BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X7

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X7. The BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore, Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

i5 vs GLE vs X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i5	GLE	X7
Price	Rs. 1.20 Crore	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	1993 cc	2998 cc
Power	601 bhp	265 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.30 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	230
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.8	6.9	5.8
Engine		1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric	OM654 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Electric	Diesel	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	601 bhp	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	795 Nm	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance			12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			11.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	516		937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery	83.9 kWh, Lithium Ion
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle		1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Rear Suspension		ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Front Brake Type		Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type		Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 40 R20	R20	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R20	R20	285 / 45 R21

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	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)	Not Tested
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)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger 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

Braking & Traction

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	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock			Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Driver 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)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
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)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled		Heated and cooled
Interiors		Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full	Full
Split Rear Seat		60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

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

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	15	64	15
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights		LED on front, LED on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple CarPlay (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	17	6+	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Black Sapphire Metallic	Obsidian Black Metallic	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic
M Carbon Black Metallic	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Carbon Black Metallic
Phytonic Blue metallic	Selenite Grey Metallic	Dravit Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue	High-Tech Silver Metallic	Mineral White 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

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.0/5

1 Rating

4.9/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.0Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.9Comfort
	5.0Performance	5.0Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.9Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

M5 with batteries

Looks could be more aggressive, overall good, best if you are BMW fanboy, Standing out in the segment with the competitors, performance is always in DNA.

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

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Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 450 4Matic First Drive Review

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray21 Dec 2023

The GLE then is like one of those tailor-made Saville Row suits, which will retain its grandeur no matter how many “drips” come and go.

BMWi5

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

VolvoXC90

Rs. 1.01 Crore onwards

BMWi5

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

BMWi5

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

BMWi5

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

BMWi5

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

Audie-tron Sportback

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

BMWi5

Rs. 1.20 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

GLE comparison with similar cars

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

VolvoXC90

Rs. 1.01 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

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BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

Land RoverRange Rover Velar

Rs. 87.90 Lakh onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLC

Rs. 75.90 Lakh onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

LexusRX

Rs. 95.80 Lakh onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLE

Rs. 97.85 Lakh onwards

BMWX5

Rs. 97.00 Lakh onwards

Audie-tron

Rs. 1.02 Crore onwards

X7 comparison with similar cars

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

AudiA8 L

Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

VolvoXC90

Rs. 1.01 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

PorscheCayenne

Rs. 1.36 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

BMWiX

Rs. 1.21 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

JaguarI-Pace

Rs. 1.26 Crore onwards

BMWX7

Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzGLS

Rs. 1.32 Crore onwards

Mercedes-BenzEQS SUV

Rs. 1.41 Crore onwards

i5 vs GLE vs X7 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW i5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X7?

BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore, Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare i5, GLE and X7, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare i5, GLE and X7 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X7

Length (mm)	5060	4926	5181
Width (mm)	1900	2015	2000
Height (mm)	1505	1797	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2995	3105

Doors (Doors)	4	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	5	6
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		85	83

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
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	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	40000