BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: September 27, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 65.60 Lakh, which is Rs. 11.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 76.60 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the 5 Series offers a claimed 15.7 kmpl, while the C-Class delivers 23 kmpl. On the performance front, the 5 Series uses a 1998cc engine producing 255bhp@4500rpm and the C-Class a 1999cc engine producing 254.79bhp. If you're deciding between the 5 Series and C-Class, the C-Class is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the 5 Series stands out for performance.

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5 Series vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 76.60 LakhRs. 65.60 Lakh
Mileage 15.7 kmpl23 kmpl
Engine 1998 cc1999 cc
Max power 255bhp@4500rpm254.79bhp
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

5 Series vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW 5 Series 530LiMercedes-Benz C-Class C 300
Rating
13 reviews
53 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 76.60 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 65.60 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1999 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 254.79bhp
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl 23 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 455 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,26,900 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 3.25 Lakh 5 Series Insurance C-Class Insurance
Brochure
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
254.79bhp
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
400Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1675 Kg
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
23 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
15 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Reported Boot Space
500 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
455
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
4
4
Boot Space
Not Available
455 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds at
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2636 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
No of Speakers
Not Available
13
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
Not Available
Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds at
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Find My Car Location
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Classy, yet, sporty styling, refined petrol and diesel engine options available, loaded tech package, luxurious interior styling
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
  • Ground clearance will become a problem, especially over large speed breakers, rear seat under-thigh support is average, spare tyre reduces usable boot space

Is Mercedes-Benz C-Class Better Than BMW 5 Series?

100% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz C-Class over BMW 5 Series in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 86 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 5 Series on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
BMW 5 Series has out rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on all the rating factors.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor 5 Series C-Class
Comfort 4.4 5.0
Safety 4.5 5.0
Features 4.6 5.0
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BMW 5 Series Vs Mercedes Benz C-Class FAQs

Which car is best between BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
BMW 5 Series has out rated Mercedes-Benz C-Class on all the rating factors.
Which car is cheaper BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹11.00 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes Benz C-Class?
For the 530Li version, 1998 cc Petrol engine of 5 Series produces 255bhp@4500rpm of power and 400Nm@1600rpm of torque. Whereas for the C 300 version, 1999 cc Petrol engine of C-Class produces 254.79bhp of power and 400Nm of torque

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