BMW X5 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 74.9 Lakh

₹ 1 Crore

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BMW X5 Vs Mercedes-Benz GLS Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the X5 Vs GLS on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

X5 Vs GLS – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol BMW X5 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 84.4 Lakh. The base Diesel version of the BMW X5 costs ₹ 74.9 Lakh, whereas the BMW X5 Diesel top-end costs ₹ 82.9 Lakh. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz GLS price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 1 Crore. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1 Crore.

Summary	BMW X5	Mercedes-Benz GLS
Price	₹ 74.9 Lakh	₹ 1 Crore
Manufacturer	BMW	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	13.38 Km/l	11.00 Km/l
Power	265 bhp	326 bhp
Engine	2993 CC	2925 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

X5 Vs GLS – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X5 base Petrol engine returns 11 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 13 Km/l. The Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol returns 11 Km/l, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 11 Km/l of fuel efficiency.

X5 Vs GLS – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the BMW X5 gets 340 bhp Petrol engine and 265 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz GLS comes in 362 bhp Petrol engine and 326 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder Diesel Engine	2.9-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine
Displacement (CC)	2993 CC	2925 CC
No Of Cylinder	6	6
Power	265 bhp@4000 rpm	326 bhp@3600-4200 rpm
Torque	620 Nm@1500-2500 rpm	700 Nm@1200-3200 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI

Dimensions

Length	4922 mm	5207 mm
Width	2004 mm	2157 mm
Height	1745 mm	1823 mm
Wheelbase	2975 mm	3075 mm
Ground Clearance	209 mm	N/A
Boot Space	650 L	N/A
Kerb Weight	N/A	2505 Kg
Gross Weight	N/A	3250 Kg
Front Track	1666 mm	1705 mm
Rear Track	1686 mm	1692 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	6.40 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	7

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A
Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension		N/A
Adaptive Suspension		N/A
Cruise Control with braking function		N/A
Integrated Brake System		N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	265/50 R19	275/50 R20
Rear Tyre Size	265/50 R19	275/50 R20

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS
Rear Suspension	Adaptive Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	13.38 Km/l	11.00 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	85.0	100.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	6.9 seconds	7.8 seconds
Max Speed	230	222

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Active Braking Assist	-
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus	-
Blind Spot Assist	-
Parking Package with 360 degree camera	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	4-Zone Automatic Climate Control	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Leather 'Dakota'	ARTICO Leather
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view		-
Telephony with wireless charging and extended functionality		-
MBUX rear tablet	-
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system	-
Navigation Connectivity package	-
Pre-installation for entertainment and comfort features	-
Vehicle Monitoring	-
Widescreen cockpit	-
Windows/sunroof open close from App	-

Lights

Light Type	Adaptive LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System	12.3 Inch Infotainment System
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

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