Comparing the BMW i5 and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 1.3L Petrol Automatic side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BMW i5 is available at ₹8,999,000, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 1.3L Petrol Automatic is priced at ₹4,445,000. On the engine front, the BMW i5 comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Mercedes-Benz A-Class A200 1.3L Petrol Automatic's 1332 cc, producing 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) and 163 PS + 14 PS (EQ Boost) @ N/A rpm respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 84.3 kWh NMC (6th gen) | 12 V |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | 1332 cc |
| Drive Type | RWD (eDrive40) / xDrive AWD (M60) | FWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 1.3L Turbocharged Inline-4 Petrol with Mild Hybrid (EQ Boost) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 43 L |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 7-speed Dual Clutch |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Power | 340 bhp (i5 eDrive40) / 601 bhp (i5 M60 xDrive) | 163 PS + 14 PS (EQ Boost) @ N/A rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) |
| Torque | 430 Nm (eDrive40) / 820 Nm (M60) | 270 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 84.3 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~30 min (10-80%) / AC: ~8.5 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC (205 kW) | — |
| Range | 582 km - WLTP (eDrive40) | — |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes - Adaptive Regen | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 490 Litres | 370 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 4500000 |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | — |
| Kerb Weight | 2265 kg | 1450 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5060 mm / 1900 mm / 1515 mm | 4549 mm / 1796 mm / 1446 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | — |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (Active Steering) | Tilt and telescopic steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control with Heat Pump | Automatic climate control |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch BMW Panoramic Curved Display | 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Extended Traffic Jam Assist + Active Lane Change | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front (Memory + Massage) | Yes (driver seat) |
| Infotainment System | 14.9-inch Curved Display with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch MBUX touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes - Comfort Access + Digital Key Plus | Yes (KEYLESS-GO) |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Front & rear |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | SensaTec / Merino Leather | ARTICO man-made leather |
| Sound System | Bowers & Wilkins 18-Speaker / Harman Kardon 16-Speaker | Standard sound system |
| Sunroof | Sky Lounge Panoramic Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C | 4 USB-C ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Yes (Hey Mercedes) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | — |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED Laserlight Headlamps | LED High Performance headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Defogger Only (Sedan) | Rear defogger |
| Roof Rails | — | No |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED tail lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/45 R19 (front) / 275/40 R19 (rear) | 205/55 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch M Alloy Wheels | 17-inch alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 8 Airbags | 7 airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - DSC + DTC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Reversing camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Alpine WhiteBlack SapphireCarbon BlackPhytonic BlueSkyscraper GreyFire Red metallicCape York Green metallic | Polar WhiteCosmos BlackSpectral BlueMountain GreyHigh-Tech Silver |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |








