BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparison

Compare the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class on Carbike360 - price, specs, driving range, performance, features, charging time, and more.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive costs ₹1.20 Cr, while the Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d} is priced at ₹1.85 Cr.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive is an Electric car and delivers 516 driving range with 83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion battery capacity, where as Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d has 2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, delivers 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm with 12.8 mileage.

BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW i5	Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Price	₹1.20 Cr	₹1.85 Cr
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Battery Capacity	83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion	NA
Driving Range	516 kms	NA kms
Safety	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

BMW i5

₹ 1.20 Cr

Ex-Showroom

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

₹ 1.85 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

1.20 Cr

1.85 Cr

EMI

₹2,20,655

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹3,40,862

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

5.0

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

4 Person

5 Person

Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

490 litres

550 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

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65 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

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Range

516 km

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Fuel Type

Electric

Diesel

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

795 Nm

600 Nm @ 1200-3200 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

Electric

2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

83.9 KWh, Lithium Ion

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Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

2 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At One Motor Each On Front And Rear Axle

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Max Power (bhp@rpm)

601 Bhp

282 Bhp @ 3400-4600 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

3.8 seconds

6.4 seconds

Others

Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

795 Nm

600 Nm @ 1200-3200 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

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12.8 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

230 kmph

250 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

516 km

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Engine

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2925 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

3.8 seconds

6.4 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

—

Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

—

Height

1505 mm

1503 mm

Width

1900 mm

1954 mm

Ground Clearance

137 mm

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Kerb Weight

—

Wheelbase

2995 mm

3216 mm

Length

5060 mm

5289 mm

Rear Suspension

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Multi-Link Independent With Air Springs

Rear Brake Type

—

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Alloy

Space Saver

Front Tyres

245 / 40 R20

R19

Rear Tyres

275 / 35 R20

R19

Front Brake Type

—

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

—

Four-Link With Air Springs

Four Wheel Steering

—

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

—

5.6 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

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Roof-mounted Antenna

—

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Body Kit

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Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

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Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Driver Seat Adjustment

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)

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)

Headrests

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Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Front Seatback Pockets

—

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)

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Audio Controls & Cup Holder

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

All

Massage Seats

Interiors

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Dual Tone

Second 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)

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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)

Interior Colours

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Sienna Black / Black With High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black With High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Split Rear Seat

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Folding Rear Seat

—

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Departure Prevention

Puncture Repair Kit

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)

10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

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Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

—

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

—

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

—

Dashcam

—

Exterior Door Handles

Chrome

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Electric Tailgate Release

Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

—

Rear Windshield Blind

—

Electric

Rear Defogger

—

Scuff Plates

—

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Auto Folding

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Side Window Blinds

—

Rear - Electric

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

—

Both Sides

Rear Wiper

—

Speakers

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

—

Head Unit Size

—

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

—

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

—

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

—

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

—

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)

Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)

DVD Playback

—

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

Android Auto

Wireless

iPod Compatibility

—

Infotainment Screen Size

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12.8 inch

Gesture Control

—

Touchscreen Size

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12.8 inch

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

—

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

—

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

160000

Driver Armrest Storage

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Sunglass Holder

—

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Third Row AC Zone

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition On Reminder

—

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

—

Cabin Boot Access

—

Air Purifier

—

Taillights

LED

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

Fog Lights

—

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

—

Headlight Height Adjuster

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

—

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Puddle Lamps

—

Reading Lamp

—

Both Sides

Ride Height Adjustment

—

Differential Lock

—

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Hill Descent Control

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW i5

✓Exceptional BMW i5 electric performance and acceleration
✓Long electric range with fast DC charging support
✓Premium interiors with advanced curved display
✓Rear-wheel steering improves comfort and agility
✓Strong BMW luxury and technology credentials

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

✓Unmatched comfort for rear-seat passengers
✓Smooth and powerful inline-six engines with mild-hybrid boost
✓Best-in-class ride quality with AIRMATIC suspension
✓Extremely advanced MBUX tech with OLED displays
✓Rear-axle steering improves manoeuvrability
✓Executive rear seating package offers true limousine luxury
✓Strong safety suite with rear airbags and PRE-SAFE®
✓Superior interior quality and craftsmanship

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