Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5 vs Lexus RX

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Lexus RX. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Lexus RX price is Rs. 95.80 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel, BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Lexus RX is available in 2487 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Hybrid (Electric + Petrol). X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

GLE vs X5 vs RX Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	X5	RX
Price	Rs. 97.85 Lakh	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 95.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2998 cc	2487 cc
Power	265 bhp	375 bhp	190 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (e-CVT)
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 97.85 Lakh

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Lexus RX

350h Luxury

Rs. 95.80 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Lexus RX

350h Luxury

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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	5.4
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2487 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbochaged I6	2.5L A25A-FXS
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol	Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	190 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 Nm	179 bhp, 270 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		996
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (e-CVT) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery			Nickel Metal Hydride, 259.2 Volt,Battery Placed Under Rear Seats
Electric Motor			2 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At One motor each on front and rear axle
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	MacPherson Strut / Multi-link Type
Rear Suspension	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Coil Springs, Gas-filled shock absorbers, Stabilizer bar
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6.1	6.3	5.5
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	275 / 45 R22	235 / 50 R21
Rear Tyres	R20	305 / 40 R22	235 / 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
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
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)	10 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger 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	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic

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 Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three 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	Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest
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 & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	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	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2	3

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)	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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (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)	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)	10 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, 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
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Ventilated Seats			All
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black	Solis White, Dark Sepia, Black
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 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	Illuminated	Illuminated
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	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	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear
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	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Analogue
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	21
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	Black Sapphire Metallic	Deep Blue Mica
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Graphite Black
Selenite Grey Metallic	Mineral White Metallic	Sonic Chrome
High-Tech Silver Metallic		Sonic Titanium
Polar White		New Sonic Copper
		Sonic Iridium
		Red Mica Drystal Shine
		Sonic Quartz

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GLE vs X5 vs RX Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and Lexus RX?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 97.85 Lakh, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Lexus RX price is Rs. 95.80 Lakh. Hence Lexus RX is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLE compared to X5 and RX?

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 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 350h Luxury variant, 2487 cc Hybrid (Electric + Petrol) engine of RX produces 190 bhp @ 6000 rpm of power and 242 Nm @ 4300-4500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5 vs Lexus RX

Length (mm)	4926	4922	4890
Width (mm)	2015	2004	1920
Height (mm)	1797	1745	1695
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2975	2850
Kerb Weight (kg)			1965

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	2
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	83	65

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
Remote Parking with Key

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Years)	Not Applicable		8
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		160000
Warranty (In Years)	3	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	100000