BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]. The BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. The BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is available in 2143 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Diesel. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

X5 vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X5	CLS [2014-2018]
Price	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 73.91 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2143 cc
Power	375 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

Rs. 73.91 Lakh

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

250 CDI

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.4
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2143 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbochaged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	201 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	996
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Others	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 Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	AIRMATIC air suspension
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	AIRMATIC air suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.3	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R22	245 / 45 R17
Rear Tyres	305 / 40 R22	245 / 45 R17

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
High-beam Assist
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Captain Seats
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All
One Touch Up	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display
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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	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
Internal Hard Drive
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Magnetite Black
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Cavensite Blue
	Mineral White Metallic	Citrine Brown
		Designo Hyacinth Red Metallic
		Diamond Silver
		Designo Diamond White Bright

More Expert Reviews on X5 and CLS [2014-2018]

Mercedes Benz CLS 250CDI

By Ninad Mirajgaonkar30 Jul 2015

The CLS is the stylised version of the Mercedes cars offering that extra bit of drama that is missing from their premium lineup. While the looks have been a hit with the Indian buyers, the big petrol engine and high price tag has been a spoilsport.

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X5 vs CLS [2014-2018] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]?

BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] price is Rs. 73.91 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018] is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of X5 compared to CLS [2014-2018]?

For the xDrive40i xLine variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque. For the 250 CDI variant, 2143 cc Diesel engine of CLS [2014-2018] produces 201 bhp @ 3800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz CLS [2014-2018]

Length (mm)	4922	4937
Width (mm)	2004	1881
Height (mm)	1745	1418
Wheelbase (mm)	2975	2874
Kerb Weight (kg)		1850

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		475
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	83	80

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock	Electronic

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
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Parking with Key

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited