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BMW M5 vs Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

BMW M5
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance

BMW

M5

From ₹2.12 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance

From ₹1.91 Crore

Full Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance page Change
BMW M5M5 · ₹2.12 Crore
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PerformanceAMG C 63 S E Performance · ₹1.91 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price M5: ₹2.12 Crore Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: ₹1.91 Crore (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹21.00 lakh cheaper
Airbags M5: Not listed Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: 7 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage or range M5: 49.75 kmpl Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: 13 km Different fuels
Power M5: 717 bhp (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: 680 PS Torque 1000 vs 1020 Nm
Boot M5: 466 litres (ahead) Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: 279 litres Length 5,096 vs 4,842 mm

Pick the M5 for more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.12 Crore
₹1.91 Crore
On-road in
₹2.42 Crore
₹2.18 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,06,018 a month
₹3,65,846 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Hybrid, automatic
Power
717 bhp
680 PS
Torque
1000 Nm
1020 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
49.75 kmpl
13 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Seating Capacity
5
5
Powertrain Type
Plug-in Hybrid (V8 petrol + electric motor)
Plug-in Hybrid (Turbo-petrol 4-cylinder + electric motor)

Engine & Performance

Engine Type
4.4-litre V8 M TwinPower Turbo Petrol + Electric Motor (PHEV)
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol + Electric Motor (AMG Performance Hybrid)
ICE Output
585 hp (430 kW), 750 Nm
Not listed
Electric Motor Output
197 hp (145 kW), 280 Nm
Not listed
Combined System Output
727 PS (535 kW) / 1,000 Nm
680 PS (670 bhp) / 1,020 Nm
0-100 km/h
3.5 seconds (claimed)
3.4 seconds (claimed)
0-200 km/h
10.9 seconds (claimed)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 kmph standard, 305 kmph with M Driver's Package
280 kmph (claimed)
Electric-only Top Speed
140 kmph
Not listed
Displacement
Not listed
1,991 cc

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission Type
8-Speed M Steptronic with Drivelogic
9-Speed AMG Speedshift Automatic
Drive Type
M xDrive AWD (rear-biased, 2WD mode selectable)
AWD (AMG Performance 4MATIC+)
Battery Capacity
18.6 kWh Lithium-ion (high voltage)
6.1 kWh

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Wheels / Tyres
20-inch, 285/40 ZR20
Not listed
Rear Wheels / Tyres
21-inch, 295/35 ZR21
Not listed
Brakes
M Compound Brakes standard, M Carbon Ceramic Brakes optional
Not listed
Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers
Not listed
Steering
Electrically Assisted Rack-and-Pinion, M Servotronic, Variable Ratio, Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering up to 1.5 degrees)
Not listed
Wheel Size
Not listed
19-inch standard, 20-inch optional Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size Front
Not listed
265/40 R19
Tyre Size Rear
Not listed
275/40 R19

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,096 mm
4,842 mm
Width
1,970 mm
1,900 mm
Height
1,510 mm
1,458 mm
Wheelbase
3,006 mm
2,875 mm
Boot Space
466 Litres
279 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Ground Clearance
Not listed
112 mm (unladen)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,165 kg

Safety & ADAS

ADAS (Standard)
Driving Assistant with Rear Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning with Steering Assistance
Not listed
ADAS (Optional)
Driving Assistant Professional: Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Emergency Lane/Stop Assistant, Lane Change Assistant, Cross Traffic Warning
Not listed
Parking Assist
Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant
Not listed
Stability Systems
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control, Active Roll Stabilization
Not listed
Other Safety
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto-Hold, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Not listed
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The standard 5 Series scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2023).
Not tested in this form. The standard C-Class scored 5 stars from Euro NCAP (2022).
No. of Airbags
Not listed
7
Braking Systems
Not listed
ABS with EBD, Traction Control, ESC, Hill Assist, Hill Descent Control
Child Seat Anchors
Not listed
ISOFIX Mounts
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not listed
Yes (TPMS)

Interior & Infotainment

Operating System
BMW Operating System 8.5
Not listed
Display
BMW Curved Display, BMW Live Cockpit Professional (12.3-inch driver display and 14.9-inch touchscreen, per BMW's current-generation Curved Display standard)
Not listed
Navigation
Cloud-based BMW Maps with Augmented View
Not listed
Head-Up Display
Included
Yes
Sound System
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound, 18 speakers, 655-watt amplifier
Not listed
Upholstery
Full Leather Merino (Red/Black, Kyalami Orange, Silverstone/Black, Black)
Not listed
Seats
M Multifunction Seats with Illuminated M5 Logo
Not listed
Steering Wheel
M Leather, Three-Spoke, Flat Bottom
Not listed
Infotainment
Not listed
MBUX with Dual 12.3-inch Screens (touchscreen and digital cluster)
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charging, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

Lighting & Exterior

Headlamps
LED
LED with Automatic Adjustment
Sunroof Type
Panoramic Glass Sunroof (optional)
Not listed
Exhaust
M Twin Exhaust, Black Chrome tailpipes
Not listed
Optional Packages
M Carbon Roof (weight saving), M Carbon Exterior Package (mirror caps, rear spoiler)
Not listed

Colours & Warranty

Launched
Not listed
12 November 2024, India

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹2.12 Crore
₹1.91 Crore
Colours
10 colours
12 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Hybrid, automatic

M5₹2.12 Crore AMG C 63 S E Performance₹1.91 Crore Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹21.00 lakh less

On-road price by city

M5 M5 against Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance AMG C 63 S E Performance

CityM5Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PerformanceGap
Mumbai₹2.48 Crore₹2.23 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹24.54 lakh less
Pune₹2.48 Crore₹2.23 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹24.54 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.42 Crore₹2.18 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹23.91 lakh less
Bengaluru₹2.59 Crore₹2.33 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹25.59 lakh less
Chennai₹2.63 Crore₹2.37 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹26.01 lakh less
Hyderabad₹2.65 Crore₹2.39 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹26.22 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹2.33 Crore₹2.1 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹23.07 lakh less
Kolkata₹2.42 Crore₹2.18 CroreMercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance ₹23.91 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the M5 or the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance?

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance, by ₹21.00 lakh on the versions compared here: M5 M5 at ₹2.12 Crore against Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance AMG C 63 S E Performance at ₹1.91 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.42 Crore against ₹2.18 Crore.

Which is safer?

The M5: not tested in this form; the standard 5 Series scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2023). The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance: not tested in this form; the standard C-Class scored 5 stars (Euro NCAP 2022).

Which is more powerful?

The M5 M5 makes 717 bhp and 1000 Nm and the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance AMG C 63 S E Performance makes 680 PS and 1020 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The M5 is 254 mm longer. Boot space is 466 litres in the M5 and 279 litres in the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,06,018 a month for the M5 and ₹3,65,846 for the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.

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