BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW M5 Competition is priced at ₹20.09 Cr, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 4MATIC is priced at ₹94.05 Lakh.
BMW M5 Competition comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 4MATIC comes with 1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW M5	Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43
Engine Capacity	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1991 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	717 bhp @ 5600 rpm	402 bhp @ 6750 rpm
Transmission	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

BMW M5

₹ 2.08 Cr

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Mercedes-Benz AMG C 43

₹ 94.05 Lakh

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Ex-Showroom Price

2.08 Cr

94.05 Lakh

EMI

₹37,08,671

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹1,73,662

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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Brochure

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User Rating

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NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

Doors

4 Doors

Bootspace

530 litres

455 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

68 litres

50 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

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Fuel Type

Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

500 Nm @ 5000 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)

4, DOHC

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Transmission

Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

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

Engine Type

Twin-Turbocharged V8

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Electric Motor Assist

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Battery

Lithium Ion, 18.6 Volt

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Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

717 Bhp @ 5600 Rpm

402 Bhp @ 6750 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

3.5 seconds

4.6 seconds

Others

Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

1000 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

500 Nm @ 5000 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

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Mileage (ARAI)

49.75 kmpl

12.2 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

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Top Speed

305 kmph

250 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

69 km

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Engine

4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

1991 Cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

3.5 seconds

4.6 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Twin Turbo

Turbocharged

City Mileage

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Ground Clearance (unladen)

128 mm

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Height

1469 mm

1437 mm

Width

1903 mm

1824 mm

Ground Clearance

128 mm

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Kerb Weight

1970 kg

1840 kg

Wheelbase

2982 mm

2865 mm

Length

4983 mm

4791 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

Four-Link Axle With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

285 / 40 R20

245 / 35 R19

Rear Tyres

295 / 35 R21

245 / 35 R19

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Disc

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone Axle With Adaptive Variable Damper Control

McPherson Struts With Adaptive Damping

Four Wheel Steering

Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6.3 metres

5.9 metres

Antenna

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Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body Kit

Body-coloured Bumpers

Rub-strips

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Electrically Adjustable

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Third Row Seat Type

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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)

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 (extended Thigh Support Forward / Back)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Driver Armrest

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

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)

Interiors

Dual Tone

Single Tone

Interior Colours

Silverstone | Black , Aragon Brown | Black , Black | Black

Black With Yellow Contrast And Aluminium Trim

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Fabric + Leatherette

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Warning

Optional

Lane Departure Prevention

Optional

Puncture Repair Kit

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Child Seat Anchor Points

Seat Belt Warning

Airbags

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)

7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Optional

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

5 Star (Euro NCAP)

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

Rear Cross-traffic Assist

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

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Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Black

Body Coloured

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

Optional

Rear Windshield Blind

Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

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10.25 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

10.25 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

Smart Connectivity

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

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

DVD Playback

Apple CarPlay

Wired

Android Auto

Wired

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

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)

Optional

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Dynamic

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)

Cabin Boot Access

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Third Row AC Zone

—

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

Reverse Camera

Reverse Camera With Guidance

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Cruise Control

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - All

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Rear AC

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control

Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest

Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Heater

Air Purifier

Optional

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

—

Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

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Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Headlights

LED

LED Projector

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Active

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Both Sides

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

M5 Comparison with similar cars

Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW M5

✓Delivers exceptional road dynamics and confident handling.
✓The hybrid powertrain provides strong and refined performance.
✓BMW states that it offers an all-electric driving range of approximately 69 km.