Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 5 Series comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 40.9 Lakh

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₹ 55.4 Lakh

Overview

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Vs BMW 5 Series Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the C-Class Vs 5 Series on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

C-Class Vs 5 Series – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW 5 Series in New Delhi starts at ₹ 55.4 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 60.9 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW 5 Series costs ₹ 60.9 Lakh, whereas the BMW 5 Series Diesel top-end costs ₹ 68.4 Lakh. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz C-Class price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 40.9 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 65.55 Lakh for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class costs ₹ 42.95 Lakh, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes with a price tag of ₹ 51.25 Lakh.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	BMW 5 Series
Price	₹ 40.9 Lakh	₹ 55.4 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	BMW
Body Type	Sedan	Sedan
Mileage	14.49 Kmpl	15.56 Kmpl
Power	201 bhp	248 bhp
Engine	1991 CC	1998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

C-Class Vs 5 Series – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW 5 Series base Petrol engine returns 16 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 19 Kmpl. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class base Petrol returns 14 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 12 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

C-Class Vs 5 Series – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW 5 Series gets 248 bhp Petrol engine and 2 Diesel 187, 261 bhp engines, whereas the Mercedes-Benz C-Class comes in 2 Petrol 201, 245 bhp engines and 2 Diesel 192, 241 bhp engines.

Engine

Engine Type	2.0-litre Petrol Engine	TwinPower Turbo Inline 4-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	1991 CC	1998 CC
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Power	201 bhp@5800-6100 rpm	248 bhp@5200 rpm
Torque	280 Nm@3000-4000 rpm	350 Nm@1450-4800 rpm
Drive Train	RWD	RWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4686 mm	4907 mm
Width	1810 mm	2102 mm
Height	1442 mm	1464 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2970 mm
Ground Clearance	157 mm	158 mm
Boot Space	480 L	520 L
Kerb Weight	1655 Kg	N/A
Gross Weight	2125 Kg	N/A
Front Track	N/A	1600 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1627 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	5.60 m
No. Of Doors	4	4
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	225/50 R17	245/45 R18
Rear Tyre Size	225/50 R17	245/45 R18

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Double Arm Axle
Rear Suspension	Agility Control Suspension With Selective Damping System	Aluminium Integral Axle

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	14.49 Kmpl	15.56 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	66.0	70.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.7 seconds	6.2 seconds
Max Speed	239	231

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Auto Dimming IRVM		-
Child Seat Anchor - ISOFIx		-
Downhill Brake Control		-
Electric Parking Brake		-
Height adjustable Seat Belt		-
IGN Key Interlock System		-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock		-
Vehicle Stability Management		-
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)	-
Crash Sensor	-
Remote Control Parking	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	ARTICO Leather	Leather Dakota
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
60:40 Split Folding Rear Seat		-
Drive Mode Select		-
Escort Headlamps		-
Extendable Sunvisor with Vanity Mirror Illumination		-
Front and Rear Map Lamp		-
Front and Rear Power Windows		-
Front Pocket Lighting		-
Glove Box cooling		-
Height Adjustable Front and Rear Seat Headrests		-
Motor Driven Power Steering		-
Preinstallation for Vehicle Set-Up		-
Rear USB Charger		-
SunGlass Holder		-
Welcome Function		-
Wireless Phone Charger		-

Lights

Light Type	LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

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