BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: August 28, 2026

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price starts at Rs. 59.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 59.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BMW i5, priced at Rs. 1.20 Crore. In terms of efficiency, the C-Class returns a claimed 16.9 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 C-Class a 1496cc engine producing 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm. If you're deciding between the i5 and C-Class, the C-Class is the better pick for affordability.

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i5 vs C-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW i5Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.20 CroreRs. 59.90 Lakh
Mileage / Range 516 km/charge16.9 kmpl
Engine / Battery 83.9 kWh1496 cc
Max power / Motor 592.73bhp201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Top speed Not Available246 Km/h

i5 vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i5 M60 xDriveMercedes-Benz C-Class C 200
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.20 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 59.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement Not Available 1496 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 592.73bhp 201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
No Of Cylinders Not Available 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
BMW i5 Colors
Mercedes Benz C-Class Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 16.9 Kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 540 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. 1,15,874 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.73 Lakh i5 Insurance Rs. 2.33 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
Not Available
1496 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
OM654M
Motor Power
442 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1496 cc
Battery Capacity
83.9 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
592.73bhp
201.15bhp@5800-6800rpm
Range
516 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
795Nm
300Nm@1800-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
Not Available
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
No
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Fuel Supply System
Not Available
ISG
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1615 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Fast Charging
No
No
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
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
246 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
16.9 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Velour Floor Mats (provided in the respective appointments color with matching edging, the mats protect the footwell against dirt, removed rapidly to be vacuumed or cleaned.), AVANTGARDE interior (With the AVANTGARDE Interior, you can show what is important to you: The avantgarde highlights in the expressively designed interior with ambient lighting will bring you joy day after day. • Seats with unique seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest. • Multifunction sports steering wheel in leather steering wheel bezel in silver chrome. • Ambient lighting • Free-standing, fully digital instrument display with 12.3 inch LCD colour display • High-resolution central display slightly tilted towards the driver with 11.9 inch screen With MBUX multimedia system • Upper part of the instrument panel in black and lower part in black or macchiato beige with contrasting top stitching •
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leatherette
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Rear Seat Headrest
4
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
540
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
540 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
Rain Sensing Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Wheel Covers
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Powered
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Available
Not Available
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5060*2156*1505 mm3
4751*1820*1437 mm3
Wheelbase
2995 mm
2636 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC,
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Central display :- The high-resolution central display 11.9 inch diagonal screen with touch entry with LCD technology, USB package ( two additional USB-C ports under the front armrest), MBUX Navigation Premium, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Natural Voice Control, Touch Control Concept,Fingerprint Scanner, Vehicle Monitoring, Navigation Connectivity, package, Vehicle Set-Up (Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Remote Door Locking and Unlocking, Speed Alert, Send2Car function, Remote Engine Start/Stop), Navigation Connectivity package, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Smartphone Integration (wireless via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto), Extended Functions MBUX,, App connected features:- Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Geo-fencing, Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant, Windows/sunroof open close from App, Additional Mercedes me connect feat
Automatic Climate Control
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
9
Adjustable Steering
Not Available
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
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior, you can further enhance the individuality and sportiness of your vehicle, and show clearly that you attach importance to style and high quality. The interplay of the design features results in an extraordinarily expressive vehicle. • Radiator grille with integral Mercedes star and a chromed louvre, surround of the radiator grille in chrome • 17 inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted highgloss black with high-sheen finish • Dynamic front bumper with centrally positioned trim element in mirror chrome and air inlets with diamond-pattern mesh in grained black • Rear bumper painted in vehicle colour with centrally positioned wing in mirror chrome • Beltline trim strips in polished aluminium • Side window surrounds in polished aluminium • Trim on the B-pillars in high-gloss black • Bar on the rear side windows in high-gloss b
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
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
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
11.9 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
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
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Not Available
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Front
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
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Not Available
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring system, TIREFIT, Active Brake Assist, PRE-SAFE
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag
Not Available
Yes

Find My Car Location
Not Available
Yes

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
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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
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