BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

BMW X3 price starts at Rs. 78.20 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.32 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, priced at Rs. 4.10 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X3 offers a claimed 17.86 kmpl, while the Maybach GLS delivers 10 kmpl. On the performance front, the X3 uses a 1995cc engine producing 194bhp@4000rpm and the Maybach GLS a 3982cc engine producing 550bhp. If you're deciding between the X3 and Maybach GLS, the X3 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Maybach GLS stands out for performance.

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X3 vs Maybach GLS Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X3Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 78.20 LakhRs. 4.10 Crore
Mileage 17.86 kmpl10 kmpl
Engine 1995 cc3982 cc
Max power 194bhp@4000rpm550bhp
Top speed Not Available250 Km/h

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Basic Info BMW X3 xDrive 20d M SportMercedes-Benz Maybach GLS 600 Celebration EditionBMW X7 xDrive40i M Sport
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Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz BMW
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 78.20 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 4.10 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.35 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 1995 cc 3982 cc 2998 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 194bhp@4000rpm 550bhp 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
No Of Cylinders 4 8 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed 9G-TRONIC 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD 4WD
Colors
BMW X3 Colors
Mercedes Benz Maybach GLS Colors
BMW X7 Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 17.86 Kmpl 10 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size 245/50 R19 Not Available 285/45 R21
Boot Space Not Available 520 Liters Not Available
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,51,274 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 7,93,125 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,60,957 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance X3 Insurance Maybach GLS Insurance X7 Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
1995 cc
3982 cc
2998 cc
Engine Type
2.0L Diesel
V Type
3.0 L 6-cylinder
Engine Displacement
1995 cc
3982 cc
2998 cc
Max Power
194bhp@4000rpm
550bhp
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
Max Torque
400Nm@1500-2750rpm
700Nm
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
4
8
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed
9G-TRONIC
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
4WD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
2825 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Not Available
ECO PRO, COMFORT, SPORT and ADAPTIVE

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
7.7 Sec
4.9 Sec
5.8 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
83 Liters
Top Speed
Not Available
250 Km/h
245 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
17.86 Kmpl
10 kmpl
Not Available
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
10 kmpl
Not Available
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
19
22
21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
19
22
21
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Not Available
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Rear twist beam
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
6.27 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
245/50 R19
Not Available
285/45 R21
Tyre Type
Not Available
Not Available
Radial & Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Not Available
Not Available
"Door sill finishers with M designation,Individual Extended Leather Trim Merino,BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite,Vehicle key with exclusive M lettering,BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line,Instrument panel in Sensatec,Floor mats in Velour,Glass application CraftedClarity for interior elements,3rd Row seats fully foldable into floor of luggage compartment and dividable by 50:50,M Leather steering wheel including multifunction buttons, an M badge, steering wheel rim in leather ‘Walknappa’ Black with black stitching and contoured thumb rests,Power socket (12 V) 1x centre console front, centre console rear, luggage compartment on righ,Effective reduction of noise level in the interior,Less noise in the interior created by wind and engine,A comfortably peaceful ambience,Widescreen Curved Display,Fully Digital 12.3” Instrument Display,Navigation Function with 3D maps, Touch
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Yes
Lighting
Not Available
,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
6
Doors
5
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
520 Liters
Not Available

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Not Available
Electrically operated running boards,Rear lights and tailpipe trim,,Animated projection of the Maybach log
`M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Powered
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opening
Hands-Free
Electronic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
No
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Heated Wing Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Antenna
Shark Fin
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4708*1891*1676 mm3
5208*2157*1838 mm3
5181*2000*1835 mm3
Wheelbase
Not Available
3135 mm
3105 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto
Android Auto
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Not Available
Electric roller sunblinds,E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL,Rear seat climate control and air-conditioned massage seats
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Rear Curtain
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Battery Saver
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Not Available
BMW Gesture Control, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, Drive Recorder, Anti-Theft Recorder, Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view
Smart Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
3 Zone
Yes
No
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Not Available
Full
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
15
Not Available
16
Rear Entertainment System
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Not Available
Electrically operated running boards,Rear lights and tailpipe trim,,Animated projection of the Maybach log
`M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and wheel arch trims in body color, M designation on the sides, M Sport brake with blue painted brake callipers with M designation, Specific design elements in Black Chrome and Dark Shadow metallic, Tailpipe trim strip in M Sport package specific geometry, Fully Adaptive LED Headlights, Aluminium Running Board, Two part tailgate, Panorama 3part glass roof, Panorama glass roof Sky Lounge, with a light graphic composed of over 15,000 lighting elements, BMW Individual roof rails High Gloss Shadow Line, Fine wood trim Fineline Black with metal effect High Gloss
No of Tweeter
No
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Cupholders
Front & Rear
Not Available
Front Only
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Only
AC
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt &Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Heated Seat Front
No
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
No
Touchscreen Size
14.9 inch
Not Available
14.9
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
2nd Row Captain Seats Tumble Fold
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
11.6
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
No
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Not Available
Front & Rear
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Driver
All Windows
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Driver and Passenger
All
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
8
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control with braking function,Launch Control Function,Integrated Brake System,Fully Integrated High Beam Assistant,Rain sensor and automatic driving lights,Sun Protection Glazing,anti-dazzle function (drivers side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror,Brake Energy Regeneration,Active Park Distance Control,Head airbags for 1st and 2nd seat row,Automatic Differential Brake,Active Protection with Attentiveness Assistant,Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC,Electric Parking Brake with auto hold function,ISOFIX child seat mounting, rear outward seats 2nd seat row and 3rd seat row,Warning triangle with first-aid kit,M Sport Brake
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
Not Available
5 Star
Lane Watch Camera
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Not Available
Both
Rear Wash Wiper
Not Available
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Yes

Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Driver Attention Warning
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Yes
Yes
Not Available
E Manual
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Not Available
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Not Available
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Not Available

frontTrack
Not Available
1699 mm
Not Available
rearTrack
Not Available
1723 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BMW X3
  • New face and grill that looks sporty and not too polarizing
  • Flush fitting door handles are a nice touch
  • Interiors are a complete refresh with premium touches like a crystal knob for the iDrive controller
  • Large 14-inch touch screen + 15-speaker sound and three zone climate control
  • Multiple airbags + ADAS and 360 degree camera are part of a strong safety suite
  • Diesel and petrol engine options
BMW X3
  • None to speak of
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BMW X3 Vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS Vs BMW X7 FAQs

Which car is cheaper BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS?
The BMW X3 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS by ₹3.32 Crore.
Which car offers better performance BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS?
For the xDrive 20d M Sport version, 1995 cc Diesel engine of X3 produces 194bhp@4000rpm of power and 400Nm@1500-2750rpm of torque. Whereas for the 600 Celebration Edition version, 3982 cc Petrol engine of Maybach GLS produces 550bhp of power and 700Nm of torque

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