BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Last Updated: November 1, 2026

BMW M5 price starts at Rs. 2.12 Crore, which is Rs. 8.50 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, priced at Rs. 2.20 Crore. In terms of mileage, the M5 offers a claimed 49.75 kmpl, while the S-Class delivers 115 km/charge kmpl. On the performance front, the M5 uses a 4395cc engine producing 717bhp@5600-6500rpm and the S-Class a 2999cc engine producing 429.12bhp. If you're deciding between the M5 and S-Class, the M5 is the better pick for performance, while the S-Class stands out for mileage.

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M5 vs S-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW M5Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 2.12 CroreRs. 2.20 Crore
Mileage 49.75 kmpl115 km/charge kmpl
Engine 4395 cc2999 cc
Max power 717bhp@5600-6500rpm429.12bhp
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

M5 vs S-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW M5 xDriveMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450e
Rating
4 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.12 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.20 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 4395 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SedanAll Sedan Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 717bhp@5600-6500rpm 429.12bhp
No Of Cylinders 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox Not Available 9-Speed
Drive Type AWD RWD
Colors
BMW M5 Colors
Mercedes Benz S-Class Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 49.75 Kmpl 115 km/charge kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 345 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 4,09,136 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 4,25,579 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 8.45 Lakh M5 Insurance Rs. 8.78 Lakh S-Class Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
4395 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
V8 Hybrid
3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol
Motor Power
535 kW
Not Available
Engine Displacement
4395 cc
2999 cc
Max Power
717bhp@5600-6500rpm
429.12bhp
Range
Not Available
115 km/charge
Max Torque
1000Nm@1800-5400rpm
680Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
Not Available
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2465 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
4
4
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
2 hrs 25 mins-11kW (0%-100%)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20 Min-60kW (10%-80%)

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
3.5 Sec
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
67 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
49.75 Kmpl
115 km/charge kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
285/40 ZR20
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
295/35 ZR21
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Not Available
Brakes Rear
Disc
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Interior camera
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Ambient light
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
Not Available
Doors
4
Not Available
Boot Space
Not Available
345 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4983*1903*1469 mm3
5304*1321*1503 mm3
No. Of Doors
4
Not Available

USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
With Storage
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Yes
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
No of Speakers
Not Available
31
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Interior camera
Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Front Only
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
14.4 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
13.1
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Not Available
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
7
15
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Yes
Yes
Valet Mode
Yes
Not Available

grossWeight
Not Available
3070 kg
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BMW M5 Vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class FAQs

Which car is best between BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
The BMW M5 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz S-Class by ₹8.50 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
For the xDrive version, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M5 produces 717bhp@5600-6500rpm of power and 1000Nm@1800-5400rpm of torque. Whereas for the S 450e version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of S-Class produces 429.12bhp of power and 680Nm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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