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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs BMW XM Comparison

Carbike360 comprehensive Mercedes-Benz G-Class and BMW XM comparison based on price, specifications, fuel efficiency, features, and more.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 450d AMG Line is priced at ₹2.90 Cr, BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid is priced at ₹2.55 Cr.
Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 450d AMG Line comes with 2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine, BMW XM Plug-in Hybrid comes with 4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC engine.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs BMW XM Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz G-ClassBMW XM
Engine Capacity2989 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC4395 cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Power362 bhp @ 3600 rpm644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm
TransmissionAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport ModeAutomatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Fuel TypeDieselPlug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class G 450d AMG Line
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2.90 Cr

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2.55 Cr

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Ex-Showroom Price
2.90 Cr
2.55 Cr
EMI
₹5,35,481

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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₹4,70,023

@ 8.5% for 5 years

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User Rating
4.2
3.1
NCAP Rating
5

Frunk Storage
Seating Capacity
5 Person
5 Person
Doors
5 Doors
5 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 litres
69 litres
Bootspace
640 litres
527 litres
No of Rows
2 Rows
2 Rows

Turbocharger / Supercharger
Turbocharged
Twin Turbo
DC Fast Charging
Performance on Alternate Fuel
Top Speed
210 kmph
249 kmph
Max Engine Torque (Nm@rpm)
700 Nm @ 1200 Rpm
800 Nm @ 1600-5000 Rpm
Driving Range
4271 km
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
750 Nm @ 1200 Rpm
800 Nm @ 1600-5000 Rpm
Engine
2989 Cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
4395 Cc, 8 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Alternate Fuel
Electric
Others
Idle Start/Stop
Idle Start/Stop, Pure Electric Driving Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Battery
25.7 KWh, Lithium Ion, 317 Volt,Battery Placed Under Floor Pan
Battery Charging
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
6.4 seconds
4.3 seconds
Electric Motor
1 Permanent Magnet Synchronous Placed At Integrated With Transmission
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AC Regular Charging
Transmission
Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Automatic - 8 Gears, Sport Mode
Emission Standard
BS6 Phase 2
BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type
OM656 Turbocharged I6
S68 Twin- Turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid
AC Fast Charging
City Mileage
Range
Highway Mileage
Max Motor Performance
194 Bhp @ 7000 Rpm, 280 Nm
Mileage (ARAI)
9.5 kmpl
61.9 kmpl
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
362 Bhp @ 3600 Rpm
644 Bhp @ 5400-7200 Rpm
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed
6.4 seconds
4.3 seconds
Electric Motor Assist
Idle Start/Stop

Ground Clearance
241 mm
220 mm
Kerb Weight
2785 kg
Length
4825 mm
5110 mm
Wheelbase
2890 mm
3105 mm
Width
2187 mm
2210 mm
Ground Clearance (unladen)
241 mm
Height
1973 mm
1755 mm

Minimum Turning Radius
6.6 metres
6.25 metres
Front Suspension
Independent, Double Wishbone With Coil Springs
Double-wishbone With 'M' Adaptive Dampers
Front Tyres
R20
275 / 45 R21
Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Rear Tyres
R20
315 / 40 R21
Four Wheel Steering
Steering Type
Power Assisted (Electric)
Power Assisted (Electric)
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel
Alloy
Space Saver
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Link, Rigid Axle With Coil Springs
Five-link Axle With 'M' Adaptive Dampers
Tyre Construction
Radial - Tubeless
Radial - Tubeless
Tyres
Radial - Tubeless Tyres

Rub-strips
Silver
Roof Rails
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body Kit
Cladding - Body Coloured
Cladding - Black/Grey
Sunroof / Moonroof
Electrically Adjustable
Antenna
Yes (Roof-mounted)
Shark Fin Antenna
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body-coloured Bumpers

Speed Sensing Door Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Child Safety Lock
Central Locking
Remote
Keyless
Engine Immobilizer

