Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW iX1 vs BMW iX

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW iX1 and BMW iX. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh 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.

GLE vs iX1 vs iX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	iX1	iX
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 66.90 Lakh	Rs. 1.21 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	-	-
Power	265 bhp	-	-
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric	Electric

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

Rs. 66.90 Lakh

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

BMW iX1

xDrive30 M Sport

BMW iX

xDrive 40

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	230		200
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	5.6	6.1
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC		Not Applicable Cylinders Not Applicable, Not Applicable Valves/Cylinder, Not Applicable
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Diesel	Electric	Electric
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	494 Nm
Max Motor Performance		308 bhp, 494 Nm	322 bhp, 630 Nm
Driving Range (km)		417
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears, Sport Mode	Automatic - 1 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged
Battery		66.4 kWh, Lithium Ion, 66.4 kg Battery Placed Under Floor Pan	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	2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking	Regenerative Braking, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double wishbone	Double wishbone
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link	Five-link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Alloy	Alloy
Front Tyres	R20	R18	255 / 50 R21
Rear Tyres	R20	R18	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)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 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

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Air Purifier
Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Dual 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	Reverse 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		1

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)	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)	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)	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)	4 way manually adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black		Interior design Suite Leather Castanea
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 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
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	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing	Electric Opening and Closing

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
Ambient Interior Lighting	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
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto		Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay		Wireless	Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	10.7	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	12	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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Storm Bay Metallic	Phytonic Blue Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Space Silver Metallic	Sophisto Grey (metallic)
High-Tech Silver Metallic		Storm Bay Metallic
Polar White		Aventurin Red metallic
		Oxide Grey Metallic
		Mineral White Metallic

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GLE vs iX1 vs iX Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW iX1 and BMW iX?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW iX1 price is Rs. 66.90 Lakh and BMW iX price is Rs. 1.21 Crore. Hence BMW iX1 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW iX1 vs BMW iX

Length (mm)	4926	4500	4953
Width (mm)	2015	1845	1967
Height (mm)	1797	1612	1695
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2692	3000

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Bootspace (litres)		490
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85

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)
Hill Descent Control

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

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

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			Body Coloured

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