Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs BMW X5 comparison

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₹ 1.37 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs BMW X5 Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the GLS Vs X5 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.

GLS Vs X5 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW X5 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1 Crore and goes up to ₹ 1.12 Crore for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the BMW X5 costs ₹ 1.04 Crore, whereas the BMW X5 Diesel top-end costs ₹ 1.16 Crore. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz GLS price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1.37 Crore and goes up to Rs. ₹ 1.42 Crore for range topping Petrol model. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1.42 Crore, whereas the Diesel top-end of Mercedes-Benz GLS comes with a price tag of ₹ 1.44 Crore.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz GLS	BMW X5
Price	₹ 1.37 Crore	₹ 1 Crore
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	BMW
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	11.00 KM/L	11.24 KM/L
Power	381 bhp@ 5,900–6,100?rpm bhp	376 bhp@ 5200-6250 rpm bhp
Engine	2999 CC	2998 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

GLS Vs X5 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X5 base Petrol engine returns 11 KM/L, whereas the base diesel returns 13 KM/L. The Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol returns 11 KM/L, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 13 KM/L of fuel efficiency.

GLS Vs X5 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW X5 gets 376 bhp@ 5200-6250 rpm bhp Petrol engine and 282 bhp @ 4000 rpm bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLS comes in 3 Petrol 381 bhp@ 5,900–6,100?rpm bhp engines and 2 Diesel 362?bhp@4,000?rpm bhp engines.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	3.0-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	2999 CC	2998 CC
No. of Cylinders	6	6
Power	381 bhp@ 5,900–6,100?rpm	376 bhp@ 5200-6250 rpm
Torque	500?Nm @ 1,800?rpm	520
Top Speed	250	243
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph	6.1	5.4
No. of gears	9	8
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Turbocharger
Emissions Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase-2

Dimensions & Weight

Length	5209 mm	4922 mm
Width	2157 mm	2004 mm
Height	1823 mm	1745 mm
Wheelbase	3075 mm	2975 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	209 mm
Kerb Weight	2460 KG	2115 KG

Capacity

Boot Space	655 L	650 L
No. of Doors	5	5
No. of Rows	3	2
Seating Capacity	7	5
Fuel tank Capacity	90.0	85.0

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage ARAI	11.00 KM/L	11.24 KM/L
Mileage - City	8.50 KM/L	10.00 KM/L
Mileage - Highway	11.50 KM/L	13.00 KM/L

Suspension Brakes & Steering

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping	Multi-Link Suspension
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Steering Adjustability	Telescopic Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic

Tyres & Wheels

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial
Front Tyre Size	275 / 45 R21	265/50 R19
Rear Tyre Size	315 / 40 R21	265/50 R19
Spare Wheel Type	Alloy	N/A
Spare Wheel Size	275/45 R21	N/A

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control	4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Front AC	Yes	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control
Rear AC	Yes	Yes
Third Row AC Zone	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Climate Control	Tri-Zone All-Auto	Four Zone Automatic
Paddle Shift	Yes	Yes
Idle Start/Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Adaptive Cruise Control
Power Windows	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Push Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Remote Engine Start	No	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Audio	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Adjustable ORVMs	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Rear Headrests	-	-
Power Outlets 12V	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charger	Yes	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	Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes

Seats & Upholstery

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

Safety & Security

No. of Airbags
Driver Airbags	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbags	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	Yes
Rear Side Airbag	No	No
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Program	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Hill Hold Control	Yes	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	Yes
Lane Assist	Yes	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Yes
Auto Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Points	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Parking Assistance	360° Camera	Parking Assistant Plus
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Dashcam	Yes	No
Electric ORVM Heating	Yes	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	Adaptive LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)	LED	LED
Turn Indicators on ORVM	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	LED	LED
Ambient Lighting	Yes	Yes
Automatic High Beam Assist	Yes	Yes
Follow-Me-Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Cornering Lights	Yes	Yes
Cabin Lamps	Yes	LED

Exterior Features

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

Instrumentation

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

Entertainment

Infotainment System	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Display Size	31.2?cm	14.9 Inch
Audio System	Burmester Surround Sound	Harman Kardon
Speakers	13	16
Tweeters	No	Yes
Subwoofer	No	Yes
GPS Navigation	Yes	Yes
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Smartphone Connectivity	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support	Yes	Yes
USB Support	Yes	Yes
AUX Compatibility	Yes	No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes
Radio	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

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

Manufacturer Warranty

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

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