Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW X5 vs Volvo XC90 vs Audi Q7

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X5, Volvo XC90 and Audi Q7. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.32 Crore, BMW X5 price is Rs. 97.00 Lakh, Volvo XC90 price is Rs. 1.01 Crore and Audi Q7 price is Rs. 86.92 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, BMW X5 is available in 2998 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol, Volvo XC90 is available in 1969 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) and Audi Q7 is available in 2995 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol. X5 provides the mileage of 12 kmpl, XC90 provides the mileage of 11.04 kmpl and Q7 provides the mileage of 11.2 kmpl.

GLS vs X5 vs XC90 vs Q7 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	X5	XC90	Q7
Price	Rs. 1.32 Crore	Rs. 97.00 Lakh	Rs. 1.01 Crore	Rs. 86.92 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	2998 cc	1969 cc	2995 cc
Power	375 bhp	375 bhp	300 bhp	335 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)	Automatic	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC

Rs. 1.32 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

BMW X5

xDrive40i xLine

Rs. 97.00 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Volvo XC90

B6 Ultimate

Rs. 1.01 Crore

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

Audi Q7

Premium Plus 55 TFSI

Rs. 86.92 Lakh

Avg. Ex-Showroom price

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450 4MATIC

xDrive40i xLine

B6 Ultimate

Premium Plus 55 TFSI

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Specifications and Finance

Finance

Engine & Transmission

Top Speed (Kmph)			180	250
Acceleration (0-100 kmph) (seconds)		5.4	8.14	5.9
Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1969 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	B58 Turbochaged I6	2.0L Drive-E Turbocharged	3.0 TFSI V6 + 48V Mild-Hybrid System
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)	Petrol
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	375 bhp @ 5200-6250 rpm	300 bhp	335 bhp @ 5200-6400 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	520 Nm @ 1850-5000 rpm	420 Nm	500 Nm @ 1370-4500 rpm
Max Motor Performance		12 bhp 200 Nm
Mileage (ARAI) (kmpl)		12View Mileage Details	11.04View Mileage Details	11.2View Mileage Details
Driving Range (Km)		996	809	953
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic - 8 Gears, Manual Override, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2	BS 6
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Twin Turbo	Turbocharged
Battery				Lithium Ion,Battery Placed In Boot
Electric Motor				1 Placed At Integrated with Transmission
Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	Idle Start/Stop	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop

Dimensions & Weight

Length (mm)	5209	4922	4953	5064
Width (mm)	2157	2004	1931	1970
Height (mm)	1823	1745	1771	1703
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2975	2984	2999
Ground Clearance (mm)	200		238
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460			2245

Capacity
Doors (Doors)
5 5 5 5
Seating Capacity (Person)
7 5 7 7
No of Rows (Rows)
3 2 3 3
Bootspace (litres)
493 650 709 740
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)
90 83 71 85

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Double-wishbone Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Double Wishbone Suspension, Coil Springs,Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Five-link Axle with Automatic Self-levelling Air Springs	Integral Axle with Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Hydraulic Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar. Optional Air Suspension.	5-link Axle; Tubular Anti-roll Bar with Self-leveling Air-springs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Ventilated Disc
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	6.3	5.9
Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Electric)
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Space Saver	Space Saver	Alloy
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	275 / 45 R20	275 / 45 R20	255 / 55 R19
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	305 / 40 R20	275 / 45 R20	225 / 55 R19

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	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Puncture Repair Kit
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
High-beam Assist
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Prevention
Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	7 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear 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	Full-time
Hill Hold Control
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Ride Height Adjustment			Optional
Hill Descent Control
Differential Lock		Electronic		Electronic

Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Central Locking
Keyless Keyless Remote Keyless
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 Five Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	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 and on Roof, 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	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Pillars, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC Zone	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls		Vents on Pillars, Fan Speed Controls
Heater
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver	Driver & Co-Driver
Cabin Boot Access
Anti-glare Mirrors	Electronic - All	Electronic - Internal & Driver Door	Electronic - Internal Only	Electronic - All
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cruise Control			Adaptive	Adaptive
Headlight and Ignition On Reminder
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
12V Power Outlets	2	2		3

Telematics

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

Seats & Upholstery

Massage Seats
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)	16 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
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)	16 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, backrest bolsters in / out) + 4 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down, headrest forward / back)	12 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, seat base angle up / down) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Rear Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)		2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	2 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt forward / back) + 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather	Nappa Leather	Leather
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
Driver Armrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench		Bench	Bench
Ventilated Seats	Front only		All
Ventilated Seat Type	Heated and cooled		Heated
Interiors	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone	Dual Tone
Interior Colours	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Ivory White / Black, Coffee / Black, Cognac / Black, Black	Amber / Charcoal, Maroon Brown / Charcoal	Saiga Beige, Okapi Brown
Rear Armrest		With Cup Holder		With Cup Holder
Folding Rear Seat	Full	Full	Partial	Full
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split	40:20:40 split
Split Third Row Seat	50:50 split		50:50 split	50:50 split
Front Seatback Pockets
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front, Second & Third

Storage
Cup Holders Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

ORVM Colour	Dual Tone	Body Coloured	Body Coloured	Body Coloured
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated	Illuminated
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
One Touch Down	All	All	All	All
One Touch Up	All	All	All	All
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	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	Body Coloured
Rain-sensing Wipers
Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Chrome	Painted	Chrome
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Side Window Blinds	Rear - Electric	Rear - Manual	Rear - Manual	Front and Rear Manual
Bootlid Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Internal with Remote	Electric Tailgate Release
Rear Windshield Blind			Manual	Electric

Exterior

Sunroof / Moonroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof-mounted Antenna
Body-coloured Bumpers
Chrome Finish Exhaust Pipe
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured			Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub-strips	Black		Chrome Inserts	Body Coloured

Lighting

Ambient Interior Count	64	6		30
Headlights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Automatic Headlamps
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent	Intelligent	Active
Taillights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED on front, LED on rear	LED on front, Halogen on rear	LED on front	LED
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour		Multi-colour
Puddle Lamps
Cabin Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Light on Vanity Mirrors	Driver & Co-Driver	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	Analogue - Digital
Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Multi-Function Display	Multi-Function Display
Average Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Distance to Empty
Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Level Warning
Door Ajar Warning
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Gear Indicator
Shift Indicator		Dynamic
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Tachometer	Digital	Digital	Digital	Digital

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Smart Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (Wired), Apple Car Play (Wired)	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Display	LCD Display	Touch-screen Display	TFT Display	Touch-screen Display
Touchscreen Size (inch)		12.3	9	10.1
Gesture Control
Display Screen for Rear Passengers
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Speakers	6+	16	19	6+
Steering-mounted controls
Voice Command
GPS Navigation System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone & Audio Streaming	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 Years)			Not Applicable	2
Battery Warranty (In Kilometres)			Not Applicable
Warranty (In Years)	2	3	2	2
Warranty (In Kilometres)	Unlimited	40000	Unlimited

Rear row
Seat Base: Sliding
Manual

Brochure

Colours

Obsidian Black	Black Sapphire Metallic	Onyx Black	Mythos Black
Sodalite Blue	Skyscraper Grey Metallic	Platinum Grey	Navarra Blue
Selenite Silver	Mineral White Metallic	Denim Blue	Samurai Grey
High-tech Silver		Bright Dusk	Floret Silver
Polar White		Crystal White	Carrara White

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.7/5

3 Ratings

5.0/5

2 Ratings

4.7/5

9 Ratings

3.7/5

9 Ratings

Rating Parameters	5.0Exterior	4.8Exterior	4.0Exterior
	5.0Comfort	4.8Comfort	4.0Comfort
	4.8Performance	4.8Performance	3.9Performance
	5.0Fuel Economy	4.6Fuel Economy	3.3Fuel Economy
	5.0Value for Money	4.6Value for Money	3.3Value for Money
		4.6Fuel Economy
		4.6Value for Money

Most Helpful Review

Mercedes-Benz

A sleek and comforting ride with a multitude of features. The car itself is humongous and feels light to drive, and is highly recommended by me. this car is a must to try.

Best car

Too comfortable and safe driving car it's breaking system is more better than another car it is my dream car it's build quality is too expensive and highly best material used in car body.

Audi doesn't care for the customer safety

The brand AUDI is good but have been supplied defective car from the AUDI dealer in Rajkot and now having lots of problems in it which is related to the safety to which they are ignoring and neither resolving. Steering assembly have been replaced which was defective, as of now suspension is found defective due to which the tyre has become chubby, breaking has lost nearly 60 % of its working efficiency which can cause an accident anytime and can cause death. Even after replacing the steering assembly the steering is making noise on making turns which can break the parts and also the steering has become so hard that while driving AUDI Q7 i feel that am driving a truck instead of a luxury SUV.

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Doors (Doors)	5	5	5	5
Seating Capacity (Person)	7	5	7	7
No of Rows (Rows)	3	2	3	3
Bootspace (litres)	493	650	709	740
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	83	71	85

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

Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Driver Armrest Storage
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders