BMW iX vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]. The BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. GLS [2020-2024] provides the mileage of 10.1 kmpl.

iX vs GLS [2020-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	iX	GLS [2020-2024]
Price	Rs. 1.21 Crore	Rs. 1.21 Crore
Engine Capacity	-	2999 cc
Power	-	362 bhp
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol

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BMW iX

xDrive 40

Rs. 1.21 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.21 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW iX

xDrive 40

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

450 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS
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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	200	246
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	6.2
Engine	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	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)		362 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)		500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	322 bhp, 630 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		10.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		909
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	Not Applicable	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger		Turbocharged
Battery	76.6 kWh, Lithium Ion,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	Not Applicable, Not Applicable	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double wishbone	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Five-link	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	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	255 / 50 R21	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	255 / 50 R21	315 / 40 R21

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
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	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

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	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
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	1	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights		Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting		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	Body Coloured	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates		Metallic
Soft-close Door
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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	14.9
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	18	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

Mobile App Features

Storage

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	10 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	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	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, 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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Interior design Suite Leather Castanea	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Rear Armrest
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

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
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer		Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Phytonic Blue Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Sophisto Grey (metallic)	Selenite Grey
	Storm Bay Metallic	Mojave Silver
	Aventurin Red metallic	Hyacinth Red
	Oxide Grey Metallic	Polar White
	Mineral White Metallic	Polar White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

4.7/5

14 Ratings

Rating Parameters	3.8Exterior	4.3Exterior
	4.3Comfort	4.3Comfort
	4.5Performance	4.4Performance
	4.0Fuel Economy	3.6Fuel Economy
	4.0Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Performance king

Its an amazing experience What a performance I love it When i drive the bmw iX well worthy performance i got Now i decided to buy a new iX in very few month and I ordered for my future business uses

Mercedes-Benz GLS review

It gets good fuel economy figures for its size and its available with several strong powertrain the gls high quality cabin has ample space for adults to stretch out (even in th third row).

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Length (mm)	4953	5207
Width (mm)	1967	2157
Height (mm)	1695	1823
Wheelbase (mm)	3000	3135
Ground Clearance (mm)		200
Kerb Weight (kg)		2460

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

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

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	Optional
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 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
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Years)	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	160000
Warranty (In Years)		2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	Unlimited