Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs BMW X5 Vs Kia Seltos comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 1 Crore

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₹ 74.9 Lakh

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

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the GLS Vs X5 Vs Seltos 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.

GLS Vs X5 Vs Seltos – 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 Lastly, the Petrol Kia Seltos starts at ₹ 9.89 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 17.49 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. The base Diesel version of the Kia Seltos costs ₹ 10.34 Lakh, whereas the Kia Seltos Diesel top-end costs ₹ 17.65 Lakh.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz GLS	BMW X5	Kia Seltos
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 74.9 Lakh	₹ 9.89 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	BMW	Kia
Body Type	SUV	SUV	SUV
Mileage	11.00 Kmpl	13.38 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Power	326 bhp	265 bhp	113 bhp
Engine	2925 CC	2993 CC	1497 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Petrol

GLS Vs X5 Vs Seltos – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the BMW X5 base Petrol engine returns 11 Kmpl, whereas the base diesel returns 13 Kmpl. The Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol returns 11 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 11 Kmpl of fuel efficiency. The Kia Seltos Petrol basic model, on the other hand, gives 16 Kmplwhile its Diesel base returns 18 Kmpl of mileage.

GLS Vs X5 Vs Seltos – 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. Lastly, the Kia Seltos is offered in 2 Petrol 113, 138 bhp engines and 113 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	2.9-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine	TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder Diesel Engine	1.5 Petrol Engine
Displacement (CC)	2925 CC	2993 CC	1497 CC
No Of Cylinder	6	6	4
Power	326 bhp@3600-4200 rpm	265 bhp@4000 rpm	113 bhp@6300 rpm
Torque	700 Nm@1200-3200 rpm	620 Nm@1500-2500 rpm	144 Nm@4500 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	AWD	2WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	5207 mm	4922 mm	4315 mm
Width	2157 mm	2004 mm	1800 mm
Height	1823 mm	1745 mm	1645 mm
Wheelbase	3075 mm	2975 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	209 mm	190 mm
Boot Space	N/A	650 L	433 L
Kerb Weight	2505 Kg	N/A	N/A
Gross Weight	3250 Kg	N/A	N/A
Front Track	1705 mm	1666 mm	N/A
Rear Track	1692 mm	1686 mm	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	6.40 m	N/A
No. Of Doors	5	5	5
Seating Capacity	7	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic	6
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A	N/A
Adaptive 2-axle Air Suspension	N/A		N/A
Adaptive Suspension	N/A		N/A
Cruise Control with braking function	N/A		N/A
Integrated Brake System	N/A		N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Steel Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radial	Tubeless
Front Tyre Size	275/50 R20	265/50 R19	205 / 65 R16
Rear Tyre Size	275/50 R20	265/50 R19	205 / 65 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Drum

Suspension

Front Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Adaptive Suspension	McPherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Adaptive Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle (CTBA) With Coil Spring

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mileage	11.00 Kmpl	13.38 Kmpl	16.50 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	100.0	85.0	50.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.8 seconds	6.9 seconds	9.7 seconds
Max Speed	222	230	N/A

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		-	-
Idle Alert	-	-
Roof Rails	-	-
SOS emergency call function	-	-
Speed Alert	-	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	-	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control	4-Zone Automatic Climate Control	Manual
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt
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	ARTICO Leather	Leather 'Dakota'	Premium Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
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		-	-
Surround view cameras with 360 degree view including top view, panorama view and 3D view	-		-
Telephony with wireless charging and extended functionality	-		-
Al Voice Command	-	-
Auto/manual Vehicle diagnostics Alert	-	-
Electric Sunroof	-	-
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) Standard	-	-
FATC Control Deco Panel Silver Garnish	-	-
Rear AC	-	-
Remote Door Look / Unlock	-	-
Remote Engine Start/Stop	-	-
Remote Horn / Light	-	-
Remote Smart Pyre Air ON	-	-
UVO - Voice Assist wake up Command “Hello Kia”	-	-
UVO LITE - Control Air Purifier	-	-
UVO Smart Watch App Connectivity	-	-
UVO –Voice Assist Cricket Score	-	-
UVO –Voice Assist Indian Holiday Info	-	-

Lights

Light Type	LED	Adaptive LED	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Follw me home headlamps	-	-
Luggage Lamp	-	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation
Apple CarPlay	-	-
Find My Car	-	-
Fuel Level Information	-	-
Live Car Tracking	-	-
Shark Fin Antenna	-	-
Stolen Vehicle Notification	-	-
Wireless Charger	-	-

Entertainment

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

Reviews

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