BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C43

Last Updated: September 6, 2026

Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 price starts at Rs. 94.05 Lakh, which is Rs. 25.45 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i5, priced at Rs. 1.20 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the AMG C43 returns a claimed 10 kmpl, while the i5 offers a claimed 516 km/charge. On the performance front, the i5 uses a 83.9kWh battery producing 592.73bhp and the AMG C43 a 1991cc engine producing 402.30bhp@6750rpm. If you're deciding between the i5 and AMG C43, the AMG C43 is the better pick for affordability.

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i5 vs AMG C43 Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i5Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.20 CroreRs. 94.05 Lakh
Mileage / Range 516 km/charge10 kmpl
Engine / Battery 83.9 kWh1991 cc
Max power / Motor 592.73bhp402.30bhp@6750rpm

i5 vs AMG C43 Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i5 M60 xDriveMercedes-Benz AMG C43 4Matic
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.20 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 94.05 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1991 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 592.73bhp 402.30bhp@6750rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
BMW i5 Colors
Mercedes Benz AMG C43 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 10 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 435 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags 6 Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,31,167 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,81,935 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance i5 Insurance AMG C43 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
Not Available
1991 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
2.0L M139l
Motor Power
442 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1991 cc
Battery Capacity
83.9 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
592.73bhp
402.30bhp@6750rpm
Range
516 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
795Nm
500Nm@5500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
Not Available
Charging Time (A.C)
4H-15mins-22Kw-( 0–100%)
Not Available
Charging Time (D.C)
30mins-205kw(10–80%)
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Petrol
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
10 kmpl

Shock Absorbers Type
Not Available
Adaptive Damping
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available

Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leatherette
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
4
4
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
435 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Powered
Powered
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Panoramic
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5060*2156*1505 mm3
4791*2033*1450 mm3
Wheelbase
2995 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Available
Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
No
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Not Available
No
Compass
Not Available
No
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Not Available
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
No
No
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
No
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
No
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
No
Speakers Rear
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
2
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
3
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
6
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
6
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
Not Available
3
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Feels friendly to drive, just like a normal C-Class Livable ride quality and can be used as a daily driver, luxurious cabin experience, spacious for four people and has a decent boot
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43
  • Plastic quality at certain places could’ve been better, You need to ring the 2-litre petrol engine hard to dial up the excitement, rivals offer the same or even better experience at a lower price point, space saver eats into boot space
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