BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Last Updated: October 13, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 96.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 3.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLE, priced at Rs. 1.00 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the GLE delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm and the GLE a 1993cc engine producing 265.52bhp@4200rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and GLE, the X5 is the better pick for affordability and performance, while the GLE stands out for mileage.

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X5 vs GLE Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Mercedes-Benz GLE
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 96.90 LakhRs. 1.00 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc1993 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm265.52bhp@4200rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h230 Km/h

X5 vs GLE Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive40i xLineMercedes-Benz GLE 300d 4Matic AMG Line
Rating
28 reviews
12 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 96.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.00 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 1993 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 265.52bhp@4200rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed TRONIC
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLE Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Diesel
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 16 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters 630 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger and Side Front Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI
Rs. 1,87,448 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 1,93,445 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.03 Lakh X5 Insurance Rs. 4.15 Lakh GLE Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2998 cc
1993 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
OM654 Turbocharged I4
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
1993 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
265.52bhp@4200rpm
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
550Nm@1800-2200rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed TRONIC
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2220 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Yes
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
Yes

Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
0-100 kmph
5.4 Sec
6.9 Sec
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
93 Liters
Top Speed
243 Km/h
230 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
16 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
16 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
19
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Not Available
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Not Available
Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
No
Additional Interior Features
AC(separate control for rear left and right passengers and 2 extra vents in B-Pillars), Floor mats in velour, IRVM with automatic anti-dazzle function, Roller Sunblind, rear side windows, BMW Live Cockpit Plus(High-resolution (1920x720 pixels) 14.9 Control Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets, Navigation Function with RTTI, Touch Functionality, iDrive Controller)
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
12.3 Inch
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Yes
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Full
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
64
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
645 Liters
630 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
No
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Roof Carrier
No
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
No
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4922*2004*1745 mm3
4924*2157*1795 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
2500 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Servotronic Steering Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, xLine Package(BMW Kidney Grille with exclusively designed vertical slats with front sides in aluminium with satinised look, Air Breather Aluminium Satinated with high-gloss black elements, Exterior Line Aluminium Satinated, Roof rails Aluminium Satinated, Tailpipe trims Aluminium Satinated, BMW inscription front and rear, illuminated), BMW Gesture Control
Not Available
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Additional Entertainment Features
464 W Harman Kardon Surround Sound system, BMW Connected Package Professional(Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant), Digital Key Plus
Not Available
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
5 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
No
Not Available
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
16
8
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
No
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
Sun Protection Glazing, Aluminium Running Board, Exterior mirrors(anti-dazzle function (driver's side) and parking function for passenger side exterior mirror), Two-part tailgate, Roof rails aluminium satinated
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
Not Available
12.3 Inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
Not Available
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
No
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice assisted sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Yes
Not Available
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Driver
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
No
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
No
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
Airbags
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
6
9
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Amazon Apple Spotfy Tidal Music Apps
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Smartwatch App
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes

rearTread
1686 mm
Not Available
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Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLE?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLE by ₹3.10 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Mercedes Benz GLE?
For the xDrive40i xLine version, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm of power and 520Nm@1850-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 300d 4Matic AMG Line version, 1993 cc Diesel engine of GLE produces 265.52bhp@4200rpm of power and 550Nm@1800-2200rpm of torque

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