Carbike360 comprehensive BMW iX xDrive 40 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d comparison based on the price, specification, fuel efficiency, features and more.
BMW iX xDrive 40 comes with a price of ₹ 1.21 Cr and Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d is priced at ₹ 1.77 Cr. BMW iX xDrive 40 equipped with engine whereas Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350d has .
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Bmw Ix Vs Mercedes Benz S Class
Select Car| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹1.21 Cr | ₹1.77 Cr | ||
| EMI | ₹2,23,429 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ₹3,26,729 /month 8.5% for 5 years Calculate EMI | ||
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| User Rating | 4.0 | 4.2 | ||
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹1.21 Cr
₹1.77 Cr
EMI
₹2,23,429 /month
8.5% for 5 years
Calculate EMI₹3,26,729 /month
8.5% for 5 years
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User Rating
4.0
4.2
Colors
| Rear Suspension | Five-link | Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs | ||
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc | ||
| Minimum Turning Radius(metres) | - | 5.6 | ||
| Steering Type | Power assisted (Electric) | Power assisted (Electric) | ||
| Rear Tyres | 255 / 50 R21 | R19 | ||
| Rear Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc | ||
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone | Four-Link with Air Springs | ||
| Front Tyres | 255 / 50 R21 | R19 | ||
| Spare Wheel | Alloy | Space Saver | ||
| Four Wheel Steering | ||||
| Wheels | Alloy Wheels | Alloy Wheels |
Rear Suspension
Five-link
Multi-Link Independent with Air Springs
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)
-
5.6
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)
Power assisted (Electric)
Rear Tyres
255 / 50 R21
R19
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Four-Link with Air Springs
Front Tyres
255 / 50 R21
R19
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Space Saver
Four Wheel Steering
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
| Fuel Tank Capacity(litres) | - | 65 | ||
| Bootspace(litres) | 500 | 550 | ||
| Seating Capacity(Person) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Doors(Doors) | 5 | 4 | ||
| No of Rows(Rows) | 2 | 2 |
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
-
65
Bootspace (litres)
500
550
Seating Capacity (Person)
5
5
Doors (Doors)
5
4
No of Rows (Rows)
2
2
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | ||
| DC Fast Charging | ||||
| Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Transmission | Automatic - 1 Gears | Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode | ||
| Electric Motor | 2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle | - | ||
| Max Torque (Nm@rpm) | - | 600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm | ||
| Mileage (ARAI)(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph)(seconds) | 6.1 | 6.4 | ||
| Max Motor Performance | 322 bhp, 630 Nm | - | ||
| Top Speed(kmph) | 200 | 250 | ||
| Others | Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode | Idle Start/Stop | ||
| Electric Motor Assist | - | - | ||
| Engine Type | Electric | 2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6 | ||
| Emission Standard | Not Applicable | BS6 Phase 2 | ||
| Battery | 76.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan | - | ||
| Battery Charging | 90 Hrs @ 220 Volt | - | ||
| Alternate Fuel | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| AC Regular Charging | ||||
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | - | 282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm | ||
| AC Fast Charging | ||||
| Fuel Type | Electric | Diesel | ||
| Driving Range(km) | - | - | ||
| Highway Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Turbocharged | |||
| City Mileage(kmpl) | - | - | ||
| Engine | Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable | 2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC | ||
| Performance on Alternate Fuel | - | - |
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
DC Fast Charging
Range (km)
-
-
Transmission
Automatic - 1 Gears
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Electric Motor
2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
-
600 Nm @ 1200-3200 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)
-
-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)
6.1
6.4
Max Motor Performance
322 bhp, 630 Nm
-
Top Speed (kmph)
200
250
Others
Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Idle Start/Stop
Electric Motor Assist
-
-
Engine Type
Electric
2.9L OM656 Turbocharged I6
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
BS6 Phase 2
Battery
76.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
-
Battery Charging
90 Hrs @ 220 Volt
-
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Regular Charging
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
-
282 bhp @ 3400-4600 rpm
AC Fast Charging
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Driving Range (km)
-
-
Highway Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
City Mileage (kmpl)
-
-
Engine
Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Performance on Alternate Fuel
-
-
| Ground Clearance(mm) | 906 | - | ||
| Kerb Weight(kg) | - | - | ||
| Height(mm) | 1695 | 1503 | ||
| Width(mm) | 1967 | 1954 | ||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 3000 | 3216 | ||
| Length(mm) | 4953 | 5289 |
Ground Clearance (mm)
906
-
Kerb Weight (kg)
-
-
Height (mm)
1695
1503
Width (mm)
1967
1954
Wheelbase (mm)
3000
3216
Length (mm)
4953
5289
| Warranty (In Kilometres) | Not Applicable | Unlimited | ||
