BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz CLS

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz CLS. The BMW 5 Series price is Rs. 72.90 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS price is Rs. 84.70 Lakh. The BMW 5 Series is available in 1998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLS is available in 1950 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. 5 Series provides the mileage of 15.7 kmpl.

5 Series vs CLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	5 Series	CLS
Price	Rs. 72.90 Lakh	Rs. 84.70 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1998 cc	1950 cc
Power	255 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Rs. 72.90 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

Rs. 84.70 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW 5 Series

530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

Mercedes-Benz CLS

300d [2018-2019]

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.5
Engine	1998 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder	1950 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type		CDI
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	255 bhp @ 4500 rpm	241 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	400 Nm @ 1600 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	15.7View Mileage Details
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	Driver	All
One Touch Up	Driver	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Head Unit Size	Not Applicable	2 Din
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest: forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, headrest: forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silver Bronze accent with Fineline wood Trim
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Carbon Black	Ruby Black Metallic
	Sparkling Cooper Grey	Obsidian Black Metallic
		Cavansite Blue Metallic
		Designo Hyacinth Red
		Iridium Silver Metallic
		Graphite Grey Metallic
		Designo Selenite Grey Magno
		Polar White Metallic
		Designo Diamond White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0/5

3 Ratings

4.3/5

3 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	4.5Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.5Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	4.3Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	4.7Value for Money	4.5Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

BMW 5 Series 530Li M Sport (Titanium Bronze)

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Best of Best

This is the best car, I ever ride. This is the car 2hick gives you everything. Such as Luxury, comfort. And everything what you paid for. Before this car I used fortuner. But when I purchased this. I got everything. This is the best Luxuriest car of Mercedes Benz in my opinion. I always want to have a Mercedes, now I have Mercedes Benz CLS

More Expert Reviews on 5 Series and CLS

BMW 5 Series 530Li First Drive Review

By Vikrant Singh25 Jul 2024

Here are our first impressions of the new BMW 5 Series 530Li.

Length (mm)	5165	4988
Width (mm)	2156	1890
Height (mm)	1518	1435
Wheelbase (mm)	3105	2939
Kerb Weight (kg)		1927

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		66

Front Brake Type		Disc
Rear Brake Type		Disc
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Alloy
Front Tyres	225 / 55 R18	225 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	225 / 55 R18	275 / 40 R18

Sunroof / Moonroof	Electro-Transparent Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Remote with Boot Opener
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited