Compare Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs BMW 3 Series vs BMW 5 Series [2007-2010]

C-Class vs 3 Series vs 5 Series [2007-2010] Features

• Safety

  Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	-
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	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
  Puncture Repair Kit

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

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

• 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
  Unit / Display Size	Not Applicable	2 Din	-
  Infotainment Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display	-
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	-
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers	9	6+	-
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	-
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  Internal Hard-disk
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Manual)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Rear AC	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	-
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	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	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Disc	Disc	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)

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Leather	Leather	Leather
  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)	-	-
  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)	-	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	-
  Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	-
  Folding Rear Seat	Partial	Partial	-
  Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	-

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

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

• Head & Tail Lights

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

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	-
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Interior Colour(s)	Customisable	Black	-
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	-
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Co-Driver Only	-
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Roof Mounted Antenna
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	3	3	-
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	-	40000	-
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Not Applicable	-	-

C-Class vs 3 Series vs 5 Series [2007-2010] Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic
  Top Speed	245	-	-
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	7.3	-	-
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	19.62	9.2
  Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1995 cc, 4 Cylinders 4 Valves/Cylinder
  Engine Type	OM 654	BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder diesel engine	-
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	197 bhp @ 3600 rpm	188 bhp @ 4000 rpm	177@4000
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	440 Nm @ 1800-2800 rpm	400 Nm @ 1750 rpm	350@1750
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	-
  Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
  Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-
  Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 4	-

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	-
  Suspension - Front	Four-link front axle, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Dual Link Strut	-
  Suspension - Rear	Five-link independent rear suspension, coil springs, gas-pressure shock absorbers, stabiliser	Five Arm Multi Link Suspension	-
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	-
  Tyres Size - Front	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	225 / 50 R17
  Tyres Size - Rear	205 / 55 R17	225 / 50 R17	-
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	-

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	455	480	-
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	40	57	70
  Passenger Capacity	5	5	5
  Length (mm)	4751	4709	4841
  Width (mm)	1820	1827	1846
  Height (mm)	1437	1442	1468
  Wheelbase (mm)	2865	2851	2888
  Curb Weight (kgs)	-	1660	-
  No of Seating Rows	2	2	-
  No of Doors	4	4	4

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C-Class vs 3 Series vs 5 Series [2007-2010] User Ratings

Overall Rating	2/5 2 Ratings 2 Reviews	4.1/5 26 Ratings 13 Reviews	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews
Rating Parameters	4 Exterior	4.5 Exterior	-
	4 Interior	4 Interior	-
	1 Ride Quality	4.1 Ride Quality	-