Can, Ergün (ADASTEC), Şahin, Ertan (ADASTEC), Akınay, Sude Nesrin (Yıldız Technical University), Kayaoğlu, Duygu (Marmara University), Kavvasoğlu, Cemre (Adastec Corp.), Ghahremaninejad, Reza (Adastec), Turan, Buğra (Koç University), Peker, Ali U (Adastec Corp.), Par, Kerem (Istanbul Doğuş University)

Real-World Performance Evaluation of DSRC and C-V2X for Automated Vehicles

Scheduled for presentation during the Video Session "On-Demand Video Presentations" (VP-VP), Saturday, November 22, 2025, 08:00−18:00, On-Demand Platform

2025 IEEE 28th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITSC), November 18-21, 2025, Gold Coast, Australia

This information is tentative and subject to change. Compiled on April 2, 2026

Abstract

Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication is crucial for enhancing the capabilities of automated vehicles and scaling Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). This study presents a real-world comparison of Dedicated Short-Range Communication (DSRC) and Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (CV2X) based on data collected from an automated bus operating on an urban test route. Key performance metrics, including packet loss, message errors, and communication reliability, were evaluated under diverse environmental conditions. Results show that while both technologies offer specific advantages, C-V2X consistently provides superior communication range and stability, especially in dense urban settings. Additionally, the study highlights how external factors such as antenna placement, infrastructure, and signal obstruction affect V2X performance. These findings offer practical insights into optimizing V2X-enabled automated mobility solutions and highlight the importance of a robust communication infrastructure in real-world deployments.