Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW 8 Series

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW 8 Series. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh and BMW 8 Series price is Rs. 1.31 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and BMW 8 Series is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. 8 Series provides the mileage of 11.3 kmpl.

GLE vs 8 Series Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	8 Series
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.31 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2998 cc
Power	265 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW 8 Series

840i Gran Coupe

Rs. 1.31 Crore

Last Recorded Price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

BMW 8 Series

840i Gran Coupe

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	5.2
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.3View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		768
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorber
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	6.15
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	R20	245 / 45 R18
Rear Tyres	R20	275 / 40 R18

Features

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
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)		Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2

Mobile App Features

Seats & Upholstery

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)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height 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)	6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black
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

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	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 - Electric	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing
Rear Windshield Blind		Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
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, LED on rear	LED
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	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	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

	Obsidian Black Metallic	Sonic Speed Blue metallic
	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Black Sapphire metallic
	Selenite Grey Metallic	Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
	High-Tech Silver Metallic	Bluestone Metallic
	Polar White	Sunset Orange metallic
	Polar White	Mineral White metallic

More Expert Reviews on GLE and 8 Series

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GLE vs 8 Series Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW 8 Series?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh and BMW 8 Series price is Rs. 1.31 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLE compared to 8 Series?

For the 300d AMG Line variant, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the 840i Gran Coupe variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of 8 Series produces 335 bhp @ 5000 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1600 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW 8 Series

Length (mm)	4926	5082
Width (mm)	2015	1932
Height (mm)	1797	1407
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3023
Ground Clearance (mm)		128
Kerb Weight (kg)		1875

Doors (Doors)	5	4
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		440
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	68

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

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