BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Last Updated: October 12, 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 23 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 1993cc engine producing 197.13bhp@3600rpm. 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/charge23 kmpl
Engine / Battery 83.9 kWh1993 cc
Max power / Motor 592.73bhp197.13bhp@3600rpm
Top speed Not Available245 Km/h

i5 vs C-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW i5 M60 xDriveMercedes-Benz C-Class C 220d
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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 1993 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 592.73bhp 197.13bhp@3600rpm
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) Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) Not Available 23 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. 2.60 Lakh C-Class Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
Not Available
1993 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
OM654M
Motor Power
442 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
Not Available
1993 cc
Battery Capacity
83.9 kWh
Not Available
Max Power
592.73bhp
197.13bhp@3600rpm
Range
516 km/charge
Not Available
Max Torque
795Nm
440Nm@1800-2800rpm
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)
Diesel
0-100 kmph
Not Available
7.3 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
66 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
245 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
Not Available
23 Kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Suspension Front
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless

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
Reported Boot Space
490 Litres
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
540 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
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
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Active Park Assist with PARKTRONIC
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
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
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
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
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
AVANTGARDE exterior (With the AVANTGARDE Exterior
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Not Available
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
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
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
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
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Not Available
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
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
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

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
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
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

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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