| Warranty (In Years) | 3 | |||
| Battery Warranty (In Kilometres) | 160000 | Not Applicable | ||
| Battery Warranty (In Years) | 8 | Not Applicable |
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
160000
Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Years)
8
Not Applicable
| Engine Immobiliser | ||||
| Child Safety Lock | ||||
| Central Locking | Keyless | Keyless | ||
| Speed Sensing Door Lock |
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Keyless
Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
| AM/FM Radio | ||||
| Touchscreen Size(inch) | 14.9 | 12.8 | ||
| AUX Compatibility | ||||
| Display Screen for Rear Passengers | ||||
| Head Unit Size | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | ||
| Integrated (in-dash) Music System | ||||
| iPod Compatibility | ||||
| Steering-mounted controls | ||||
| USB Compatibility | ||||
| Smart Connectivity | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless) | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | ||
| Voice Command | ||||
| Internal Hard Drive | ||||
| Wireless Charger | ||||
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Phone & Audio Streaming | Phone & Audio Streaming | ||
| GPS Navigation System | ||||
| DVD Playback | ||||
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | ||
| Gesture Control | ||||
| Speakers | 18 | 6+ | ||
| Display | Touch-screen Display | Touch-screen Display |
AM/FM Radio
Touchscreen Size (inch)
14.9
12.8
AUX Compatibility
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Head Unit Size
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
iPod Compatibility
Steering-mounted controls
USB Compatibility
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Voice Command
Internal Hard Drive
Wireless Charger
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
GPS Navigation System
DVD Playback
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Gesture Control
Speakers
18
6+
Display
Touch-screen Display
Touch-screen Display
| Low Fuel Level Warning | ||||
| Average Fuel Consumption | ||||
| Distance to Empty | ||||
| Door Ajar Warning | ||||
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital | ||
| Adjustable Cluster Brightness | ||||
| Tachometer | Digital | |||
| Gear Indicator | ||||
| Clock | Digital | Digital | ||
| Shift Indicator | Not Applicable | Dynamic | ||
| Trip Meter | Electronic 2 Trips | Electronic 2 Trips | ||
| Average Speed | ||||
| Instantaneous Consumption | ||||
| Heads Up Display (HUD) |
Low Fuel Level Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Distance to Empty
Door Ajar Warning
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Tachometer
Digital
Gear Indicator
Clock
Digital
Digital
Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Dynamic
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 Trips
Electronic 2 Trips
Average Speed
Instantaneous Consumption
Heads Up Display (HUD)
| Roof-mounted Antenna | ||||
| Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe | ||||
| Body-coloured Bumpers | ||||
| Body Kit | ||||
| Sunroof / Moonroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | ||
| Rub-strips | Body Coloured |
Roof-mounted Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers
Body Kit
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Rub-strips
Body Coloured
| Ventilated Seat Type | Heated and cooled | |||
| Seat Upholstery | Leather | Leather | ||
| Headrests | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Full | |||
| Split Third Row Seat | ||||
| Ventilated Seats | All | |||
| Interior Colours | Interior design Suite Leather Castanea | Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim | ||
| Massage Seats | ||||
| Interiors | Dual Tone | Dual Tone | ||
| Leather-wrapped Gear Knob | ||||
| Split Rear Seat | 40:20:40 split | |||
| Rear Passenger Seat Type | Bench | Bench | ||
| Front Seatback Pockets | ||||
| Third Row Seat Type | ||||
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Front Passenger Seat Adjustment | 6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 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) | ||
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) | 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 | 4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, 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 | With Audio controls & Cup holder | |||
| Driver Armrest |
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated and cooled
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Folding Rear Seat
Full
Split Third Row Seat
Ventilated Seats
All
Interior Colours
Interior design Suite Leather Castanea
Sienna Black / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim, Beige / Black with High-gloss Black Poplar Wood Trim
Massage Seats
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40 split
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Front Seatback Pockets
Third Row Seat Type
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
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)
Driver Seat Adjustment
10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
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
4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, 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
With Audio controls & Cup holder
Driver Armrest
| Ride Height Adjustment | Optional | |||
| Hill Hold Control | ||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Traction Control System (TC/TCS) | ||||
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | ||||
| Brake Assist (BA) | ||||
| Differential Lock | ||||
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ||||
