Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Porsche Macan

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Porsche Macan. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore and Porsche Macan price is Rs. 88.06 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Porsche Macan is available in 1984 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. Macan provides the mileage of 11.4 kmpl.

GLS vs Macan Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	Macan
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 88.06 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	1984 cc
Power	375 bhp	241 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (DCT)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

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Porsche Macan

Base

Rs. 88.06 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (kmph)	250	232
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.1	6.4
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1984 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	2.0L R4 Turbocharged I4
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	241 bhp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	370 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		11.4View Mileage Details
Driving Range (km)		747
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (DCT) - 7 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Others	Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Fully Independent Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Self-tracking Trapezoidal-link
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	235 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	255 / 50 R19

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	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)	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)
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
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

Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Three Zone)
Front AC	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	Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, 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
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Reverse Camera with Guidance
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

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)	8 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, seat base angle up / down) + 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)	10 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height 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)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Black, Agate Grey
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear

Storage

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Optional
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Electric Opening and Closing

Exterior

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64
Headlights	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, LED on rear
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger		Optional
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty

Brochure

Colours

	Obsidian Black	Black
	Sodalite Blue	Gentian Blue Metallic
	Selenite Silver	Volcano Grey Metallic
	High-tech Silver	Copper Ruby Metallic
	Polar White	Jet Black Metallic
		Dolomite Silver Metallic
		Papaya Metallic
		White
		Carrara White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

6 Ratings

5.0/5

4 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.8Exterior
	4.9Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.7Performance	4.5Performance
	4.4Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

Phenomenal

This beauty buying experience is wonderful and eye catchy, I'm driving enthusiastic and love to roar this beauty, I passing threw any road people stare at this blonde service is good but sometimes little harder for me because service provided mainly in metropolitan city.

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Length (mm)	5209	4726
Width (mm)	2157	1922
Height (mm)	1823	1621
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2807
Ground Clearance (mm)	200
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460	1845

Doors (Doors)	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2
Bootspace (litres)	493	458
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	65

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

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

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

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

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	60000