Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW iX vs Porsche Cayenne

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW iX and Porsche Cayenne. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.36 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and Porsche Cayenne is available in 2995 cc engine with 3 fuel type options: Diesel, Petrol and Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). Cayenne provides the mileage of 10.8 kmpl.

GLE vs iX vs Cayenne Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	iX	Cayenne
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 1.21 Crore	Rs. 1.36 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	-	2995 cc
Power	265 bhp	-	348 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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BMW iX

xDrive 40

Rs. 1.21 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Porsche Cayenne

Base

Rs. 1.36 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

BMW iX

xDrive 40

Porsche Cayenne

Base

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230	200	248
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	6.1	6
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	Electric	3.0L Turbocharged V6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm		348 bhp @ 5400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm		500 Nm @ 1450 rpm
Max Motor Performance		322 bhp, 630 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)			10.8View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)			815
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged		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	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double wishbone	Fully independent extra-large format double wishbone
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link	fully independent multi-link suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	R20	255 / 50 R21	255 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	R20	255 / 50 R21	275 / 50 R19

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			Optional
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	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention			Optional
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	9 Airbags (Driver, 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

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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment		Optional
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock			Centre

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	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, 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		Reverse Camera with Guidance
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	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	1

Telematics

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)	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)	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)	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	Captain Seats
Ventilated Seats			All
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Interior design Suite Leather Castanea	Black, Slate Grey
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	Auto Folding	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric		Front and Rear Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote
Rear Windshield Blind			Electric

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED,LED	LED on front, LED on rear
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	Co-Driver Only
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 1 Trip
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	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital		Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	18	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger			Optional
iPod Compatibility

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic	Moonlight Blue Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Phytonic Blue Metallic	Black
Selenite Grey Metallic	Sophisto Grey (metallic)	Chromite Black Metallic
High-Tech Silver Metallic	Storm Bay Metallic	Mahogany Metallic
Polar White	Aventurin Red metallic	Quarzite Grey Metallic
	Oxide Grey Metallic	Dolomite Silver Metallic
	Mineral White Metallic	White
	Mineral White Metallic	Carrara White Metallic

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GLE vs iX vs Cayenne Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW iX and Porsche Cayenne?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore and Porsche Cayenne price is Rs. 1.36 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLE, iX and Cayenne, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLE, iX and Cayenne comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW iX vs Porsche Cayenne

Length (mm)	4926	4953	4930
Width (mm)	2015	1967	1983
Height (mm)	1797	1695	1698
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	3000	2895
Ground Clearance (mm)		906	210
Kerb Weight (kg)			2295

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)			645
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85		75

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

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

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

Find My Car			Optional
Check Vehicle Status via App			Optional
Geo-fence			Optional
Emergency Call			Optional
Over The Air (OTA) Updates			Optional
Remote AC: On / Off via App			Optional
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App			Optional
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App			Optional

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable	8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable	160000
Warranty (In Years)	3		5
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	Not Applicable	Unlimited