BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Last Updated: October 12, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 1.13 Crore, which is Rs. 1.25 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz S-Class, priced at Rs. 2.38 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the S-Class delivers 115 km/charge kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2993cc engine producing 281.68bhp@4000rpm and the S-Class a 2999cc engine producing 429.12bhp. If you're deciding between the X5 and S-Class, the S-Class is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the X5 stands out for affordability.

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X5 vs S-Class Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.13 CroreRs. 2.38 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl115 km/charge kmpl
Engine 2993 cc2999 cc
Max power 281.68bhp@4000rpm429.12bhp
Top speed 243 Km/h250 Km/h

X5 vs S-Class Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive30d M SportMercedes-Benz S-Class S 450e AMG Line
Rating
28 reviews
5 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.13 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.38 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2993 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 281.68bhp@4000rpm 429.12bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed
Drive Type 4WD RWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Mercedes Benz S-Class Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 115 km/charge kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters 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. 2,19,367 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 4,60,399 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X5 Insurance S-Class Insurance
Brochure
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Displacement
2993 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
3.0-litre M256 Evo inline-6 turbo-petrol
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
2999 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
281.68bhp@4000rpm
429.12bhp
Range
Not Available
115 km/charge
Max Torque
650Nm@1500-2500rpm
680Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
RWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Kerb Weight
2170 Kg
2465 Kg
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
4
Fast Charging
Not Available
Yes
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20 Min-60kW (10%-80%)

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
5.7 Sec
Fuel Capacity
80 Liters
67 Liters
Top Speed
243 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
115 km/charge kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
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 Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Black, Sensatec Black
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
12.3
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights,Cornering Headlights,LED Tail lamps,LED Fog Lights
Not Available
Leather Seats
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
Not Available
Doors
5
Not Available
Boot Space
645 Liters
345 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Smart
Not Available
Additional Exterior Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Not Available
Hands-Free
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Not Available
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Not Available
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not Available
Outside Temperature Display
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Removable Convertible Top
No
Not Available
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
5304*1321*1503 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
Not Available
No. Of Doors
5
Not Available

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Addtional Comfort Features
Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
Yes
Massage Seats
Not Available
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
31
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
No
Not Available
Power Boot
Yes
Not Available
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Illuminated Kidney (Iconic Glow) Grille, BMW Adaptive LED Headlights with(BMW Selective Beam, High-beam assistant,Blue Design Element, Accent lighting with turn indicators), Sun Protection Glazing, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, BMW Individual roof rails High-Gloss Shadow Line
Burmester 4D High-End Surround Sound System
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Yes
Not Available
CD Changer
No
Not Available
CD Player
No
Not Available
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Driving Experience Control Eco
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Dolby Atmos
Not Available
Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
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
Not Available
14.4 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
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
No
13.1
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Dual Trip Meter
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
Push Ignition
Yes
Not Available
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
DVD Playback
No
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
Moon Roof
Yes
Not Available

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbags
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
No
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
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Yes
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
6
15
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Automatic Start/Stop function, Active Air Stream Kidney Grille, Intelligent Light Weight Construction with 50:50 load distribution, Brake Energy Regeneration, Active Park Distance Control (PDC), Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser, Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function, ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats, Run-Flat Tyres with reinforced side walls, Three-point seat belts at all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners and belt force limiters in the front, Warning triangle with first-aid kit, Crash Sensor and Dynamic Braking Lights, Emergency Spare Wheel
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Both
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
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
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes

Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3070 kg
rearTread
1686 mm
Not Available
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Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
As per the users experiences BMW X5 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, maintenance and safety in your car. On the basis of performance, comfort and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz S-Class by ₹1.25 Crore.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz S-Class?
For the xDrive30d M Sport version, 2993 cc Diesel engine of X5 produces 281.68bhp@4000rpm of power and 650Nm@1500-2500rpm of torque. Whereas for the S 450e AMG Line 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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