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Torque-On-Demand | Torque-On-Demand | ||
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | ||||
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) |
Ride Height Adjustment
Optional
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake Assist (BA)
Differential Lock
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Torque-On-Demand
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
| Seat Belt Warning | ||||
| High-beam Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt | ||||
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested | Not Tested | ||
| Airbags | 8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side) | 10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) | ||
| Overspeed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph | ||
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ||||
| Puncture Repair Kit | ||||
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | ||||
| Lane Departure Prevention | ||||
| Rear Middle Head Rest | ||||
| Blind Spot Detection | ||||
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) | ||||
| Rear Cross-traffic Assist | ||||
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing |
Seat Belt Warning
High-beam Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
NCAP Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
Airbags
8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Child Seat Anchor Points
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Middle Head Rest
Blind Spot Detection
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
| Rear Windshield Blind | Electric | |||
| Soft-close Door | ||||
| One Touch Up | All | All | ||
| Turn Indicators on ORVMs | ||||
| Rear Wiper | ||||
| Exterior Door Handles | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Door Pockets | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| One Touch Down | All | All | ||
| Adjustable ORVMs | Auto Folding | Electrically Adjustable & Retractable | ||
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Rear Defogger | ||||
| Bootlid Opener | Electric Opening and Closing | Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic | ||
| Rain-sensing Wipers | ||||
| ORVM Colour | Body Coloured | Body Coloured | ||
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome | Chrome | ||
| Side Window Blinds | Rear - Electric | |||
| Scuff Plates | Illuminated |
Rear Windshield Blind
Electric
Soft-close Door
One Touch Up
All
All
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
One Touch Down
All
All
Adjustable ORVMs
Auto Folding
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Defogger
Bootlid Opener
Electric Opening and Closing
Foot Trigger Opening/Automatic
Rain-sensing Wipers
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Body Coloured
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Chrome
Side Window Blinds
Rear - Electric
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
| Light on Vanity Mirrors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Ambient Interior Lighting | Multi-colour | |||
| Taillights | LED | LED | ||
| Cornering Headlights | Intelligent | |||
| Headlight Height Adjuster | ||||
| Cabin Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | ||
| Headlights | LED | LED | ||
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED | ||
| Puddle Lamps | ||||
| Ambient Interior Count | 6 | 64 | ||
| Fog Lights | LED,LED | LED on front, LED on rear | ||
| Automatic Headlamps | ||||
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | ||||
| Rear Reading Lamp | Both Sides | |||
| Glovebox Lamp |
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour
Taillights
LED
LED
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Headlights
LED
LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Puddle Lamps
Ambient Interior Count
6
64
Fog Lights
LED,LED
LED on front, LED on rear
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Glovebox Lamp
| 12V Power Outlets | 1 | |||
| Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Cruise Control | ||||
| Headlight and Ignition On Reminder | ||||
| Air Conditioner | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) | Yes (Automatic Four Zone) | ||
| Steering Adjustment | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | Electric Tilt & Telescopic | ||
| Heated/Cooled Cup Holders | - | |||
| Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors | Driver & Co-Driver | Driver & Co-Driver | ||
| Parking Assist | - | 360 Degree Camera | ||
| Third Row AC Zone | - | |||
| Anti-glare Mirrors | Electronic - All | Electronic - All | ||
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | ||||
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls | ||
| Heater | ||||
| Electronic Parking Brake | Yes with Auto Hold | Yes with Auto Hold | ||
| Air Purifier | ||||
| Cabin Boot Access |
12V Power Outlets
1
Rear AC
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Parking Assist
-
360 Degree Camera
Third Row AC Zone
-
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - All
Electronic - All
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Electronic Parking Brake
Yes with Auto Hold
Yes with Auto Hold
Air Purifier
Cabin Boot Access
| Driver Armrest Storage | ||||
| Third Row Cup Holders | ||||
| Sunglass Holder | ||||
| Cup Holders | Front & Rear | Front & Rear | ||
| Cooled Glovebox |
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders
Sunglass Holder
Cup Holders
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cooled Glovebox
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class
- Advanced high-power engines
- Sleek body design and lavish interiors
- Dynamic handling
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