BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The BMW M5 price is Rs. 1.99 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore. The BMW M5 is available in 4395 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in 2925 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel.

M5 vs S-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M5	S-Class
Price	Rs. 1.99 Crore	Rs. 1.77 Crore
Engine Capacity	4395 cc	2925 cc
Power	717 bhp	282 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW M5

Competition

Rs. 1.99 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

Rs. 1.77 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW M5

Competition

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

S 350d

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.5	6.4
Engine	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Twin-Turbocharged V8	2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm	282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm	600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Driving Range (km)	69
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery	Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Four-Link with Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control	Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	285 / 40 R20	R19
Rear Tyres	295 / 35 R21	R19

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp		Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Illuminated
Soft-close Door	Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	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
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.8
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support 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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	12 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Silverstone \| Black , Aragon Brown \| Black , Black \| Black	Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim
Rear Armrest		With Audio controls & Cup holder
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	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	M Isle of Man Green metallic	Nautic Blue
	Black Sapphire metallic	Onyx Black
	M Carbon Black metallic	High Tech Silver
	M Marina Bay Blue metallic	Diamond White Bright
	Fire Red metallic
	M Brooklyn Grey metallic
	Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic

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M5 vs S-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class?

BMW M5 price is Rs. 1.99 Crore and Mercedes-Benz S-Class price is Rs. 1.77 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of M5 compared to S-Class?

For the Competition variant, 4395 cc Petrol engine of M5 produces 717 bhp @ 5600 rpm of power and 1000 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the S 350d variant, 2925 cc Diesel engine of S-Class produces 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm of power and 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm of torque.

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BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Length (mm)	4983	5289
Width (mm)	1903	1954
Height (mm)	1469	1503
Wheelbase (mm)	2982	3216
Ground Clearance (mm)	128
Kerb Weight (kg)	1970

Doors (Doors)	4	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	530
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		65

Sunroof / Moonroof		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)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
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 Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Alexa Compatibility

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

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