BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. The BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel.

i5 vs GLE Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i5	GLE
Price	Rs. 1.20 Crore	Rs. 97.85 Lakh
Engine Capacity	-	1993 cc
Power	601 bhp	265 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Rs. 1.20 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	230
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.8	6.9
Engine		1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric	OM654 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	601 bhp	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	795 Nm	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Driving Range (km)	516
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)		4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension		ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel		Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 40 R20	R20
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R20	R20

Features

Exterior

Braking & Traction

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating		5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Auto Hold	Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets		2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Tailgate Release	Electric Opening and Closing

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Macchiato Beige / Black, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front & Rear

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic
	M Carbon Black Metallic	Sodalite Blue Metallic
	Phytonic Blue metallic	Selenite Grey Metallic
	Tanzanite Blue	High-Tech Silver Metallic
	Sophisto Grey brilliant effect metallic	Polar White
	BMW Individual Frozen Portimao Blue metallic
	Cape York Green metallic
	BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic
	BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic
	Oxide Grey metallic
	Fire Red metallic
	M Brooklyn Grey metallic
	Mineral White metallic
	Alpine White Solid

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i5 vs GLE Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE?

BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Length (mm)	5060	4926
Width (mm)	1900	2015
Height (mm)	1505	1797
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2995

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		85

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic	Panoramic
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Black/Grey

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited