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BMW X5 vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 41200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes C-Class Sedan?

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41200 £, while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £. That’s a price difference of around 35891 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 117 km, about 12 km more than the BMW X5.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 680 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs to a small extent better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls noticeable stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Sedan is distinct lighter – 1695 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 545 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers evident more room – 650 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 a bit takes the win – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 117 km
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BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
41200 - 103100 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1438 - 1458 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
480 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 280 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
BMW
Brand
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