Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi A8 L vs BMW iX

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi A8 L and BMW iX. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and Audi A8 L is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

GLE vs A8 L vs iX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	A8 L	iX
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.34 Crore	Rs. 1.21 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2995 cc	-
Power	265 bhp	344 bhp	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

Rs. 1.34 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW iX

xDrive 40

Rs. 1.21 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Audi A8 L

Celebration Edition

BMW iX

xDrive 40

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	250	200
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	5.7	6.1
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	3.0L Twin-Turbocharged FSI V6 MHEV	Electric
Fuel Type	Diesel	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	344 bhp @ 5000-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance			322 bhp, 630 Nm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo
Battery		48 Volt	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	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Predictive Active Air Suspension	Five-link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	6.45
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	R20	255 / 45 R19	255 / 50 R21
Rear Tyres	R20	255 / 45 R19	255 / 50 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	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 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			Optional
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
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 Four 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 and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual 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 - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	1

Telematics

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
Driver Seat Adjustment	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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	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)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	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)	16 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (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, shoulder support forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	10 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest forward / back)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats		All
Ventilated Seat Type		Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Black, Merino Gray / Meteorite Gray, Merlot Red / Black, Metropolis Gray / Granite Gray, Mother-of-Pearl / Sapwood Brown, Nutmeg Brown / Black, Nutmeg Brown / Tourmaline Blue, Saiga Beige / Black, Sard Brown / Black	Interior design Suite Leather Castanea
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full		Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split		40:20:40 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	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	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Chrome	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64		6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED	LED,LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 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
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3		14.9
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	23	18
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
DVD Playback

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Mythos Black Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Firmament Blue Metallic	Phytonic Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Manhattan Gray Metallic	Sophisto Grey (metallic)
High-Tech Silver Metallic	Vesuvius Grey	Storm Bay Metallic
Polar White	District Green Metallic	Aventurin Red metallic
	Terra Grey Metallic	Oxide Grey Metallic
	Floret Silver Metallic	Mineral White Metallic
	Glacier White	Mineral White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

7 Ratings

4.7/5

6 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	3.8Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.3Comfort
	5.0Performance	4.5Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.0Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.0Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Best car i have ever seen

Best car i have ever seen I love this car Driving experience was very good The look of the car is very good And the performance is next level But the service of this car is most expensive

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

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Rs. 1.30 Crore onwards

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Rs. 1.34 Crore onwards

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GLE vs A8 L vs iX Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi A8 L and BMW iX?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, Audi A8 L price is Rs. 1.34 Crore and BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi A8 L vs BMW iX

Length (mm)	4926	5320	4953
Width (mm)	2015	1945	1967
Height (mm)	1797	1488	1695
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3128	3000
Ground Clearance (mm)			906

Doors (Doors)	5	4	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	4	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		505
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	72

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Not Applicable