BMW M4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW M4 and Mercedes-Benz GLS. The BMW M4 price is Rs. 1.53 Crore and Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore. The BMW M4 is available in 2993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. M4 provides the mileage of 10 kmpl.

M4 vs GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	M4	GLS
Price	Rs. 1.53 Crore	Rs. 1.32 Crore
Engine Capacity	2993 cc	2999 cc
Power	523 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW M4

Competition

Rs. 1.53 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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BMW M4

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450 4MATIC

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	3.5	6.1
Engine	2993 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Twin-Turbocharged I6	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523 bhp @ 6250 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	650 Nm @ 2750 rpm	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	10View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	590
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with Double-Joint Spring Strut Front Axle	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension with Five Link Rear Axle	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)	6.1	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 35 R19	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	285 / 30 R20	315 / 40 R21

Features

Exterior

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
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)	Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)	Optional
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, 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

Air Purifier
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control	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	Reverse Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count		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	Co-Driver Only	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	Metallic
Power Windows	Front Only	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	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	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds		Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	10.25	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	16	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	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)	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	16 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out) + 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	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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type		Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Single Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Black	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	Multi-Function Display	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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Isle of Man Green Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Black Sapphire Metallic	Sodalite Blue
	Tanzanite Blue Metallic	Selenite Silver
	Portimao Blue Metallic	High-tech Silver
	Dravit Gey Metallic	Polar White
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic
	Aventurine Red Metallic
	Brooklyn Grey Metallic
	Toronto Red Metallic
	Sao Paulo Yellow Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

23 Ratings

4.7/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.9Exterior
	4.4Comfort	4.9Comfort
	4.9Performance	4.7Performance
	4.2Fuel Economy	4.4Fuel Economy
	4.8Value for Money	4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Beauty with speed

BMW M4 competition is smooth to drive and feels very comfortable to ride. BBT allows me to drive it once and my experience with this car is unforgettable. The only issue I face is that this car is not made for Indian roads, as it is meant to be driven endlessly, but this is not possible in Indian day-to-day roads.

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 M4 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)	4794	5209
Width (mm)	1887	2157
Height (mm)	1393	1823
Wheelbase (mm)	2857	3135
Kerb Weight (kg)		2460

Doors (Doors)	2	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	4	7
No of Rows (Rows)	2	3
Bootspace (litres)		493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	59	90

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

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Remote	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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not applicable	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited