BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

Last Updated: October 20, 2026

BMW X5 price starts at Rs. 96.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 40.60 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLS, priced at Rs. 1.38 Crore. In terms of mileage, the X5 offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the GLS delivers 12 kmpl. On the performance front, the X5 uses a 2998cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm and the GLS a 2999cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm. If you're deciding between the X5 and GLS, the X5 is the better pick for affordability.

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X5 vs GLS Comparison Summary

Specification BMW X5Mercedes-Benz GLS
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 96.90 LakhRs. 1.38 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl12 kmpl
Engine 2998 cc2999 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
Top speed 243 Km/h250 Km/h

X5 vs GLS Key Highlights

Basic Info BMW X5 xDrive40i xLineMercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC AMG Line
Rating
28 reviews
16 reviews
Brand Name BMW Mercedes-Benz
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 96.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.38 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2998 cc 2999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 6
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Steptronic 9-Speed TRONIC AT
Drive Type 4WD AWD
Colors
BMW X5 Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 Kmpl 12 kmpl
Tyre Size 21 Not Available
Boot Space 645 Liters Not Available
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. 2,65,987 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 4.03 Lakh X5 Insurance Rs. 5.59 Lakh GLS Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Idle Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Displacement
2998 cc
2999 cc
Engine Type
TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder engine
M256M
Motor Power
12bhp
Not Available
Engine Displacement
2998 cc
2999 cc
Motor Type
48V Electric Motor
Not Available
Max Power
375.48bhp@5200-6250rpm
375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
Max Torque
520Nm@1850-5000rpm
500Nm@800-5000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
6
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Steptronic
9-Speed TRONIC AT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
2220 Kg
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Twin
Not Available
Super Charge
No
Not Available
Mild Hybrid
No
No

Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
0-100 kmph
5.4 Sec
6.1 Sec
Fuel Capacity
83 Liters
Not Available
Top Speed
243 Km/h
250 Km/h
Mileage (ARAI)
12 Kmpl
12 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
Not Available
12 kmpl

Alloy Wheel Size Front
21
R21
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
21
R21
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
Air suspension
Air suspension
Suspension Rear
Air suspension
Air suspension
Brakes Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
electric
Tyre Size
21
Not Available
Tyre Type
Tubeless, Runflat
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Yes
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)
"Mirror package (interior mirror can also register distracting headlights from behind,Depending on the glare and ambient light,it dims automatically),Interior Chrome Package( Controls and trim in the interior door area in silver chrome, EASY-ENTRY switch in silver chrome, Controls to the left of the steering wheel in silver chrome, Hand flatterer, control switch and cup holder on the center console are made or framed in silver chrome, Climate control panel in silver chrome), Widescreen Cockpit (select the display from “Classic”, “Sport”, “Progressive” and “Subtle” display styles), Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather, EASY-PACK cargo area cover(Removable roller blind to protect and rear seats protects your Luggage,EASY-PACK cargo area cover at any time and store), Velour floor mats(can be removed, vacuumed or cleaned), MBUX rear tablet (7.4-inch MBUX rear tablet,
Digital Cluster Size
12.3
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Not Available
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Not Available
Leather
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Reported Boot Space
Not Available
355 Litres
Rear Seat Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Widescreen Curved Display Fully Digital 12.3 Instrument Display
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
6
Not Available
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
645
Not Available
Seating Capacity
5
7
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
645 Liters
Not Available

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
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
No
Not Available
Boot Opening
Not Available
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
No
Not Available
Sun Roof
Panoramic
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
No
Not Available
Side Stepper
No
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
5209*2157*1823 mm3
Wheelbase
2975 mm
2610 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
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
"AIRMATIC Package(Adaptive damping system,Level control,Lowering the rear,Car wash function),THERMOTRONIC automatic climate control(fine dust activated carbon filter, defrosting system and residual heat function and rear passengers can determine the temperature and air distribution),Multifunction steering wheel in nappa leather (3-spoke design with steering wheel shift paddles,silver chrome and touch control panels), Memory Package with seat kinematics( Memory function: Memory function allows drivers and passengers individual settings, including seat adjustment options like height, cushion, and headrest alignment, 4-way lumbar support: The front seats’ backrest curve can be adjusted individually for improved comfort and ergonomics, with two air cushions integrated and a 4-way switch for height Adjustment, 3-stage ventilation and 3-stage heating for a comfortable seating climate, with t
USB Charger
Front
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
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
"Burmester surround sound system( 590 watts of system power,audio experience with Dolby Atmos,Advanced noise compensation (VNC) dynamically adapts music and sounds),Sound Personalization (option for personal profile),Wireless charging system for mobile devices at the front and rear, MBUX Entertainment (Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts),MBUX Entertainment and Extended functions(Music streaming like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify into vehicles, providing access to internet radio stations and podcasts,Natural language understanding,Learning-capable MBUX language assistant,Personal profiles(Customize your mood by saving individual theme worlds, such as DYNAMIC SELECT driving programs, radio stations, and ambient lighting.), Prediction functions(personal assistant for phone number on the multime
Smart Entry
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
5 Zone
No
Massage Seats
Not Available
Front
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
No
Full
Drive Modes
4
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Yes
No of Speakers
16
13
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Yes
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
"MULTIBEAM LED(headlight LEDs to adapt to traffic situations),Aluminium-look, illuminated running boards with rubber studs,Mirror package (fold the exterior mirrors electrically,), Under body protection, 5-triple-spoke light-alloy wheels,"
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Remote Trunk Opener
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Not Available
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Not Available
Yes
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
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
No
Folding Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
50:50 Split
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
7.4
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Not Available
Yes
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & 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

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
No
Driver and Passenger
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
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
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Not Available
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
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
"PRE-SAFE: (The PRE-SAFE system adjusts the front passenger seat position in critical driving situations, based on seat belt fastening or detection of a child seat.), Transparent bonnet(front of your vehicle when driving off-road), Sidebags in the rear (protect the chest area in the event of a side impact), Parking Package with 360-degree camera(including 360° camera, Active Parking Assistant and Parking Assistant PARKTRONIC), Driving assistance package (Active Stop-and-Go Assist,), KEYLESS-GO Comfort Package (HANDS-FREE ACCESS,Start and lock your vehicle conveniently by simply carrying your key with you, open and close the tailgate fully automatically),"
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Not Available
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
No
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Speed Assist System
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Not Available
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Not Available
Yes
Inbuilt Apps
Not Available
Yes
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Not Available
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Not Available
Yes
Hinglish Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Navigation With Live Traffic
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Not Available
Yes
Valet Mode
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Not Available
Yes
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
Not Available
3250 kg
rearTread
1686 mm
Not Available

Is BMW X5 Better Than Mercedes-Benz GLS?

100% users have chosen BMW X5 over Mercedes-Benz GLS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 47 users have also rated BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these cars on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor X5 GLS
Mileage 5.0 4.5
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 5.0 4.0
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 5.0 2.5
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BMW X5 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS FAQs

Which car is best between BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS?
On the basis of mileage, performance, comfort, maintenance, safety and features user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS?
The BMW X5 is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹40.60 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS?
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 450 4MATIC AMG Line version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@800-5000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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