Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Porsche Macan

Last Updated: September 9, 2026

Porsche Macan price starts at Rs. 89.65 Lakh, which is Rs. 42.42 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLS, priced at Rs. 1.32 Crore. In terms of mileage, the GLS offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Macan delivers 6.1 kmpl. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2989cc engine producing 362.07bhp and the Macan a 1984cc engine producing 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm. If you're deciding between the GLS and Macan, the GLS is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the Macan stands out for affordability.

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GLS vs Macan Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSPorsche Macan
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.32 CroreRs. 89.65 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl6.1 kmpl
Engine 2989 cc1984 cc
Max power 362.07bhp261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h232 Km/h

GLS vs Macan Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Night EditionPorsche Macan Standard
Rating
16 reviews
3 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 89.65 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2989 cc 1984 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 362.07bhp 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT 7-Speed PDK
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Porsche Macan Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl Not Available
Boot Space Not Available 458 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
EMI Not Available
Rs. 1,73,424 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.81 Lakh GLS Insurance Macan Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2989 cc
1984 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
Twin-Turbocharged Engine
Engine Displacement
2989 cc
1984 cc
Max Power
362.07bhp
261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm
Max Torque
750Nm
400Nm@1800-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
7-Speed PDK
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1845 Kg
Bore X Stroke
Not Available
82.5X92.8mm
Turbo Charger
Yes
Yes
Super Charge
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
6.4 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
65 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
232 Km/h
Mileage (City)
Not Available
6.1 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
10.2 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R21
Not Available
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
Not Available
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Power
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
12.0 m
Wheel Size
Not Available
R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not Available

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
"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), 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, Use all the MBUX multimedia system and control
Not Available
Electronic Multi-Tripmeter
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
No
Upholstery
Leather
Not Available
Lighting
Not Available
LED Headlights
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
458litres
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
458 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
Trunk Opener
Not Available
Smart
Additional Exterior Features
"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,"
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
Boot Opening
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
No
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Not Available
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Not Available
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
No
Sun Roof
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
No
Side Stepper
Yes
No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
No
Chrome Grille
Not Available
No
Outside Temperature Display
Not Available
Yes
Smoke Headlamps
Not Available
No
Removable Convertible Top
Not Available
No
Roof Carrier
Not Available
No
Clutch Lock
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Outside Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Xenon Headlights
Not Available
No
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
4726*2097*1621 mm3
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
202 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
"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), Energizing Air Control(Monitoring of air quality including a two-stage filter concept), 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 Adju
The 8-way comfort seats with electric adjustment of seat height, squab and backrest angle, fore/aft position(driver and passenger)
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
"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 multim
Sound Package Plus with 150-watt output
Smart Entry
Not Available
No
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
3 Zone
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Drive Modes
Not Available
2
Internal Storage
Yes
No
No of Speakers
13
10
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
No
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Cassette Player
Not Available
No
USB Ports
Available
Available
Additional Features
"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,"
Panoramic Glass sunroof,MMI Navigation with MMI Touch Response
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
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Audio System Remote Control
Not Available
No
CD Changer
Not Available
No
CD Player
Not Available
No
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco
Not Available
No
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Power Door Locks
Not Available
Yes
Rear Folding Table
Not Available
No
Remote Trunk Opener
Not Available
No
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Available
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt & Telescopic
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
10.9
Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
Not Available
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Not Available
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 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
7.4
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Dual Trip Meter
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front Only
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
USB Auxiliary Input
Not Available
Yes
DVD Playback
Not Available
No
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
GPS Navigation System
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
No
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Remote Operated Fuel Tank Lid
Not Available
No
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door
Moon Roof
Not Available
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
2
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
3
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
4
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Crash Sensor
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Available
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights Front
Not Available
No
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank
Not Available
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lights Rear
Not Available
No
Side Impact Beams
Not Available
Yes
Front Impact Beams
Not Available
Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes
No of Airbags
10
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
No
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Not Available
Yes

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

grossWeight
3250 kg
2510

Is Mercedes-Benz GLS Better Than Porsche Macan?

100% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz GLS over Porsche Macan in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 26 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz GLS and Porsche Macan on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these cars.
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz GLS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Porsche Macan is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort 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 GLS Macan
Mileage 4.7 5.0
Performance 4.3 5.0
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 4.3 5.0
Safety 5.0 4.5
Features 3.3 4.5
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Which car is best between Mercedes Benz GLS vs Porsche Macan?
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz GLS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for safety in your car. But Porsche Macan is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz GLS vs Porsche Macan?
The Porsche Macan is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹42.42 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz GLS vs Porsche Macan?
For the 450d Night Edition version, 2989 cc Diesel engine of GLS produces 362.07bhp of power and 750Nm of torque. Whereas for the Standard version, 1984 cc Petrol engine of Macan produces 261.49bhp@5000-6500rpm of power and 400Nm@1800-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mercedes-Benz GLS has better performance.

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