Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Skoda Kushaq

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Skoda Kushaq price starts at Rs. 10.69 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.21 Crore 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 Kushaq delivers 19.66 kmpl. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2999cc engine producing 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm and the Kushaq a 999cc engine producing 114bhp@5000-5500rpm. If you're deciding between the GLS and Kushaq, the Kushaq is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the GLS stands out for performance.

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GLS vs Kushaq Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSSkoda Kushaq
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.32 CroreRs. 10.69 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl19.66 kmpl
Engine 2999 cc999 cc
Max power 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

GLS vs Kushaq Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4maticSkoda Kushaq 1.0L Classic Plus
Rating
16 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.32 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 10.69 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2999 cc 999 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm 114bhp@5000-5500rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 3
Transmission Automatic Manual
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT 6-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Skoda Kushaq Colors
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl 19.66 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 205/60 R16
Boot Space Not Available 385 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 155 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,55,477 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 20,679 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 5.39 Lakh GLS Insurance Rs. 45,367 Kushaq Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2999 cc
999 cc
Engine Type
M256M
1.0 TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
999 cc
Max Power
375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm
114bhp@5000-5500rpm
Max Torque
500Nm@800-5000rpm
178Nm@1750-4000rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
3
Transmission
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
6-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
No
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1232-1265 Kg
Turbo Charger
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
No
Not Available

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R21
16
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Rack & Pinio
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
6
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Steering Type
electric
Electric
Tyre Size
Not Available
205/60 R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless,Radial
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
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), 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,
Not Available
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Not Available
Upholstery
Leather
Fabric
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Not Available
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Headrest
Not Available
4
Digital Cluster
Not Available
No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
1405 Litres
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
5
Boot Space
Not Available
385 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,"
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
No
ORVM
Not Available
Powered
Boot Opening
Automatic
Not Available
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Cornering Foglamps
Not Available
No
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
No
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Single Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Pole Type
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
155 mm
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
4229*1760*1612 mm3
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2651 mm
No. Of Doors
5
5

Connectivity
Android Auto
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), 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
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
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 multime
Not Available
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Driver's Window
Not Available
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
6
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
4
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
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,"
Not Available
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Front & Rear
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
Power Windows Rear
Yes
Not Available
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Cupholders
Not Available
Front Only
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Not Available
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Not Available
Auxillary Input
Yes
Not Available
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
No
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
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
12.3 Inch
7 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
Bench Folding
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
7.4
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
No
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Yes
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
No
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Front Cupholders
Yes
Not Available
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
3
Not Available
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
3
No
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
3
3
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Assist
Yes
No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
No
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Yes
Yes
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System
Available
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
No
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
6
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
"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),"
Not Available
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Front
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
No
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
No
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Not Available
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Assistant
Not Available
No
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
No
ECall And ICall
Yes
No
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Valet Mode
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
1650 kg
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Which car is best between Mercedes Benz GLS vs Skoda Kushaq?
Skoda Kushaq is better on the grounds of mileage, performance and maintenance. On the basis of comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz GLS vs Skoda Kushaq?
The Skoda Kushaq is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹1.21 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz GLS vs Skoda Kushaq?
For the 450 4matic version, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm of power and 500Nm@800-5000rpm of torque. Whereas for the 1.0L Classic Plus version, 999 cc Petrol engine of Kushaq produces 114bhp@5000-5500rpm of power and 178Nm@1750-4000rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mercedes-Benz GLS has better performance.

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