Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5 vs BMW X7

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and BMW X7. The Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 96.65 Lakh, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is available in 1993 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel), BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and BMW X7 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol). X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl and X7 provides the mileage of 11.29 kmpl.

GLE vs X5 vs X7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLE	X5	X7
Price	Rs. 96.65 Lakh	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 1.30 Crore
Engine Capacity	1993 cc	2998 cc	2998 cc
Power	265 bhp	375 bhp	375 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d 4MATIC LWB

Rs. 96.65 Lakh

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BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

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BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

Rs. 1.30 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

300d 4MATIC LWB

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

BMW X7

xDrive40i M Sport

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)	230
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)	6.9	5.4	5.8
Engine	1993 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	OM654 Turbocharged I4	B58 Turbochaged I6
Fuel Type	Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel)	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	265 bhp @ 4200 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp 200 Nm	12 bhp 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12View Mileage Details	11.29View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		996	937
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Electric Motor			1 Permanent magnet synchronous Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	4924	4922	5181
Width (mm)	2157	2004	2000
Height (mm)	1795	1745	1835
Wheelbase (mm)	2995	2975	3105
Ground Clearance (mm)	215		221
Kerb Weight (kg)	2335		2490

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
5 5 6
No of Rows (Rows)
2 2 3
Bootspace (litres)
630 650 300
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
85 83 83

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Coil Springs	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Double-wishbone Axle in Aluminium Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Coil Springs	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Five-link Axle in Lightweight Steel Construction, Air Suspension with Automatic Self-levelling
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	5.9	6.3
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver
Front Tyres	265 / 45 R19	275 / 45 R20	285 / 45 R21
Rear Tyres	265 / 45 R19	305 / 40 R20	285 / 45 R21

Features

Safety

Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	Not Tested	Not Tested
Blind Spot Detection
Airbags	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Front Passenger Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
Rear Middle Head Rest
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Braking & Traction

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic	Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Keyless Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Comfort & Convenience

Electronic Parking Brake	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold	Yes with Auto Hold
Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone			Separate Zone, Vents on Roof , Common Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door
Parking Assist	Reverse Camera with Guidance	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control			Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Manual Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2

Telematics

Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Geo-fence
Emergency Call
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Parking with Key

Seats & Upholstery

Driver Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)	18 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down, extended thigh support forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	22 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, seat base angle up / down, headrest forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out, seat base bolsters in / out, shoulder support bolsters in / out)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	4 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
Third Row Seat Type			Bench
Ventilated Seats			Front only
Ventilated Seat Type			Heated and cooled
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Black	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black	Tartufo with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Black with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect, Ivory White with Fine-wood Black trim with High-gloss Metal Effect
Rear Armrest	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder	With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Partial
Split Rear Seat	60:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat			50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Metallic
Soft-close Door
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Rear Defogger
Rear Wiper
Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Silver
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual	Rear - Electric
Bootlid Opener	Electric Opening and Closing	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release

Exterior

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Black/Grey

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6	15
Headlights	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp
Glovebox Lamp
Headlight Height Adjuster

Instrumentation

Instantaneous Consumption
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator	Dynamic	Dynamic	Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)	12.3	12.3	14.9
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	16
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming	Phone & Audio Streaming
AUX Compatibility
AM/FM Radio
USB Compatibility
Wireless Charger
iPod Compatibility
Internal Hard Drive

Manufacturer Warranty
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)
Not Applicable Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)
2 3 3
Warranty (In Kilometres)
Unlimited 40000 40000

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black Metallic	Black Sapphire Metallic	BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic
Sodalite Blue Metallic	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Carbon Black Metallic
Selenite Grey Metallic	Mineral White Metallic	Dravit Grey Metallic
High-Tech Silver Metallic		Mineral White Metallic
Polar White		Mineral White Metallic

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9/5

7 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.9/5

7 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.9Exterior	4.7Exterior
	4.8Comfort	5.0Comfort
	4.6Performance	5.0Performance
	4.1Fuel Economy	4.5Fuel Economy
	4.6Value for Money	4.8Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Money on wheels

Nice car and there will be no problem at all. The interior is very good and attractive as well as comfortable as compared to other cars. The car is worth the money I spent on it. It is a great experience for me to have this car.

The Beast X7

The staff at BMW was really very welcoming drive quality is fantastic the engine makes you feel the punch looks are fantastic as its rood presence is mind-blowing i have not serviced it yet PROS:- it has a lot of space in it, speakers are good, etc CONS:- bench seat option should be available

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GLE vs X5 vs X7 Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X5 and BMW X7?

Mercedes-Benz GLE price is Rs. 96.65 Lakh, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh and BMW X7 price is Rs. 1.30 Crore. Hence Mercedes-Benz GLE is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLE compared to X5 and X7?

For the 300d 4MATIC LWB variant, 1993 cc Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) engine of GLE produces 265 bhp @ 4200 rpm of power and 550 Nm @ 1800-2200 rpm of torque. For the xDrive40i xLine variant, 2998 cc Petrol engine of X5 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque. For the xDrive40i M Sport variant, 2998 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of X7 produces 375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm of power and 520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm of torque.

Disclaimer: For the above Comparison of Compare GLE, X5 and X7, CarWale has taken utmost care in gathering precise and accurate information about price, specs, features, colours etc, however, CarWale cannot be held liable for any direct or indirect damage/loss. For Compare GLE, X5 and X7 comparison, we have considered most popular variant on CarWale as default, however, any variant of these cars can be compared.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5 vs BMW X7

Doors (Doors)	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	5	5	6
No of Rows (Rows)	2	2	3
Bootspace (litres)	630	650	300
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	85	83	83

Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless	Remote
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Child Safety Lock

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)	Not Applicable		Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	3
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	40000