Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW i5 vs BMW i4

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW i5 and BMW i4. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 59.40 Lakh, BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and BMW i4 price is Rs. 72.50 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is available in 1496 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

C-Class vs i5 vs i4 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	C-Class	i5	i4
Price	Rs. 59.40 Lakh	Rs. 1.20 Crore	Rs. 72.50 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1496 cc	-	-
Power	201 bhp	601 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

Rs. 59.40 Lakh

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

Rs. 72.50 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class

C 200

BMW i5

M60 xDrive

BMW i4

eDrive35 M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	246	230	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	7.3	3.8	6
DC Fast Charging			10-80 % : 31 mins, 200 kW charger
AC Fast Charging			0-100 % : 8 hrs 25 mins, 11 kW charger
Engine	1496 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	M264+EQ Boost	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	201 bhp @ 5800 rpm	601 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	300 Nm @ 1800-4000 rpm	795 Nm
Max Motor Performance	20 bhp		282 bhp @ 8000 rpm, 430 Nm
Driving Range (km)		516	483
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		Not Applicable
Battery		83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion	70.2 kWh, Lithium Ion, 398.5 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor		2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC		Not Applicable, Not Applicable

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser		Double-joint Spring Strut with Hydraulically Damped Torque Strut Bearing
Rear Suspension	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser		Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Suspension
Front Brake Type	Disc		Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc		Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)			6.25
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver
Front Tyres	205 / 55 R17	245 / 40 R20	245 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	205 / 55 R17	275 / 35 R20	225 / 45 R18

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 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

Comfort & Convenience

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

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	15
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED		LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind	Electric

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless		Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless		Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	11.9		14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	9	17	17
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
DVD Playback

Mobile App Features

Storage
Airbags

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	20 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, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	12 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	20 way electrically adjustable (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, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)	14 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	14 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone		Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Customisable		Black & Biege
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear		Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator		Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Sodalite Blue	Black Sapphire Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
Obsidian Black	M Carbon Black Metallic	Skyscraper Grey metallic
Selenite Grey	Phytonic Blue metallic	Mineral White metallic
Mojave Silver	Tanzanite Blue
Opalith White	Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic
Hi-Tech Silver	BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic
	Cape York Green metallic
	BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic
	BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic
	Oxide Grey metallic
	Fire Red metallic
	M Brooklyn Grey metallic
	Mineral White metallic
	Alpine White Solid

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

6 Ratings

4.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.7Exterior	3.0Exterior
	4.7Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.2Performance	5.0Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	5.0Fuel Economy
	4.5Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes review

The comfort this car provides is next level and of course, this is value for money in exchange if you planning to buy it or looking for the best one you should go for it. Hope you will like it.

M5 with batteries

Looks could be more aggressive, overall good, best if you are BMW fanboy, Standing out in the segment with the competitors, performance is always in DNA.

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By Vikrant Singh26 May 2022

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C-Class vs i5 vs i4 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz C-Class, BMW i5 and BMW i4?

Mercedes-Benz C-Class price is Rs. 59.40 Lakh, BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and BMW i4 price is Rs. 72.50 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW i5 vs BMW i4

Length (mm)	4751	5060	4783
Width (mm)	1820	1900	1852
Height (mm)	1437	1505	1448
Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2995	2856
Ground Clearance (mm)			125

Doors (Doors)	4	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	455	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50

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

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)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	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 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	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Not Applicable