Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X5 and Land Rover Discovery. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Land Rover Discovery price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Land Rover Discovery is available in 1997 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

GLS vs X5 vs Discovery Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	X5	Discovery
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 97.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2998 cc	1997 cc
Power	375 bhp	375 bhp	296 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Land Rover Discovery

S 2.0 Petrol

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Land Rover Discovery

S 2.0 Petrol

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	5.4
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1997 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	B58 Turbochaged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	296 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	400 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp, 200 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 (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop

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	Fully Independent, Double Wishbones with Coil Springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Fully Independent, Multi-link with Coil Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.3	6.2
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	275 / 45 R21	275 / 45 R22	255 / 55 R20
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	305 / 40 R22	255 / 55 R20

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
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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

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
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Differential Lock		Electronic

Locks & Security

Comfort & Convenience

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Electronic Parking Brake		Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five 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 and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Separate Zone, Vents On Roof and Pillars, Common Fan Speed Control
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , 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 - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Manual Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	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)	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)	14 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) + 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)	16 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) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 4 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third 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
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only		Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black	Ebony, Acorn / Ebony
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	60:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split		50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
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
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear	Optional,Halogen
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Footwell Lamps
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	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator			Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto			Wireless
Apple CarPlay			Wireless
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	11.4
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	6+
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

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Black Sapphire Metallic	Byron Blue Metallic
Sodalite Blue	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Silicon Silver Metallic
Selenite Silver	Mineral White Metallic	Santorini Black Metallic
High-tech Silver		Carpathian Grey Metallic
Polar White		Namib Orange Metallic
		Yulong White Metallic
		Fuji White

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GLS vs X5 vs Discovery Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X5 and Land Rover Discovery?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and Land Rover Discovery price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh. Hence BMW X5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to X5 and Discovery?

For the 450 4MATIC variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 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 S 2.0 Petrol variant, 1997 cc Petrol engine of Discovery produces 296 bhp @ 5500 rpm of power and 400 Nm @ 1500 rpm of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X5 vs Land Rover Discovery

Length (mm)	5209	4922	4956
Width (mm)	2157	2004	2073
Height (mm)	1823	1745	1888
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2975	2923
Ground Clearance (mm)			207
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	83

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
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Parking with Key

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

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

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