BMW XM Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison

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New Delhi

₹ 2.76 Crore

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₹ 1.37 Crore

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BMW XM Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the XM Vs GLS on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

XM Vs GLS – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz GLS in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1.37 Crore and goes up to ₹ 1.42 Crore for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1.42 Crore, whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLS Diesel top-end costs ₹ 1.44 Crore. On the other hand, BMW XM price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 2.76 Crore and goes up to Rs. ₹ 3.42 Crore for range topping Hybrid model.

Summary	BMW XM	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Price	₹ 2.76 Crore	₹ 1.37 Crore
Manufacturer	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	61.90 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Power	483 bhp	381 bhp@ 5,900–6,100?rpm bhp
Engine	4395 CC	2999 CC
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Petrol

XM Vs GLS – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol engine returns 11 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 13 KM/L. The BMW XM base Hybrid returns 62 KM/L.

XM Vs GLS – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz GLS gets 3 Petrol 381 bhp@ 5,900–6,100?rpm bhp engines and 2 Diesel 362?bhp@4,000?rpm bhp engines, whereas the BMW XM comes in 483 bhp Hybrid engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	V8	3.0-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	4395 CC	2999 CC
No. of Cylinders	8	6
Power	483 bhp@5400-7200 rpm	381 bhp@ 5,900–6,100?rpm
Torque	650 Nm@1600-5000 rpm	500?Nm @ 1,800?rpm
Top Speed	N/A	250
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	4.3	6.1
No. of gears	8	9
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Turbocharger	N/A
Emissions Standard	N/A	BS6

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5110 mm	5209 mm
Width	2005 mm	2157 mm
Height	1755 mm	1823 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm	3075 mm
Ground Clearance	220 mm	210 mm
Kerb Weight	2710 KG	2460 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	527 L	655 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	N/A	3
Seating Capacity	5	7
Fuel tank Capacity	69.0	90.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	61.90 KM/L	11.00 KM/L
Mileage - City	7.00 KM/L	8.50 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	9.00 KM/L	11.50 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension With Double-wishbone Front Axle In Lightweight Aluminium Construction, M-specific Kinematics And Elastokinematics	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Adaptive M Suspension With Five-link Axle In Lightweight Aluminium/ Steel Construction, M-specific Kinematics And Elastokinematics	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping
Front Brake Type	Six-piston Fixed-calliper Disc Brakes, Vented	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Single-piston Floating-calliper Disc Brakes, Vented	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	1	Telescopic Tilt

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	275/45 R21 110Y XL	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyre Size	315/40 R21 115Y XL	315 / 40 R21
Spare Wheel Type	N/A	Alloy
Spare Wheel Size	N/A	275/45 R21

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Climate Control	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Front AC	-	Yes
Rear AC	-	Yes
Third Row AC Zone	-	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Yes	Tri-Zone All-Auto
Paddle Shift	No	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	-	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Power Windows	-	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	-	No
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	-	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	-	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	-	Yes
MBUX rear tablet	-
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system	-
Navigation Connectivity package	-
Pre-installation for entertainment and comfort features	-
Vehicle Monitoring	-
Widescreen cockpit	-
Windows/sunroof open close from App	-

Locks & Security

Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	-	Yes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	-	Yes
Seat Upholstery	-	Nappa Leather
Rear Armrest	Yes	Yes
Front Armrest	Yes	Yes
Folding Rear Seat	-	Yes
Split Rear Seat	-	40:20:40
Front Seatback Pockets	-	Yes
Headrests	-	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes
Seat Memory Function	-	Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts	-	Yes

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags	-
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	-	No
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Hill Hold Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Yes
Lane Assist	-	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	-	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	-	Front & Rear
Speed Alert System	-	Yes
Parking Assistance	-	360° Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Dashcam	-	Yes
Electric ORVM Heating	-	Yes
Active Braking Assist	-
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus	-
Blind Spot Assist	-
Parking Package with 360 degree camera	-

Lights

Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Light Type	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	-	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	-	LED
Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	-	Yes
Cornering Lights	No	Yes
Cabin Lamps	-	Yes

Exterior Features

Sunroof	-	LED
Roof Rails	-	Yes
Shark Fin Antenna	-	Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMs	-	Yes
Chrome Accents	-	Yes
ORVM Adjustments	-	Power + Auto Fold
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Skid Plates	-	Yes
Side Steps	-	Yes

Instrumentation

Instrument Cluster	-	Twin 31.2?cm Screens
Trip Meter	-	Yes
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator	Yes	Yes
Average Speed	-	Yes
Clock	-	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness	-	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Shift Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	-	Digital
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes

Entertainment

Infotainment System	-	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	-	31.2?cm
Audio System	-	Burmester Surround Sound
Speakers	No	13
Tweeters	-	No
Subwoofer	-	No
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	-	Yes
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	-	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	-	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Connected Car Technology	-	Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)	-	Yes
Geofencing	-	Yes
Digital Key	-	Yes
AI Voice Assistance	-	Hey Mercedes
Auto Park Assist	-	Yes
Autonomous Driving Level	-	Level 2
SOS Button	-	Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

Type Battery Warranty	-	2 Years / Unlimited Km
Type Manufacturer Warranty	-	3 Years / Unlimited Km

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