Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.45 Crore, Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 1.09 Crore and BMW X5 price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) and Diesel and BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl.

GLS vs GLE vs X5 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	GLE	X5
Price	Rs. 1.45 Crore	Rs. 1.09 Crore	Rs. 1.06 Crore
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	1993 cc	2998 cc
Power	375 bhp	265 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.45 Crore

On-Road Price, Sabarkantha

Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

Rs. 1.09 Crore

On-Road Price, Sabarkantha

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 1.06 Crore

On-Road Price, Sabarkantha

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d AMG Line

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

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SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
BROCHURE
COLOURS

Specifications and Finance

Finance

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Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	230
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	6.9	5.4
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	OM654 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbochaged I6
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	550 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 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) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & 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	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	ndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.1	6.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	R20	275 / 45 R22
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	R20	305 / 40 R22

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	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	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)
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
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five 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 and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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 - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance	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	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	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)	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)
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)	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)
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 manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	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	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	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	Metallic	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 - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote

Exterior

Lighting

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

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Display	LCD Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	12.3
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+	16
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	Obsidian Black Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic
Sodalite Blue	Sodalite Blue Metallic	Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Selenite Silver	Selenite Grey Metallic	Mineral White Metallic
High-tech Silver	High-Tech Silver Metallic
Polar White	Polar White

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GLS vs GLE vs X5 Comparison FAQs

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

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.45 Crore, Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 1.09 Crore and BMW X5 price is Rs. 1.06 Crore. Hence BMW X5 is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

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 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.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLS, GLE and X5, 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 GLS, GLE and X5 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 GLS vs Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5

Length (mm)	5209	4926	4922
Width (mm)	2157	2015	2004
Height (mm)	1823	1797	1745
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2995	2975
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	2
Bootspace (litres)	493
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	85	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

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

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

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