Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Porsche Panamera

Last Updated: October 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz GLS price starts at Rs. 1.32 Crore, which is Rs. 1.01 Crore cheaper than the base variant of Porsche Panamera, priced at Rs. 2.33 Crore. In terms of mileage, the GLS offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Panamera delivers 20 kmpl. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2989cc engine producing 362.07bhp and the Panamera a 3996cc engine producing 493bhp. If you're deciding between the GLS and Panamera, the Panamera is the better pick for mileage and performance, while the GLS stands out for affordability.

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GLS vs Panamera Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSPorsche Panamera
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.32 CroreRs. 2.33 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl20 kmpl
Engine 2989 cc3996 cc
Max power 362.07bhp493bhp
Top speed 250 Km/h302 Km/h

GLS vs Panamera Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Night EditionPorsche Panamera GTS
Rating
16 reviews
2 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Porsche
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 2.33 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2989 cc 3996 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars CoupeAll SUV Cars
Max Power 362.07bhp 493bhp
No Of Cylinders 6 8
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT 8-Speed
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Porsche Panamera Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl 20 kmpl
Boot Space Not Available 478 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. 4,51,443 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.81 Lakh GLS Insurance Panamera Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2989 cc
3996 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
V8 Biturbo
Engine Displacement
2989 cc
3996 cc
Max Power
362.07bhp
493bhp
Max Torque
750Nm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
8
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
8-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Twin

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
3.8 Sec
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
50 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
302 Km/h
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
20 kmpl
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
20 kmpl

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

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
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
Digital Cluster Size
Not Available
12.6
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Reported Boot Space
355 Litres
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
digital
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
494
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1312 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
4
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
478 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Yes
Yes
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,"
Front end with active air intake flaps
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Boot Opening
Automatic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof / Moonroof
Yes
Not Available
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Not Available
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
Not Available
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2950 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

Connectivity
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Not Available
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
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
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
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
No
Yes
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
10
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Yes
Yes
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,"
Front end with active air intake flaps
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Auxillary Input
Yes
Yes
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Power Folding 3rd Row Seat
Yes
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Not Available
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
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
7.4
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Not Available
Memory Function Seats
Front
Front
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Yes
Door Pockets
Front & Rear Door
Not Available
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Not Available

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
All Windows
No
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
Driver and Passenger
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
All
Driver and Passenger
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Not Available
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
10
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Not Available
Porsche Traction Management,automatic brake differential,anti-slip regulation, Rear-axle steering, Night Vision Assist
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
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
Not Available
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Mercedes Benz GLS Vs Porsche Panamera FAQs

Which car is best between Mercedes Benz GLS vs Porsche Panamera?
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz GLS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance in your car. But Porsche Panamera is better on the grounds of mileage and features. On the basis of performance, comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz GLS vs Porsche Panamera?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is cheaper than Porsche Panamera by ₹1.01 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz GLS vs Porsche Panamera?
For the 450d Night Edition version, 2989 cc Diesel engine of GLS produces 362.07bhp of power and 750Nm of torque. Whereas for the GTS version, 3996 cc Petrol engine of Panamera produces 493bhp of power and 660Nm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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