BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

CarWale brings you comparison of BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]. The BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. The BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl and GLS [2020-2024] provides the mileage of 10.1 kmpl.

X5 vs GLS [2020-2024] Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	X5	GLS [2020-2024]
Price	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 1.21 Crore
Engine Capacity	2998 cc	2999 cc
Power	375 bhp	362 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.21 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

450 4MATIC

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)		246
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	5.4	6.2
Engine	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	B58 Turbochaged I6	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	362 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Max Motor Performance	12 bhp, 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)	12View Mileage Details	10.1View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)	996	909
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop
Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)	4, DOHC	4, DOHC

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	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)	6.3	6
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R22	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	305 / 40 R22	315 / 40 R21

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	6 Airbags (Driver, 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

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 and on Pillars, 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 - Internal & Driver Door	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	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest 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	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest 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)
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
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Dual Tone
Scuff Plates	Illuminated	Metallic
Power Windows	Front & Rear	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 & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	6
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, Halogen on rear	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

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
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	Touch-screen Display	LCD Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Gesture Control
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Black Sapphire Metallic	Obsidian Black
	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Cavansite Blue
	Mineral White Metallic	Selenite Grey
		Mojave Silver
		Hyacinth Red
		Polar White

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X5 vs GLS [2020-2024] Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]?

BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024] price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. Hence BMW X5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: Which car between X5 and GLS [2020-2024] is better in terms of fuel economy?

For the xDrive40i xLine variant, mileage of X5 is 12kmpl and for the 450 4MATIC variant, mileage of GLS [2020-2024] is 10.1kmpl. Thus making X5 the most fuel efficient as compared to GLS [2020-2024]

Q: How is the performance of X5 compared to GLS [2020-2024]?

For the xDrive40i xLine variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque. For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS [2020-2024] produces 362 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS [2020-2024]

Length (mm)	4922	5207
Width (mm)	2004	2157
Height (mm)	1745	1823
Wheelbase (mm)	2975	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)	83	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
Differential Lock	Electronic

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
Remote Parking with Key

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	40000	Unlimited