Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

CarWale brings you comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.28 Crore and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 80.00 Lakh. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is available in 2999 cc engine with 1 fuel type options: Petrol and Mercedes-Benz E-Class is available in 1999 cc engine with 2 fuel type options: Petrol and Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol).

GLS 450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic vs E-Class E200 LWB 2WD Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) 2.0L Turbo Automatic Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	GLS	E-Class
Price	Rs. 1.28 Crore	Rs. 80.00 Lakh
Engine Capacity	2999 cc	1999 cc
Power	375 bhp	201 bhp
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic (TC)
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic

Rs. 1.28 Crore

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200 LWB 2WD Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) 2.0L Turbo Automatic

Rs. 80.00 Lakh

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Mercedes-Benz GLS

450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

E200 LWB 2WD Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) 2.0L Turbo Automatic

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Finance

Engine & Transmission

Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1999 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	M254 2.0L Petrol
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	Turbocharged
Battery	Not Applicable	Lithium Ion, 48 V
Fuel Type	Petrol	Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol)
Ethanol Compatibility	E20	E20
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	320 Nm @ 1600 rpm (Max Torque), 205 Nm (Motor)
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds (claimed)
Top Speed (kmph)	250	240
Idle Start/Stop
Drivetrain	AWD	RWD
Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Pure Electric Driving Mode

Dimensions & Weight
Capacity

Suspensions, Brakes, Steering & Tyres

Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment	Ride Height Adjustment
Steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering	Power assisted (Electric) steering
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Space Saver
Minimum Turning Radius (metres)	6	5.7
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	225 / 55 R18
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	225 / 55 R18
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Puncture Repair Kit

Electric Motor & Battery

Features

Exterior

Safety

Forward Collision Warning	Warning only	Warning only
NCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Front Centre)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Lane Departure Warning
Rear Collision Assist		Rear Cross-traffic Assist
Blind Spot Detection
High-beam Assist
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt	Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
Child Seat Anchor Points
Seat Belt Warning

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Third row AC: Fan speed control with Vents on Roof)	Automatic Climate Control: Four Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Dual Zones with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Heater
Cruise Control
Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Automatic Parking
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Charging Ports	2 x 12V Power Outlets	12V Power Outlet
Cabin Boot Access
Dashcam

Lighting

Headlights	LED	LED
Cornering Headlights	Intelligent
Headlight Height Adjuster
Automatic Headlamps
Taillights	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	LED	LED
Fog Lights	LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Interior Lamps	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,	Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting	Multi-colour (64)	Multi-colour (64)
Puddle Lamps

Braking & Traction

Brakes	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)	Ventilated Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Hill Descent Control
Limited Slip Differential
Differential Lock
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand

Locks & Security

Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Anti-glare ORVMs	Both Sides	Both Sides
Exterior Door	Body Coloured Door Handles	Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish	Chrome	Chrome
Power Windows	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down	Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Scuff Plates	Metallic	Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Dual Tone finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs	Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Auto Folding
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Boot Opener	Internal with Remote	Hands-Free
Rear Defogger

Entertainment, Information & Communication

Infotainment Screen	12.3" LCD Display	12.3" Touch-screen Display
Audio System	6+ Speakers	17 Burmester with Dolby Atmos Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Steering-Mounted Controls
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
Voice Command
Gesture Control
Input Methods	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility	Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming)
GPS Navigation System
Wireless Charger

Seats & Upholstery

Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Leather
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)	16 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, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
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)	16 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, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back)
Second Row Seat Adjustment	6 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down)	6 way electrically adjustable (backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat base angle: up / down)
Third Row Seat Adjustment	2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats	Front (Cooled)
Interior	Dual Tone (Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black)	Dual Tone (Cinnamon Brown / Black/Anthracite / Beige)
Wrappings	Wrapped Steering Wheel	Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest		Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat	40:20:40
Folding Rear Seat	Flat
Split Third Row Seat	50:50
Active headrest
Rear Passenger Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Third Row Seat Type	Bench

Mobile App Features

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

Instrumentation

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

Storage

Brochure

Colours

	Polar White	High Tech Silver
	Obsidian Black	Graphite Grey
	High-tech Silver	Obsidian Black
	Sodalite Blue	Polar White
	Selenite Grey	Nautic Blue
	Selenite Grey	Verde Silver

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

13 Ratings

5.0/5

1 Rating

Rating Parameters	4.8Exterior	5.0Exterior
	4.9Comfort	5.0Performance
	4.8Performance	5.0Value for Money
	4.3Fuel Economy
	4.3Value 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 Mercedes Sedan

I have been buying Mercedes cars for the past 25 years. This is without doubt the best sedan Mercedes has made and the leg space is just outstanding; it gives you the same comfort as an S class but in a more compact form.

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248 Used GLS

Rs. 22 Lakhonwards

678 Used E-Class

Rs. 4 Lakhonwards

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GLS vs E-Class Comparison FAQs

Q: Which car is cheaper between Mercedes-Benz GLS and Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Mercedes-Benz GLS price is Rs. 1.28 Crore and Mercedes-Benz E-Class price is Rs. 80.00 Lakh. Hence Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the cheapest amongst these cars.

Q: How is the performance of GLS compared to E-Class?

For the 450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic variant, 2999 cc Petrol engine of GLS produces 375 bhp @ 5800 rpm of power and 500 Nm @ 1800 rpm of torque. For the E200 LWB 2WD Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) 2.0L Turbo Automatic variant, 1999 cc Mild Hybrid(Electric + Petrol) engine of E-Class produces 201 bhp @ 5800-4000 rpm of power and 320 Nm @ 1600 rpm (Max Torque), 205 Nm (Motor) of torque.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Length Width Height	5209 mm * 2157 mm * 1823 mm	4949 mm * 1880 mm * 1468 mm
Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2961
Kerb Weight (kg)	2460	1810

Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Doors (Doors)	5	4
Bootspace	355 L	540 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	90	66

Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof
Roof Rails
Body-coloured Bumpers
Rub-strips	Black
Body Kit	Cladding - Body Coloured
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna	Roof-Mounted Antenna

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

Cup Holders	Cupholders in Front & Second Row	Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Cooled Glovebox
Sunglass Holder
Driver Armrest Storage
Third Row Cup Holders