lighting & Visibilty

Mobile App & Remote Controls

Design & Styling

Warning & Alerts

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