Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Skoda Slavia

Last Updated: September 14, 2026

Skoda Slavia price starts at Rs. 18.29 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.14 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 Slavia delivers 19.36 kmpl. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2989cc engine producing 362.07bhp and the Slavia a 1498cc engine producing 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm. If you're deciding between the GLS and Slavia, the Slavia is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the GLS stands out for performance.

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GLS vs Slavia Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSSkoda Slavia
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.32 CroreRs. 18.29 Lakh
Mileage 12 kmpl19.36 kmpl
Engine 2989 cc1498 cc
Max power 362.07bhp147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Top speed 250 Km/hNot Available

GLS vs Slavia Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Night EditionSkoda Slavia 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG
Rating
16 reviews
112 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Skoda
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 18.29 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2989 cc 1498 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars SedanAll Sedan Cars
Max Power 362.07bhp 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT 7-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Skoda Slavia Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl 19.36 Kmpl
Tyre Size Not Available 205/55R16
Boot Space Not Available 521 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 145 mm
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI Not Available
Rs. 35,381 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Servicing Cost Not Available
Rs. 33,658 / 5 years
Insurance Rs. 5.81 Lakh GLS Insurance Slavia Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Displacement
2989 cc
1498 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
1.5 TSI Petrol
Engine Displacement
2989 cc
1498 cc
Max Power
362.07bhp
147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm
Max Torque
750Nm
250Nm@1600-3500rpm
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
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Yes
Kerb Weight
Not Available
1245-1281 Kg
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available

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

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
16
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R21
16
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinio
Not Available
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
205/55R16
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

Dual Tone Dashboard
Yes
Not Available
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
3.5
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leatherette
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Ambient light
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Not Available
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Yes
Not Available
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
5
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
521 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
Boot Opening
Automatic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
No
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
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
Headlamp Washers
Not Available
No
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fi
Roof Rails
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
145 mm
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
4541*1752*1507 mm3
Wheelbase
2782 mm
2651 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
179 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 & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Not Available
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Available
No
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Yes
Battery Saver
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
Škoda Sound System with 8 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer - 380 W
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Not Available
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
4
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Steering
Yes
Not Available
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,"
Škoda Sound System with 8 High Performance Speakers & Subwoofer - 380 W
No of Tweeter
No
4
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Power Windows Front
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Folding Table
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 inch
Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
50:50 Split
60:40 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
7.4
Not Available
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Front
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Push Ignition
Yes
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Yes
Not Available
Speakers Rear
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
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
Cigarette Lighter
Not Available
No
Bottle Holder
Front & Rear Door
Front & Rear Door

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
4
No
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
3
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
Not Available
Curtain Airbag
Available
Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Yes
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
10
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Not Available
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
Hydraulic Diagonal Split Vaccum Assisted Braking System, Anti-glare outside rear view mirror, MKB (Multi Collision Braking), EDS (Electronic Differential Lock System), XDS & XDS+ (Over 30 Km/h), MSR (Motor Slip Regulation), BDW (Brake Disc Wiping), Three-point seatbelts at front with Pretensioner, Three-point rear outer and centre seatbet, Child-proof rear window locking, Emergency triangle in luggage compartment, Dual-tone warning horn, Engine immobilizer with floating code system
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
Front
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
MBUX
MySKODA ConnectED
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Not Available
No
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
No
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
Yes
Tow Away Alert
Not Available
No
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
1685 kg

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Skoda Slavia
  • Clean styling that will not feel outdated quickly
  • Spacious interior for 4 adults
  • Features like a sunroof and easy to use touchscreen
  • Both engine options offer good performance
Skoda Slavia
  • Some plastics like the roof mounted light switches could be better quality
  • It is not the widest rear bench
  • The reverse camera could have been of better quality
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Mercedes Benz GLS Vs Skoda Slavia FAQs

Which car is best between Mercedes Benz GLS vs Skoda Slavia?
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz GLS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and safety in your car. But Skoda Slavia is better on the grounds of performance and features.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz GLS vs Skoda Slavia?
The Skoda Slavia is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹1.14 Crore.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz GLS vs Skoda Slavia?
For the 450d Night Edition version, 2989 cc Diesel engine of GLS produces 362.07bhp of power and 750Nm of torque. Whereas for the 1.5L Monte Carlo DSG version, 1498 cc Petrol engine of Slavia produces 147.51bhp@5000-6000rpm of power and 250Nm@1600-3500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mercedes-Benz GLS has better performance.

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