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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs BMW M5 Comparison

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S-Class vs M5 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsS-ClassM5
Price1.85 Cr2.09 Cr
Power2999 CC4395 CC
ClassSedanSedan
Mileage10 - 14 KM/L9 KM/L
S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.85 Cr
M5
BMW M5
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.09 Cr
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S 350 d
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
S 350 d
1.85 Cr
Competition
BMW M5
Competition
2.09 Cr
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
7.0
7.6
Value For Money8.005.50
Significance8.005.50
Styling8.507.00
Comfort9.408.75
Safety9.009.00
Environment-6.25
Merit Or Usp8.908.00

Specifications

Engine Type3.0-Litre, V6 Diesel Engine4.4-litre, Twin-turbo V8 Engine
Displacement (CC)2925 CC4395 CC
No. of Cylinders68
Power282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm726 @ 6,000 rpm @ 6000 rpm
Torque600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm750 Nm @ 1,800-5,600 rpm @ 1800-5600 rpm
Top SpeedN/A250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph6.03.3
No. of gears9N/A
Drive TrainRWDAWD
Emissions StandardN/ABS6
No. of GearsN/A7
Length5289 mm4983 mm
Width1954 mm1903 mm
Height1503 mm1469 mm
Wheelbase3216 mm2982 mm
Ground Clearance109 mm121 mm
Kerb Weight2132 KG1930 KG
Boot Space530 L560 L
No. of Doors44
No. of RowsN/A2
Seating Capacity54
Fuel tank Capacity70.068.0
Mileage ARAI13.50 KM/L9.12 KM/L
Mileage - City12.00 KM/L7.10 KM/L
Mileage - Highway16.00 KM/LN/A
Front SuspensionAirmatic SuspensionDynamic Damper Control
Rear SuspensionAirmatic SuspensionDynamic Damper Control
Front Brake TypeVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear Brake TypeVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Steering TypeElectric Power SteeringElectric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability1Tilt & Telescopic
Wheel TypeAlloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Tyre TypeTubeless RadialTubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size245/45 R18275/35 ZR 20 Y
Rear Tyre Size275/40 R18285/35 ZR 20 Y
Spare Wheel TypeN/ATyre Repair Kit
Spare Wheel SizeN/A285/35 ZR 20 Y

Features

Air Conditioner4-Zone Luxury Automatic Climate Control4-Zone 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
Navigation function with 3D maps No Yes
Voice Control No Yes
BMW Head-Up Display with full-colour projection and M-specific content ? No Yes
CBU 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 AdjustmentNAElectrically Adjustable with Lumbar Support
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 Yes
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
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Yes Yes
Active headrests front No Yes
Attentiveness Assistant No Yes
Emergency Spare Wheel No Yes
Cornering Brake Control No Yes
BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system) No Yes
Passive Protection for pedestrians No Yes
Dynamic Stability Control No Yes
Electronic Parking Brake with auto hold function No Yes
Crash Sensor No Yes
Side-impact protection No Yes
Tyre Repair Kit No Yes
Warning triangle with first-aid kit No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light TypeMULTIBEAM LEDAdaptive LED
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 SizeNA10.25 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
- High-resolution 31 cm (12.3”) Control Display 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.

Pros Cons of BMW M5

Pros

  • Mind-bending performance that defies physics.
  • It effectively functions as two cars.
  • It is comfortable enough for daily commutes.
  • M1/M2 steering wheel buttons for customised driving.
  • Unpretentious appearance compared to flamboyant supercars.

Cons

  • Heaviest M5 ever.
  • Mixed reactions for its aggressive styling.
  • Other alluring options are available at this price point.
  • Milder engine sound compared to the pure V8s of the past.

Verdict

The BMW M5 (G90) is a super saloon that has successfully addressed the modern need for sustainability without sacrificing the M division’s soul and spirit. While purists may not enjoy the increased weight and hybridisation, the trade-off is a vehicle that offers a genuinely usable electric range for week-to-week travel and power-packed V8 performance for the weekends.
It is the automotive equivalent of Clark Kent, mild-mannered and respectable on the surface, but capable of revealing a superpower when the situation demands it. If you are looking for a single vehicle that can serve as a luxury family hauler and a track-day weapon, the BMW M5 remains the pragmatic king of the super saloon segment. It is not just a car; it is a statement that the future of performance is both electric and exhilarating.


Bilal concludes,

“Does that make the M5 a bargain? Perhaps. It isn’t as flashy or flamboyant as a raging bull, but that is the point of a sleeper. Clark Kent doesn’t want the world to know how super he really is underneath.”

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