Comparing the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW 7 Series is available at ₹14,999,000, while the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is priced at ₹6,199,000. On the engine front, the BMW 7 Series comes with a 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class's 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel), producing 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) and 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 12.0 kmpl (approx) for the BMW 7 Series versus 16.14 kmpl - ARAI for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Displacement | 2998 cc (740i) / 4395 cc (760i) | 1496 cc (Petrol) / 1993 cc (Diesel) |
| Drive Type | RWD / xDrive AWD (760i) | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L B58 Petrol Inline-6 / 4.4L N63B44 V8 TwinPower Turbo | 1.5L M254 EQ Boost Mild Hybrid Petrol / 2.0L Diesel OM654 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 Litres | 66 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / Diesel (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Steptronic Sport | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC Automatic |
| Mileage | 12.0 kmpl (approx) | 16.14 kmpl - ARAI |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 (740i) / 8 (760i) | 4 |
| Power | 375 bhp (740i) / 544 bhp (760i xDrive) | 201 bhp (Petrol) / 194 bhp (Diesel) |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 500 Nm (740i) / 750 Nm (760i) | 300 Nm (Petrol) / 440 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (8-Speed Steptronic) | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 500 Litres | 455 Litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2750 kg | 2135 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 120 mm | 112 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2150 kg | 1635 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5391 mm / 1950 mm / 1544 mm | 4751 mm / 1820 mm / 1438 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3215 mm (LWB) | 2865 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Integral Active Steering) | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + Rear 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Curved Display | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Instrument Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - ACTIVE DRIVING ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL + L3 Highway Assist | Yes - DISTRONIC Active Distance |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - All 4 Seats (Massage + Heating + Cooling) | Yes - Front (8-way) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display + Theatre Screen (31.3-inch rear) | 11.9-inch Vertical MBUX Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes - KEYLESS-GO |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes - Auto Folding |
| Power Windows | Yes - Soft Close Doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - Individual 4-Zone | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - Executive Lounge Rear Seating | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR | MB-Tex / Nappa Leather (AMG Line) |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound (36-Speaker) | Burmester 15-Speaker (top) / 9-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C throughout | Yes - USB-C |
| Voice Command | Yes - BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant | Yes - Hey Mercedes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes - Front & Rear | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Not Available (Integrated) |
| Headlight | BMW Selective Beam Laserlight LED | LED High Performance Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Auto Folding + Camera | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Defogger Only |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/50 R19 (front) / 275/45 R19 (rear) | 225/50 R18 (front) / 245/45 R18 (rear) |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 18-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes - BAS Plus |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + ADB + xDrive | Yes - ESP with EBP |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - Surround View 3D + Remote Park | Yes - 360° Camera System |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes - Front & Rear |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireMineral WhiteTanzanite BlueFrozen GreyAventurine RedM Brooklyn Grey metallicOxide Grey metallicDravit Grey metallicM Carbon Black metallic | Opalite WhiteObsidian BlackSelenite SilverSodalite BlueHigh-Tech Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
