Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs Skoda Kodiaq comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 1 Crore

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₹ 34 Lakh

Overview

Mercedes-Benz GLS Vs Skoda Kodiaq Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the GLS Vs Kodiaq 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 Kodiaq – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Mercedes-Benz GLS in New Delhi starts at ₹ 1 Crore. The base Diesel version of the Mercedes-Benz GLS costs ₹ 1 Crore. On the other hand, Skoda Kodiaq price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 34 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 36.79 Lakh for range topping Diesel model.

Summary	Mercedes-Benz GLS	Skoda Kodiaq
Price	₹ 1 Crore	₹ 34 Lakh
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz	Skoda
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Mileage	11.00 Km/l	16.25 Km/l
Power	326 bhp	148 bhp
Engine	2925 CC	1968 CC
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel

GLS Vs Kodiaq – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Mercedes-Benz GLS base Petrol engine returns 11 Km/l, whereas the base diesel returns 11 Km/l. The Skoda Kodiaq base Diesel returns 16 Km/l.

GLS Vs Kodiaq – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Mercedes-Benz GLS gets 362 bhp Petrol engine and 326 bhp Diesel engine, whereas the Skoda Kodiaq comes in 148 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	2.9-litre In-line Six-cylinder Engine	2.0-litre DQ500 Diesel Engine
Displacement (CC)	2925 CC	1968 CC
No Of Cylinder	6	4
Power	326 bhp@3600-4200 rpm	148 bhp@3500-4000 rpm
Torque	700 Nm@1200-3200 rpm	340 Nm@1750-3000 rpm
Drive Train	AWD	4WD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	5207 mm	4697 mm
Width	2157 mm	1882 mm
Height	1823 mm	1676 mm
Wheelbase	3075 mm	2791 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	187 mm
Boot Space	N/A	270 L
Kerb Weight	2505 Kg	1799 Kg
Gross Weight	3250 Kg	2449 Kg
Front Track	1705 mm	N/A
Rear Track	1692 mm	N/A
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	6.10 m
No. Of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	7	7

Transmission

No. of gears	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	N/A

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless, Radials
Front Tyre Size	275/50 R20	235/55 R18
Rear Tyre Size	275/50 R20	235/55 R18

Braking System

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

Suspension

Front Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Torsion Stabiliser
Rear Suspension	AIRMATIC WITH ADS PLUS	Multi-element Axle, With One Longitudinal And Three Transverse Links, With Torsion Stabiliser

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	N/A
Mileage Highway	N/A	N/A
Mileage	11.00 Km/l	16.25 Km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	100.0	63.0

Steering

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

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	7.8 seconds	10.1 seconds
Max Speed	222	192

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		-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	3-Zone Automatic Climate Control	3-Zone 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	ARTICO Leather	Stone Beige Leather
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		-

Lights

Light Type	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
CD/DVD Player
Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support

Reviews

Expert Reviews

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Dec 07, 2016 01:08 PM
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