Side-by-side comparison

Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison 2026: Price, Mileage, Features

The Kia EV5 starts at ₹55.00 L and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at ₹58.65 L, a difference of ₹3.65 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹4.05 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

Kia EV5

₹55.00 L

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

₹58.65 L - ₹64.32 L

Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Specifications

Parameter

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price

₹55.00 L

₹58.65 L - ₹64.32 L

Body Type

Sedan

Fuel Type

Diesel/Petrol

Transmission

Automatic

Engine

OM654M,Petrol Mild Hybrid

Engine Displacement

1993,1999 cc

Torque

Power

197.13bhp@3600rpm,254.79bhp

Mileage

23 kmpl,15 kmpl

Safety Rating

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Length

Width

Ground Clearance

164 mm

Boot Space

Fuel Tank Capacity

66 Litres

L Price

5500000

5865000

H Price

5500000

6432000

Safety

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

—

Brake Assist

—

Central Locking

—

Child Safety Locks

—

Anti-Theft Alarm

—

No. of Airbags

—

Driver Airbag

—

Passenger Airbag

—

Side Airbag

—

Side Airbag-Rear

—

Day & Night Rear View Mirror

—

Seat Belt Warning

—

Door Ajar Warning

—

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

—

Engine Immobilizer

—

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

—

Anti-Theft Device

—

Speed Alert

—

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock

—

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

—

Hill Assist

—

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

—

Exterior

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Adjustable Headlamps

—

Fog Lights - Front

—

Rain Sensing Wiper

—

Rear Window Defogger

—

Alloy Wheels

—

Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators

—

Integrated Antenna

—

Chrome Grille

—

Chrome Garnish

—

Cornering Foglamps

—

Automatic Headlamps

—

Trunk Opener

—

Smart

Sun Roof

—

Tyre Type

—

Tubeless,Radial

LED DRLs

—

LED Headlamps

—

LED Taillights

—

LED Fog Lamps

—

Additional Features

—

Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, DIGITAL LIGHT (DIGITAL LIGHT With more than 1.3 million pixels per headlamp),can experience brilliant lighting conditions – constantly adjusted to other road users and to the surroundings. This HD system responds with constantly adapted light to changing traffic, road or weather conditions)AMG Line exterior( The expressive bodystyling of the AMG Line lends the exterior of the C-Class a sporty, exclusive touch. AMG bodystyling consisting of AMG front apron with sporty, air intakes and chrome trim element, diffuser-look AMG rear apron with insert in black plus AMG side sill panels, Radiator grille with Mercedes-Benz pattern and integral Mercedes star as well as louvre in matt iridium silver with chrome insert, Exhaust system with two visible tailpipe trim elements integrated into the bumper, Night package ( The Night Package adds attractive features

Interior

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Tachometer

—

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

—

Leather wrap gear-shift selector

—

Glove Box

—

Digital Odometer

—

Dual Tone Dashboard

—

Additional Features

—

AMG floor mats(comes with AMG floor mats), AMG Line interior( The AMG Line interior lends your vehicle a more visible and tangible sense of sportiness. Seats with sporty seat upholstery layout and redesigned headrest, Multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather, with horizontal twin-spokes, flat bottom, deep embossing in the grip area, steering-wheel bezel and steering-wheel paddle shifters in silver chrome, AMG brushed stainless steel sports pedals with black rubber studs, Ambient lighting, Instrument panel and beltlines in ARTICO man-made leather in black nappa look, Centre console in high-gloss black with insert in silver chrome, Air vents with elements in silver chrome, Doors with high-gloss black trim elements and surround in silver chrome as well as switches in silver chrome, Floor mats in black with AMG lettering, Overhead control panel in high-gloss black)

