Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs Audi A4 vs BMW M5

C-Class vs A4 vs M5 Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  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
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Keyless
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Electronic 2 Trips
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	Reverse Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote AC Control Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
  Gesture Control Support
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	9	6+	6+
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
  Heater
  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	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Braking Performance	-	41.6	-

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - Driver Seat	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)	12 way electrically adjustable (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 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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger Seat	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)	12 way electrically adjustable (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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up	All	All	All
  Window Control: One Touch -Down	All	All	All
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates	Metallic	Plastic	Illuminated
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Black
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	LED	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED	LED on front	LED on front, Halogen on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Customisable	Black / Atlas Beige with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim, Black / Okapi Brown with Sliver Aluminum Ellipse Trim	Silverstone | Black , Aragon Brown | Black , Black | Black
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Cooled Glove Box
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	Driver & Co-Driver
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	2	3
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

C-Class vs A4 vs M5 Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	245	241	250
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	7.1	3.3
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	No	No	Torque-On-Demand
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	17.4	9.1
  Driving Range (km)	-	941	620
  Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	OM 654	2.0L I4 TFSI	Twin-Turbocharged V8
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	202 bhp @ 4475-6000 rpm	617 bhp @ 6000 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	320 Nm @ 1450-4475 rpm	750 Nm @ 1800 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
  Drivetrain	RWD	FWD	AWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	BS 6

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
  Minimum Turning Radius	-	5.8	6.3
  Suspension - Front	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Double Wishbone Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	5-link Suspension with Tubular Anti-roll Bar	Five-link Axle with Adaptive Variable Damper Control
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	275 / 35 R20
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	285 / 35 R20
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Space Saver

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	455	460	530
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	40	54	68
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4751	4762	4983
  Width (mm)	1820	1847	1903
  Height (mm)	1437	1433	1469
  Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2819	2982
  Ground Clearance (mm)	-	-	128
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1555	1970
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	2
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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C-Class vs A4 vs M5 User Ratings

Overall Rating	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	3.9/5 22 Ratings 8 Reviews	4/5 1 Ratings 0 Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	3.5 Exterior	-
	4 Interior	3.4 Interior	-
	1 Ride Quality	3.4 Ride Quality	-