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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW M5

Do you want to find out which car is the best, Mercedes-Benz GLS or BMW M5? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between GLS and M5. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price starts at Rs.1.32 Cr (ex-showroom) for 450 4MATIC and BMW M5 Price starts at Rs.1.74 Cr (ex-showroom) for Competition Edition. Mercedes-Benz GLS is 6 cylinder, 2999 cc Engine can generate 375 bhp power whereas BMW M5 is a 8 cylinder, 4395 cc Engine can generate 616.87 bhp @ 6000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, GLS provides a mileage of 10.1 kmpl (base model), and M5 has a mileage of 9.8 kmpl (base model).

GLS vs M5

Key HighlightsMercedes-Benz GLSBMW M5
PriceRs.1.32 CrRs.1.74 Cr
Engine Capacity2999 cc4395 cc
Power375 bhp616.87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Mileage/Range10.1 kmpl9.8 kmpl
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Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 4MATIC car
450 4MATIC
1.32 Cr
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Specifications Overview

GLS specificationsM5 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
1.57 Cr
2.05 Cr
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
User Rating
4.6
4.2
Boot Space (Litres)
493 Litres
530 Litres
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Engine Displacement
2999 cc
4395 cc
Max Power (bhp @rpm)
375 bhp
616.87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Colors
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

GLS Brakes, Suspension & TyresM5 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Front Suspension
Adaptive damping system
Adaptive M Suspension
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Damping System
Adaptive M Suspension
Front Brakes
Disc
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc
Disc
Front Tyre Size
275/45 R21
275/35 R20
Rear Tyre Size
315/40 R21
285/35 R20
Turning Radius
6 meters
6.3 meters
Tyre Size Spare
175/65 R15
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Wheels Size
R21
R20

Exterior

GLS ExteriorM5 Exterior
Sunroof
checkYes
No
Power Windows
checkYes
checkYes
Rain Sensing Wipers
checkYes
checkYes
Automatic Headlamps
checkYes
checkYes

Instrumentation

GLS InstrumentationM5 Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Analogue
-
Tachometer
checkYes
checkYes
Speedometer
checkYes
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Avg fuel economy display
-
-

Infotainment & Communication

GLS Infotainment & CommunicationM5 Infotainment & Communication
Apple CarPlay
checkYes
checkYes
Android Auto
checkYes
No
Voice Command
checkYes
-
Infotainment Screen
checkYes
Yes , 10.3
Multifunction Display
checkYes
checkYes
Basic Warranty
No
-
Extended Warranty
4 Years or 80467 KMS
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Engine & Transmission

GLS Engine & TransmissionM5 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
2999 cc
4395 cc
Engine Type
3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder petrol engine
V-Type Petrol Engine
No. of Cylinders
6
8
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Cylinder Configuration
No
DOHC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gears
8 Speed
8 Speed
Power
375 bhp
616.87 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
500 Nm
750 Nm @ 1800-5860 rpm
Battery Capacity
1.2 kwh
-
Fast Charging
No
No
Drivetrain
AWD
-
ARAI Certified Economy
10 kmpl
9.12 kmpl
Top Speed
250 kmph
305 kmph

Comfort & Convenience

GLS Comfort & ConvenienceM5 Comfort & Convenience
Cruise Control
checkYes
checkYes
Start / Stop Button
checkYes
checkYes
Power Steering
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable steering
checkYes
checkYes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
checkYes
checkYes
Drive Modes
4
3
Keyless Entry
checkYes
checkYes
Electronically Adjustable Seats
checkYes
-
Glove Box Cooling
checkYes
No
12v Power Outlet
checkYes
checkYes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
checkYes
checkYes
Adjustable Headrests
checkYes
checkYes
Distance to Empty display
checkYes
checkYes
Navigation System
checkYes
checkYes
Instrument Console
checkYes
With Storage

Safety

GLS SafetyM5 Safety
Airbags
9
6
ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)
checkYes
checkYes
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
checkYes
checkYes
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
checkYes
checkYes
EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)
checkYes
checkYes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
checkYes
checkYes
ASR / Traction Control
checkYes
checkYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
checkYes
checkYes
Hill Assist
checkYes
No
Reverse Camera
checkYes
checkYes
Central Locking
checkYes
checkYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror
checkYes
NA
Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera
checkYes
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Dimensions & Capacity

