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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW 5 Series Comparison

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S-Class vs 5 Series Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsS-Class5 Series
Price1.85 Cr75.8 L
Power2999 CC1998 CC
ClassSedanSedan
Mileage10 - 14 KM/L16 KM/L
S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.85 Cr
5 Series
BMW 5 Series
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹75.8 L
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S 350 d
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S 350 d
1.85 Cr
530 Li
BMW 5 Series
530 Li
75.8 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.0
6.8
Value For Money8.007.00
Significance8.007.00
Styling8.506.75
Comfort9.409.00
Safety9.008.75
Merit Or Usp8.908.00

Specifications

Engine Type3.0-Litre, V6 Diesel EngineTwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)2925 CC1998 CC
No. of Cylinders64
Power282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm255 bhp @ 4500 rpm @ 5200 rpm
Torque600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm400 Nm @ 1600 rpm @ 1450-4800 rpm
Top SpeedN/A250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph6.06.5
No. of gears98
Drive TrainRWDRWD
Emissions StandardN/ABS6 Phase 2
Length5289 mm5165 mm
Width1954 mm2156 mm
Height1503 mm1518 mm
Wheelbase3216 mm3105 mm
Ground Clearance109 mm158 mm
Kerb Weight2132 KG1750 KG
Boot Space530 L520 L
No. of Doors44
No. of RowsN/A2
Seating Capacity55
Fuel tank Capacity70.068.0
Mileage ARAI13.50 KM/L15.56 KM/L
Mileage - City12.00 KM/L12.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway16.00 KM/L16.00 KM/L
Front SuspensionAirmatic SuspensionDouble Arm Axle
Rear SuspensionAirmatic SuspensionAluminium Integral Axle
Front Brake TypeVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear Brake TypeVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Steering TypeElectric Power SteeringElectric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Steering Adjustability1Tilt & Telescopic
Wheel TypeAlloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Tyre TypeTubeless RadialTubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size245/45 R18245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size275/40 R18275/40 R18

Features

Air Conditioner4-Zone Luxury Automatic Climate ControlAutomatic Climate Control
Front ACNADual Zone
Rear ACNAVents Behind Front Armrest
Third Row AC ZoneNA No
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control YesDual Zone
Paddle Shift Yes Yes
Idle Start/Stop ButtonNA Yes
Cruise Control YesAdaptive
Power WindowsNA Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Remote Engine StartNA Yes
Hands-Free TailgateNA Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled GloveboxNA Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Electric TailgateNA Yes
Adjustable ORVMsNA Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone ChargerNA Yes
Bmw Head-Up Display No Yes
Wireless Charging No Yes
BMW Gesture Control No Yes
iDrive Touch Controller No Yes
BMW Display Key No Yes
Electric Glass Sunroof No Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central LockingNAKeyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Driver Seat AdjustmentNAElectrically Adjustable with Lumbar Support
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentNAManually Adjustable
Seat UpholsteryNALeather
Rear Armrest YesWith Cup Holder
Front Armrest YesAvailable with Storage
Folding Rear SeatNA Yes
Split Rear SeatNA60:40 Split
Front Seatback PocketsNA Yes
HeadrestsNAFront and Rear
Ventilated SeatsNAFront
Seat Memory FunctionNA Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat MountsNA Yes
No. of AirbagsNA6
Driver Airbags Yes Yes
Passenger Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbags Yes Yes
Rear Side AirbagNA Yes
Curtain AirbagNA Yes
Knee AirbagsNA Yes
ABS Yes Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorNA Yes
Hill Hold ControlNA Yes
Hill Assist Yes Yes
Hill Descent ControlNA No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)NA Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Blind Spot MonitoringNA Yes
Lane AssistNA Yes
Forward Collision WarningNA Yes
Auto Emergency BrakingNA Yes
Driver Drowsiness DetectionNA Yes
Child Seat Anchor PointsNA Yes
Parking SensorsNAFront, Rear
Speed Alert SystemNA Yes
Parking AssistanceNARear Camera with Guidelines
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockNA Yes
DashcamNA Yes
Electric ORVM HeatingNA Yes
Remote Control Parking No Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC) No Yes
Crash Sensor No Yes
Driving Experience Control No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light TypeMULTIBEAM LEDLED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)NALED
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes Yes
Fog LampsNALED
Ambient LightingNA Yes
Automatic High Beam AssistNA Yes
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsNA Yes
Cornering Lights Yes Yes
Cabin LampsNAFront and Rear
SunroofNAPanoramic
Roof RailsNA No
Shark Fin AntennaNA Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMsNA Yes
Chrome AccentsNA Yes
ORVM AdjustmentsNAElectric
Rear SpoilerNA Yes
Skid PlatesNA No
Side StepsNA No
Instrument ClusterNADigital
Trip MeterNAElectronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator Yes Yes
Average SpeedNA Yes
ClockNADigital
Low Fuel Warning Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessNA Yes
Gear IndicatorNA Yes
Shift IndicatorNA Yes
TachometerNADigital
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Infotainment SystemNA Yes
Touchscreen Display SizeNA12.3 inches
Audio SystemNAHarman Kardon
Speakers Yes16
TweetersNA2
SubwooferNA Yes
GPS Navigation Yes Yes
Voice CommandsNA Yes
Smartphone ConnectivityNAAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support Yes Yes
USB Support Yes Yes
AUX CompatibilityNA Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)NA Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)NA Yes
Radio Yes Yes
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System No Yes
Connected Car TechnologyNA Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)NA Yes
GeofencingNA Yes
Digital KeyNA Yes
AI Voice AssistanceNA Yes
Auto Park AssistNA Yes
Autonomous Driving LevelNALevel 2
SOS ButtonNA Yes
Type Battery WarrantyNA5 Years
Type Manufacturer WarrantyNA5 Years, 100,000 km

Pros Cons of Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Pros

  • The S-Class plug-in hybrid in India delivers a combined 435 bhp and 680 Nm of powertrain output.
  • Safety gets a serious boost with an advanced safety suite that packs 15 airbags as standard.
  • The 22kWh battery pack provides a fuel-saving electric-only driving range of up to 115 km per charge.
  • The upgraded cabin features a 13.1-inch touchscreen paired with dual wireless controllers for passengers.
  • An ultra-premium 31-speaker Burmester surround sound system is built directly into the new limousine package.

Cons

  • The price starts at a whopping Rs 2.20 Crore and goes all the way up to Rs 2.38 Crore.
  • Despite opening bookings immediately, deliveries only commence in Q4 of 2026.
  • The plug-in hybrid model is offered exclusively with a Rear-Wheel Drive layout.

Verdict

On paper, the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class plug-in hybrid looks like an absolute masterstroke for the Indian luxury market. By marrying a silky-smooth 3.0-litre straight-six with a substantial electric battery, Mercedes is promising the holy grail of flagship motoring. Which is zero-emission city commuting alongside uncompromised, long-distance highway range. Add to that the unprecedented safety shield of 15 airbags and the cutting-edge MB.OS tech, and it looks poised to set a whole new benchmark.

However, the real test will be on the tarmac. We still need to see how seamlessly the complex hybrid powertrain behaves in bumper-to-bumper gridlock and how beautifully the standard AIRMATIC suspension handles the added weight of the 22kWh battery pack. It is an engineering marvel on the spec sheet, but we will reserve our final judgment until we get the keys for a comprehensive road test.

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