Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Toyota Vellfire

Last Updated: September 22, 2026

Toyota Vellfire price starts at Rs. 1.30 Crore, which is Rs. 13.01 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Mercedes-Benz GLS, priced at Rs. 1.43 Crore. In terms of mileage, the GLS offers a claimed 12 kmpl, while the Vellfire delivers 16 kmpl. On the performance front, the GLS uses a 2989cc engine producing 362.07bhp and the Vellfire a 2487cc engine producing 190.42bhp@6000rpm. If you're deciding between the GLS and Vellfire, the GLS is the better pick for performance and top speed, while the Vellfire stands out for affordability and mileage.

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GLS vs Vellfire Comparison Summary

Specification Mercedes-Benz GLSToyota Vellfire
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.43 CroreRs. 1.30 Crore
Mileage 12 kmpl16 kmpl
Engine 2989 cc2487 cc
Max power 362.07bhp190.42bhp@6000rpm
Top speed 250 Km/h170 Km/h

GLS vs Vellfire Key Highlights

Basic Info Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d Night EditionToyota Vellfire VIP Executive Lounge
Rating
16 reviews
25 reviews
Brand Name Mercedes-Benz Toyota
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.43 Crore Check On Road Price Rs. 1.30 Crore Check On Road Price
Engine Displacement 2989 cc 2487 cc
Body Type SUVAll SUV Cars MUVAll SUV Cars
Max Power 362.07bhp 190.42bhp@6000rpm
No Of Cylinders 6 4
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 9-Speed TRONIC AT CVT
Drive Type AWD AWD
Colors
Mercedes Benz GLS Colors
Toyota Vellfire Colors
Fuel Type Diesel Petrol
Mileage (ARAI) 12 kmpl Not Available
Tyre Size Not Available 225/55 R19
Boot Space Not Available 148 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 2,76,626 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 2,51,459 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance GLS Insurance Vellfire Insurance
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Idle Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Displacement
2989 cc
2487 cc
Engine Type
Not Available
2.5-litre a Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2989 cc
2487 cc
Max Power
362.07bhp
190.42bhp@6000rpm
Max Torque
750Nm
240Nm@4296-4500rpm
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI 2.0
BS VI 2.0
No Of Cylinders
6
4
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
9-Speed TRONIC AT
CVT
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Paddle Shift
Yes
Not Available
Turbo Charger
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Fast Charging
Not Available
No

Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
0-100 kmph
6.1 Sec
Not Available
Fuel Capacity
Not Available
60 Liters
Top Speed
250 Km/h
170 Km/h
Mileage (City)
Not Available
16 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
12 kmpl
18.28 kmpl
Secondary Fuel Type
Not Available
Electric(Battery)
Mileage (ARAI)
12 kmpl
Not Available

Alloy Wheel Size Front
R21
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
R21
19
steeringGearType
Rack & Pinion
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
3
Not Available
Suspension Rear
4
2
Brakes Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Available
5.9 m
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/55 R19
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Radial Tubeless

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
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes
Yes
Upholstery
Leather
Leather
Interior Lighting
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp
Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp
Glove Box Light
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Colour
Not Available
14
Digital Odometer
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
7
7
Doors
5
4
Boot Space
Not Available
148 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
Boot Opening
Automatic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Yes
Yes
Chrome Garnish
Not Available
Yes
Cornering Foglamps
Yes
Not Available
Integrated Antenna
Yes
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Yes
Dual Pane
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Yes
Yes
Tinted Glass
Not Available
Yes
Side Stepper
Yes
Not Available
Chrome Grille
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Yes
Yes
Trunk Light
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark fin
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
5209*2157*1823 mm3
5005*1850*1950 mm3
Wheelbase
2782 mm
3000 mm
No. Of Doors
5
4

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
Not Available
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Yes
Not Available
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
Smart Entry
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Not Available
Available
Massage Seats
Front
Rear
Memory Functions For Seat
Front
Front
One Touch Operating Power Windows
All
All
Autonomous Parking
Full
Not Available
Internal Storage
Yes
Not Available
No of Speakers
13
15
Rear Entertainment System
Yes
Yes
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,"
Not Available
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
Rear Window Sunblind
Not Available
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
Yes
Yes
Integrated 2-Din Audio
Yes
Yes
Auxillary Input
Yes
Yes
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
13.97 inch
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
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
7.4
13.97
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Voice Commands
Yes
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
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
Yes
Speakers Rear
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
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
4
4
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbags
3
Not Available
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
Yes
Yes
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Pretensioners and Force Limiter Seatbelts
4
4
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
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
Yes
Geo-fence Alert
Yes
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Global NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
4 Star
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
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
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
3
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
Remote Horn Light Control
Yes
Not Available
Inbuilt Apps
MBUX
Not Available
Remote Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
SOS Button
Yes
Yes
RSA
Not Available
Yes
Live Location
Yes
Yes
Remote Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Unauthorised Vehicle Entry
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Alarm
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Yes
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Hinglish Voice Commands
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Yes
Send Poi To Vehicle From App
Not Available
Yes
Live Weather
Not Available
Yes
ECall And ICall
Yes
Yes
Save Route Place
Not Available
Yes
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Yes
Crash Notification
Not Available
Yes
In Car Remote Control App
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Yes
Yes
Remote Boot Open
Yes
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Yes
Yes
Remote Vehicle Igition Start Stop
Yes
Yes

grossWeight
3250 kg
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Toyota Vellfire
  • Reclining Ottoman seats that feel like a moving spa with the massage and ventilation functions ON
  • Superb NVH levels and hybrid smoothness
  • Spacious, luxurious second row that makes rivals feel cramped
  • Loaded with features, especially for rear passengers
  • Impressively frugal for its size, thanks to hybrid tech Grabs attention everywhere you go
  • Comfort and convenience is in abundance
  • Resale value, relatively low service cost and reliability of a Toyota
Toyota Vellfire
  • Not exciting to drive; performance is adequate at best
  • Third row folding mechanism reduces boot practicality and is cumbersome
  • Being a CBU, availability is scarce, currently at more than 2 months

Is Mercedes-Benz GLS Better Than Toyota Vellfire?

67% users have chosen Mercedes-Benz GLS over Toyota Vellfire in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 48 users have also rated Mercedes-Benz GLS and Toyota Vellfire 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 mileage in your car. But Toyota Vellfire is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort and safety 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 Vellfire GLS
Mileage 4.7 4.5
Performance 4.3 4.5
Comfort 5.0 5.0
Maintenance 4.3 4.5
Safety 5.0 5.0
Features 3.3 5.0
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Mercedes Benz GLS Vs Toyota Vellfire FAQs

Which car is best between Mercedes Benz GLS vs Toyota Vellfire?
As per the users experiences Mercedes-Benz GLS is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage in your car. But Toyota Vellfire is better on the grounds of performance, maintenance and features. On the basis of comfort and safety user have rated both the cars equally.
Which car is cheaper Mercedes Benz GLS vs Toyota Vellfire?
The Toyota Vellfire is cheaper than Mercedes-Benz GLS by ₹13.01 Lakh.
Which car offers better performance Mercedes Benz GLS vs Toyota Vellfire?
For the 450d Night Edition version, 2989 cc Diesel engine of GLS produces 362.07bhp of power and 750Nm of torque. Whereas for the VIP Executive Lounge version, 2487 cc Petrol engine of Vellfire produces 190.42bhp@6000rpm of power and 240Nm@4296-4500rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Mercedes-Benz GLS has better performance.

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