GLS Dimensions & CapacityM5 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
5209 mm
4966 mm
Width
2157 mm
1903 mm
Height
1823 mm
1473 mm
Wheelbase
3135 mm
2982 mm
Ground Clearance
200 mm
121 mm
No. of Seats
7
5
No. of Doors
5
4
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 Litres
68 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
8 Litres
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Boot Space
493 Litres
530 Litres
Kerb Weight
2525 kg
1930 kg
Body Type
SUV
Sedan

Pros & Cons

GLS Pros & ConsM5 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Has a highly luxurious cabin
  • Looks Macho
  • Sufficiently Capable off the road
  • Amazing comfort
  • Amazing comfort
  • Better Handling
  • Better Handling
  • Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
  • Excellent Safety Features
  • Excellent Safety Features
Cons
  • Expensive to buy and maintain
  • Costly maintenance bills
  • Costly maintenance bills
  • Launch control too fiddly to use
  • Launch control too fiddly to use
  • Not very fuel-efficient
  • Suspension is not supportive
  • Suspension is not supportive
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Detailed Comparison of Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW M5

Safety

GLS comes loaded with ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Hill Assist, Reverse Camera, Central Locking, Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera, Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror. M5 has ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution), EBA (Electronic Brake Assist), ESP (Electronic Stability Program), ASR / Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Reverse Camera, Central Locking.

Body

GLS has doors and seats. It is an with 493 Litres boot space, 90 Litres fuel tank capacityand a ground clearance of 200 mm. It is 2157 mm wide, 1823 mm high and 5209 mm long. It has 2525 kg kerb weight and 3135 mm wheel base. Alternativelly, M5 is an with doors and seats ,68 Litres fuel tank capacity, 530 Litres boot space, 121 mm ground clearance.It has 1473 mm height, 4966 mm length, 1903 mm width, and 1930 kgkerb weight.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW M5 Owner Reviews

  • GLS Review
  • M5 Review
    • st
      swadesh tomar
      6 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      5.0
      good comfort inside the cabin feels great
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    • P
      Praveen
      9 Month ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      5.0
      Silver Star gave me a wonderful experience in buying the car. The consultants over there are very humble and clarified every doubt I had and gave me a day to think. I whole heartedly thank Silver Star.
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    • S
      Shikhar
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      3.5
      The engine of the car is powerful, great acceleration and comfortable to drive
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    • r
      reena
      1 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      5.0
      nice car.
      Likes (1)
    • AB
      Abhishek Biaswas
      2 Year ago
      Review for Mercedes-Benz GLS
      3.8
      This comes with a powerful engine and Endless personalisation options which is rare with the competitor
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    • I
      Ijju
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW M5
      4.0
      Easy to drive in the city with good mileage
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    • RA
      Rahul Agarwal
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW M5
      3.5
      Comfortable interior rear seat, engine and performance good
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    • Gm
      Grishm mahorkar
      1 Year ago
      Review for BMW M5
      5.0
      I M GLAD TO OWN A BMW CAR , ITS COMFORT LEVEL IS SUCH A AWESOME AND THE I REALLY FEEL LIKE AN SUPER LUXURIOUS CAR , THIS CAR IS ALSO EXCELLENT IN PICKUP AS WELL AS ITS DRIVING EXPERIENCE IS SMOOTH AS BUTTER
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    • J
      Jaharulmolla
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW M5
      4.0
      Best car according to my opinion.Either it be its exterior or interior. The alloys are also very much attractive.
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    • RK
      Ram Krishan Bhatt
      2 Year ago
      Review for BMW M5
      4.2
      This is really the fastest sedan car i have drive. Really good turbocharged 4.4Litre V8. It can reach 60miles/hr in just 3 Seconds. Really an amazing car.
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    Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW M5 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLS?
    The on-road price of Mercedes-Benz GLS is Rs. 1.57 Cr in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of BMW M5?
    The on-road price of BMW M5 is Rs. 2.05 Cr in New Delhi.