BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 67.00 Lakh, which is Rs. 10.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW 5 Series, priced at Rs. 77.00 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.

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5 Series vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW 5 SeriesMercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 77.00 LakhRs. 67.00 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 300BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase 330Li M Sport
Rating
13 reviews
53 reviews
35 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 77.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 67.00 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 62.70 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 1999 cc 1998 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 255bhp@4500rpm 254.79bhp 254.79bhp@5000rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 4 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed 8-Speed AT
Drive Type RWD RWD RWD
Colors
BMW 5 Series Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 15.7 Kmpl 23 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available Not Available F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Boot Space Not Available 455 Liters 480 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Not Available Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 1,48,953 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,29,608 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,21,290 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance 5 Series Insurance C-Class Insurance 3 Series Long Wheelbase Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
1998 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
Petrol Mild Hybrid
TwinPower Turbo
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1999 cc
1998 cc
Max Power
255bhp@4500rpm
254.79bhp
254.79bhp@5000rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1600rpm
400Nm
400Nm@1550-4400rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
4
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed
8-Speed AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1675 Kg
1645 Kg
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort,ECOPRO, Sport
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available
Not Available
Fast Charging
Not Available
No
Not Available

20-80 kmph (kickdown)
Not Available
Not Available
4.57 s
Braking (100-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
35.25 Meters
Braking (80-0 kmph)
Not Available
Not Available
22.85 Meters
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
Not Available
5.7 Sec
6.2 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
15.7 Kmpl
23 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
15 kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
Not Available
225/45 R18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
Not Available
225/45 R18
Suspension Front
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Not Available
Multi-link suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Type
Power
Not Available
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
F:225/45 R18,R:255/40 R18
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial
Radial tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Not Available
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)
Floor mats in Velour,Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet,Galvanic embellisher for controls,Storage compartment package,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Comfort enhanced Seats in Front and Rear,Black High gloss and Aluminium combination,Widescreen Curved Display
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
Not Available
12.28
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Not Available
Leather
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Reported Boot Space
500 Litres
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
455
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
5
Doors
4
4
4
Boot Space
Not Available
455 Liters
480 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Not Available
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
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Not Available
No
Boot Opening
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5165*2156*1518 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
4823*1827*1441 mm3
Wheelbase
3105 mm
2636 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
4
4
4

Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Not Available
Launch Control Function,Servotronic Steering Assist,BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices,Intelligent E-call,Remote software upgrade,MyBMW App with Remote Services,Intelligent Personal Assistant,Rear View Camera with Park Distance Control (front & rear)m,Comfort Access with Digital Key),BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
No
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto,BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps,Touch functionality,iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons,Voice Control
Automatic Climate Control
No
2 Zone
3 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Drive Modes
Not Available
4
3
No of Speakers
Not Available
13
16
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Boot
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
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
M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side sills and rear apron in body colour with front bumper trim insert in Dark Shadow metallic,BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical double slats in Chrome High-Gloss,BMW Kidney frame in Chrome High-Gloss,Car key with M designation,BMW Individual High-Gloss shadow line with window frame decorative moulding, window guide-rail and mirror frame in Black High-Gloss,M door sill finishers front and rear,Exterior mirrors electrically adjustable and heated electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Heat Protection Glazing,Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen,LED headlights with extended contents,Active Air Stream Kidney Grille
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Compass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & telescopic
Not Available
Tilt & telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
Not Available
14.88 inch
Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
40:20:40 Split
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
No
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
No
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
8
7
8
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Cruise Control with Braking Function,Parking Assistant with(Lateral Parking,Reversing Assistant),Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser and Crash Sensor,Emergency Spare Wheel,Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls,Side-impact protection,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,Head airbags
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
Not Available
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Not Available
No
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
No

Find My Car Location
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Not Available
MyBMW
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

rearLegroom
Not Available
357 mm
Not Available
frontLegroom
Not Available
295 mm
Not Available
rearHeadroom
Not Available
955 mm
Not Available
frontHeadroom
Not Available
955 mm
Not Available

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.
On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
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 C-Class 5 Series
Comfort 4.4 5.0
Safety 4.5 5.0
Features 4.6 5.0
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On the basis of comfort, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is cheaper than BMW 5 Series by ₹10.00 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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