Driver Armrest
Split Rear Seat
60:40
40:20:40
Third Row Seat Adjustment
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Bench
Ventilated Seat Type
Heated And Cooled
Driver Seat Adjustment
16 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, Backrest Bolsters In / Out)
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 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, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Second Row Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Front Seatback Pockets
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
16 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, Backrest Bolsters In / Out)
16 Way Electrically Adjustable With 3 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, Backrest Bolsters: In / Out) + 2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest: Up / Down)
Split Third Row Seat
Third Row Seat Type
Seat Upholstery
Nappa Leather
Leather + Alcantara
Interior Colours
Macchiato Beige / Black, Nut Brown / Black, Black
Deep Lagoon / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Silverstone / Walknappa Vintage Coffee, Sakhir Orange / Walknappa Vintage Coffee , Black / Walknappa Vintage Coffee
Ventilated Seats
Front Only
Massage Seats
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Cup Holder
Rear Row Seat Adjustment
4 Way Manually Adjustable (backrest Tilt Forward / Back, Headrest Up / Down)
2 Way Manually Adjustable (headrest Up / Down)
Interiors
Dual Tone
Dual Tone
Folding Rear Seat
Flat
Flat

Lane Departure Prevention
Optional
Seat Belt Warning
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Optional
High-beam Assist
Rear Middle Head Rest
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Optional
Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
NCAP Rating
5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Not Tested
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Dashcam
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Airbags
9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Puncture Repair Kit
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
1 Beep Over 80kmph, Continuous Beeps Over 120kmph
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Child Seat Anchor Points
ADAS
Level 2
Lane Functions
Lane Keep Assist

One Touch Down
All
All
Rear Windshield Blind
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body Coloured Finish ORVM Colour
Interior Door Handles
Chrome
Silver
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Bootlid Opener
Key
Electric Opening And Closing
One Touch Up
All
All
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Exterior Door Handles Finish
Black
Dark Chrome
Rear Wiper
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Silver
Exterior Door Handles
Black
Dark Chrome
Rain-sensing Wipers
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
Illuminated
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Side Window Blinds
Rear Defogger
Soft-close Door
ORVM Colour
Body Coloured
Piano Black
Power Windows Position
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal & Driver Door

Display
LCD Display
Touch-screen Display
Head Unit Size
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
iPod Compatibility
Wireless Charger
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3 inch
14.9 inch
USB Compatibility
Gesture Control
Touchscreen Size
12.3 inch
14.9 inch
Voice Command
Speakers
6+
20
Steering-mounted controls
Internal Hard Drive
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming
Phone & Audio Streaming
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
AUX Compatibility
GPS Navigation System
DVD Playback
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
AM/FM Radio
Audio System
6+ Burmester Speakers

Clock
Analogue
Digital
Trip Meter
2 Trips Electronic
2 Trips Electronic
Average Speed
Shift Indicator
Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty
Instrument Cluster Screen Type
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Door Ajar Warning
Average Fuel Consumption
Low Fuel Level Warning
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
100000
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Warranty (In Years)
3 Years
3
Battery Warranty (In Years)
6

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

Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Auto Hold
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
360 Degree Camera
Third Row AC Zone
Rear AC
Separate Zone, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed Control
Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Cabin Boot Access
Cruise Control
Air Conditioner- Automatic/Zones
Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone
Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
Yes(Front Only)
Umbrella Storage in Door
12V Power Outlets
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Electronic - All
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone
Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Air Purifier
Keyless Start/ Button Start

Cornering Headlights
Intelligent
Active
Ambient Interior Lighting
Multi-colour (64 Colours)
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Cabin Lamps Position
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver
Driver & Co-Driver
Glovebox Lamp
Rear Reading Lamp
Both Sides
Fog Lights
LED On Front, LED On Rear
Ambient Interior Count
64
64
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Cabin Lamps
Front And Rear
Front And Rear
Headlights
LED
LED
Taillights
LED
LED
Interior Lamps
Front And Rear

Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock
Centre & Both Axles
Electronic
Four-Wheel-Drive
Torque-On-Demand
Torque-On-Demand
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Brake Assist (BA)

G-Class Comparison with similar cars

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Pros And Cons

Pros
Cons

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

  • ​Iconic design with unmatched off-road capability and premium durability.
  • Extremely powerful diesel engine with refined performance.
  • Luxurious, handcrafted interior with advanced comfort and tech features.
  • 3 Differential Locks + Ladder Frame + LOW RANGE = true off-road benchmark.
  • Strong resale value and unique road presence.

BMW XM

  • ​Extreme BMW XM V8 hybrid performance
  • Powerful plug-in hybrid system with electric-only driving
  • Ultra-luxurious interior with rear-seat lounge comfort
  • Advanced suspension and rear-wheel steering
  • Distinctive and exclusive BMW M design

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