BMW i5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The BMW i5 price is Rs. 1.20 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol.

i5 vs GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	i5	GLS
Price	Rs. 1.20 Crore	Rs. 1.32 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	2999 cc
Power	601 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Rs. 1.20 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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BMW i5

M60 xDrive

Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.8	6.1
Engine		2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	Electric	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	601 bhp	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	795 Nm	500 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

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension		Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension		Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type		Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)		6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Alloy	Space Saver
Front Tyres	245 / 40 R20	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	275 / 35 R20	315 / 40 R21

Features

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
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Center)	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

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

Mobile App Features

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)
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)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Leather	Artificial Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled	Heated and cooled
Interiors		Dual Tone
Interior Colours		Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat		Full
Split Rear Seat		40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests		Front, Second & Third

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Black	Dual Tone
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	Internal with Remote

Exterior

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
Light on Vanity Mirrors		Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
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
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Obsidian Black
	M Carbon Black Metallic	Sodalite Blue
	Phytonic Blue metallic	Selenite Silver
	Tanzanite Blue	High-tech Silver
	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

4.7/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.0Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.0Comfort	4.9Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.7Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.6Value 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.

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

More Expert Reviews on i5 and GLS

Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4Matic First Drive

By Bilal Ahmed Firfiray07 Jan 2024

The Mercedes-Benz GLS is a decadent set of wheels for the discerning elite, no less.

Length (mm)	5060	5209
Width (mm)	1900	2157
Height (mm)	1505	1823
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3135
Kerb Weight (kg)		2460

Doors (Doors)	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	490	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)		90

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)
Ride Height Adjustment
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
Third Row Cup Holders

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit		Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips		Black

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