BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
BMW X5 xDrive40i xLine is priced at ₹95.90 Lakh, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC is priced at ₹1.28 Cr.
BMW X5 xDrive40i xLine comes with 2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC comes with 2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	BMW X5	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Engine Capacity	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

BMW X5

₹ 95.90 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

₹ 1.28 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price

95.90 Lakh

1.28 Cr

EMI

₹1,77,078

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹2,36,166

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating

4.0

4.3

NCAP Rating

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Colors

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Frunk Storage

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No of Rows

2 Rows

3 Rows

Seating Capacity

5 Person

7 Person

Doors

5 Doors

Bootspace

650 litres

493 litres

Fuel Tank Capacity

83 litres

90 litres

Highway Mileage

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AC Regular Charging

—

Range

—

Fuel Type

Petrol

Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

DC Fast Charging

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Transmission

Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode

Engine Type

B58 Turbochaged I6

M256 Turbocharged I6 With Integrated Starter-Alternator

Electric Motor Assist

—

Battery

—

Battery Charging

—

Electric Motor

—

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

375 Bhp @ 5200-6250 Rpm

375 Bhp @ 5800 Rpm

Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed

5.4 seconds

6.1 seconds

Others

Idle Start/Stop

Pure Electric Driving Mode

—

Alternate Fuel

Max Torque (Nm@rpm)

520 Nm @ 1850-5000 Rpm

500 Nm @ 1800 Rpm

Max Motor Performance

12 Bhp, 200 Nm

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Mileage (ARAI)

12 kmpl

AC Fast Charging

—

Top Speed

243 kmph

250 kmph

Drivetrain

AWD

Driving Range

996 km

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Engine

2998 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

2999 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)

5.4 seconds

6.1 seconds

Emission Standard

BS6 Phase 2

Performance on Alternate Fuel

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Turbocharger / Supercharger

Turbocharged

City Mileage

—

Ground Clearance (unladen)

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Height

1745 mm

1823 mm

Width

2004 mm

2157 mm

Ground Clearance

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200 mm

Kerb Weight

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2460 kg

Wheelbase

2975 mm

3135 mm

Length

4922 mm

5209 mm

Rear Suspension

Five-link Axle With Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs

Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Rear Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Tyre Construction

Radial - Tubeless

Wheels

Alloy Wheels

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Front Tyres

275 / 45 R22

275 / 45 R21

Rear Tyres

305 / 40 R22

315 / 40 R21

Front Brake Type

Ventilated Disc

Front Suspension

Double-wishbone Axle With Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs

Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension With Adaptive Damping

Four Wheel Steering

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Steering Type

Power Assisted (Electric)

Minimum Turning Radius

6.3 metres

6 metres

Antenna

Shark Fin Antenna

Yes (Roof-mounted)

Body Kit

Cladding - Body Coloured

Body-coloured Bumpers

Roof Rails

Rub-strips

Black

Roof-mounted Antenna

Sunroof / Moonroof

Panoramic

Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe

Child Safety Lock

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Central Locking

Keyless

Engine Immobiliser

Rear Passenger Seat Type

Bench

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Front Passenger Seat Adjustment

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 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)

Front Seatback Pockets

Headrests

Front & Rear

Front, Second & Third

Driver Armrest

Split Third Row Seat

50:50

Ventilated Seat Type

Heated And Cooled

Rear Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Massage Seats

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Second Row Seat Adjustment

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

6 Way Electrically Adjustable (seat Forward / Back, Backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)

Driver Seat Adjustment

Interiors

Dual Tone

Interior Colours

Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black

Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black

Seat Upholstery

Leather

Artificial Leather

Ventilated Seats

Front Only

Rear Armrest

Cup Holder

Folding Rear Seat

Flat

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Split Rear Seat

40:20:40

Third Row Seat Adjustment

—

2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)

Third Row Seat Type

—

Bench

Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt

Lane Departure Prevention

Child Seat Anchor Points

Puncture Repair Kit

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

Seat Belt Warning

Lane Departure Warning

Airbags

6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)

9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)

Blind Spot Detection

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

NCAP Rating

Not Tested

High-beam Assist

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

Rear Middle Head Rest

Overspeed Warning

1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph

Exterior Door Handles

Body Coloured

Interior Door Handles Finish

Chrome

ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)

Both Sides

Power Windows Position

Front & Rear

Bootlid Opener

Internal With Remote

Exterior Door Handles Finish

Body Coloured

ORVM Colour

Body Coloured

Dual Tone

Door Pockets

Front & Rear

Soft-close Door

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Rear Defogger

Scuff Plates

Illuminated

Metallic

Rain-sensing Wipers

Power Windows

Front & Rear

Turn Indicators on ORVMs

Adjustable ORVMs

Electrically Adjustable & Retractable

One Touch Up

All

One Touch Down

All

Rear Wiper

Side Window Blinds

Rear - Manual

Rear - Electric

Interior Door Handles

Chrome

Speakers

Infotainment Screen Size

12.3 inch

Voice Command

GPS Navigation System

Internal Hard Drive

Head Unit Size

Not Available

Gesture Control

—

Wireless Charger

AUX Compatibility

Bluetooth Compatibility

Phone & Audio Streaming

AM/FM Radio

Steering-mounted controls

Display Screen for Rear Passengers

Touchscreen Size

12.3 inch

Integrated (in-dash) Music System

USB Compatibility

Display

Touch-screen Display

LCD Display

Smart Connectivity

Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)

Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)

DVD Playback

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Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

iPod Compatibility

Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

Trip Meter

2 Trips Electronic

Average Speed

Clock

Digital

Instantaneous Consumption

Distance to Empty

Heads Up Display (HUD)

Tachometer

Digital

Shift Indicator

Door Ajar Warning

Instrument Cluster

Digital

Instrument Cluster Screen Type

Digital

Adjustable Cluster Brightness

Gear Indicator

Battery Warranty (In Years)

Warranty (In Kilometres)

40000

Unlimited

Warranty (In Years)

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)

Cooled Glovebox

—

Cup Holders

Front & Rear

Cup Holders Position

Front & Second Row

Driver Armrest Storage

Sunglass Holder

Third Row Cup Holders

—

Heated/Cooled Cup Holders

—

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Air Conditioner

Yes (Automatic Four Zone)

Yes (Automatic Five Zone)

Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cabin Boot Access

12V Power Outlets

Front AC

Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Parking Assist

360 Degree Camera

Heater

Steering Adjustment

Electric Tilt & Telescopic

Tilt & Telescopic

Anti-glare Mirrors

Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Electronic - All

Cruise Control

Rear AC

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest And On Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls

Air Purifier

—

Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors

Driver & Co-Driver

Electronic Parking Brake

Auto Hold

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Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones

Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone

Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone

Third Row AC Zone

—

Vents On Roof , Fan Speed Controls

Taillights

LED

Puddle Lamps

Automatic Headlamps

Ambient Interior Lighting

Multi-colour

Ambient Interior Count

Fog Lights

LED On Front, Halogen On Rear

LED On Front, LED On Rear

Reading Lamp

Headlights

LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED

Cabin Lamps

Front And Rear

Glovebox Lamp

Headlight Height Adjuster

Follow Me Home Headlamps

Cornering Headlights

Intelligent

Light on Vanity Mirrors

Driver & Co-Driver

Rear Reading Lamp

Cabin Lamps Position

Front And Rear

Ride Height Adjustment

Differential Lock

Electronic

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)

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Four-Wheel-Drive

Torque-On-Demand

Hill Hold Control

Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Hill Descent Control

Traction Control System (TC/TCS)

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Brake Assist (BA)

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Pros And Cons

Pros

Cons

BMW X5

✓Powerful BMW X5 inline-6 engine performance
✓Refined ride quality with air suspension option
✓Premium interior quality and advanced infotainment
✓Strong road presence with iconic BMW design
✓Excellent balance of luxury and performance

Mercedes-Benz GLS

✓Extremely spacious 7-seater luxury SUV with premium comfort in all rows.
✓Refined petrol & powerful diesel engines with advanced hybrid support.
✓AIRMATIC air suspension delivers excellent comfort and stability.
✓Loaded with cutting-edge tech: MBUX, Burmester, MULTIBEAM LED, Transparent Bonnet.
✓Strong safety package with multiple ADAS features and 360° vision.
✓High-quality materials and AMG Line styling elevate cabin and exterior appeal.