Fuel & Performance

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Fuel Type

—

Petrol

Petrol Fuel Tank Capacity

—

66 Litres

Petrol Highway Mileage

—

15 kmpl

Secondary Fuel Type

—

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

—

BS VI 2.0

Top Speed

—

250 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Power Steering

—

Power Boot

—

Air Conditioner

—

Heater

—

Adjustable Steering

—

Height Adjustable Driver Seat

—

Ventilated Seats

—

Electric Adjustable Seats

—

Front

Automatic Climate Control

—

Air Quality Control

—

Low Fuel Warning Light

—

Accessory Power Outlet

—

Vanity Mirror

—

Rear Seat Headrest

—

Adjustable Headrest

—

Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts

—

Rear AC Vents

—

Lumbar Support

—

Active noise cancellation

—

Cruise Control

—

Parking Sensors

—

Front & Rear

Navigation System

—

Find My Car location

—

Foldable Rear Seat

—

KeyLess Entry

—

Engine Start/Stop Button

—

Cooled Glovebox

—

Voice Commands

—

USB Charger

—

Front & Rear

Central Console Armrest

—

Tailgate Ajar Warning

—

Hands-Free Tailgate

—

Gear Shift Indicator

—

Rear Curtain

—

Luggage Hook & Net

—

Drive Modes

—

Follow Me Home Headlamps

—

Dimensions & Capacity

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Length

—

4751 mm

Width

—

1820 mm

Height

—

1437 mm

Boot Space

—

455 Litres

Seating Capacity

—

Wheel Base

—

2636 mm

Kerb Weight

—

1675 kg

No. of Doors

—

Engine & Transmission

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Engine Type

—

Petrol Mild Hybrid

Battery Capacity

—

48 kWh

Displacement

—

1999 cc

Max Power

—

254.79bhp

Max Torque

—

400Nm

No. of Cylinders

—

Valves Per Cylinder

—

Transmission Type

—

Automatic

Gearbox

—

9-Speed

Drive Type

—

RWD

Entertainment & Communication

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Radio

—

Wireless Phone Charging

—

USB & Auxiliary input

—

Bluetooth Connectivity

—

Compass

—

Touchscreen

—

Android Auto

—

Apple CarPlay

—

No. of Speakers

—

Usb Ports

—

Additional Features

—

Burmester 3D surround sound system (15 high-quality speakers with 710 watt)

Speakers

—

Front & Rear

Suspension, Steering & Brakes

▾

Feature

Kia EV5

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Front Suspension

—

Multi-link suspension

Rear Suspension

—

Multi-link suspension

Acceleration

—

5.7 s

0-100kmph

—

5.7 s

Popular Comparisons

Swipe through popular car comparison pairs.

View all

Maruti

Suzuki Baleno

₹5.99 L - ₹9.99 L

Kia

Sonet

₹7.41 L - ₹14.09 L

Compare

Majestor

₹42.49 L - ₹44.99 L

Toyota

Innova Hycross

₹18.70 L - ₹31.84 L

Compare

Maruti

Grand Vitara

₹10.77 L - ₹19.72 L

Maruti

Victoris

₹10.50 L - ₹19.99 L

Compare

Maruti

Victoris

₹10.50 L - ₹19.99 L

Maruti

e Vitara

₹15.99 L - ₹20.01 L

Compare

Maruti

Suzuki Ertiga

₹8.85 L - ₹12.99 L

Toyota

Rumion

₹9.79 L - ₹14.21 L

Compare

Tata

Punch

₹5.75 L - ₹10.77 L

Tata

Tiago

₹4.77 L - ₹8.62 L

Compare

Maruti

Suzuki Baleno

₹5.99 L - ₹9.99 L

Maruti

Suzuki FRONX

₹6.85 L - ₹11.98 L

Compare

Hyundai

Venue

₹8.00 L - ₹15.83 L

Maruti

Suzuki Brezza

₹7.40 L - ₹13.71 L

Compare

Compare by Brand

Choose a brand and explore cars before comparing.

All brands

JSW

mercedes-benz

tata

leapmotor

fisker

ola

pravaig

maserati

lotus

mclaren

rolls-royce

isuzu

ferrari

bentley

aston Martin

land Rover

Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Comparison overview

Comparison overview: The Kia EV5 starts at ₹55.00 L and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class at ₹58.65 L, a difference of ₹3.65 L ex-showroom. On-road in New Delhi that gap becomes roughly ₹4.05 L. Here is what the extra money actually buys.

What one gives that the other does not: The Mercedes-Benz C-Class adds Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Central Locking, Child Safety Locks and Anti-Theft Alarm. The rest of both spec sheets is shared.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the Kia EV5 if you drive mostly in the city, you want the lower running cost, and you would rather keep the ₹3.65 L for your down payment than spend it on features.

Buy the Mercedes-Benz C-Class if you do regular highway runs, you carry luggage or a pram often, and you want Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) without waiting for the next facelift.

The one thing that settles it: Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).

Before you sign anything:

Ex-showroom price is not what you pay. Add registration, road tax, insurance and handling, and expect the final figure to land ten to twelve percent higher. Road tax changes state to state, so a car that costs the same in two cities does not cost the same to own.

Ask the dealer four things before you book. What is the current waiting period for the variant you want. What is the on-road figure.

Then drive both cars back to back on the same day, on a road you actually use. Take your family. Put your usual luggage in the boot. Most people decide in the first ten minutes, and it is rarely for the reason they expected.

Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class FAQs

Which is cheaper to maintain?+

Kia EV5 is likely cheaper to maintain because it starts at the lower price. Confirm the service package, parts pricing and labour cost with the dealer before booking.

What is the price difference between Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?+

The ex-showroom price difference between Kia EV5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ₹3.65 L. On-road in New Delhi, that gap becomes roughly ₹4.05 L.

Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which has better mileage?+

Mileage data is incomplete for one of these cars, so check the exact variants you are comparing.

Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which car has the better safety rating?+

Safety rating data is not complete for both cars. Compare crash-test ratings and standard safety kit before booking.

Which car holds its value best, Kia EV5 vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class?+

Resale value depends on demand in your city, service history, variant, fuel type and mileage. The car with lower running cost and stronger local demand usually holds value better.

Which is better for highway driving?+

For highway driving, compare torque, high-speed stability, safety rating and seat comfort in the exact variants you are shortlisting.