Mercedes-BenzGLSvsBMWXM

Mercedes-Benz GLS vs BMW XM: Specifications Comparison

• Safety

  Airbag Details, ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount), Overspeed Warning, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

  Airbag Details	7 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side& Driver Side Knee) 2 Variants 9 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain&Driver Side& Front Passenger Side& Rear side&Driver Knee) 2 Variants 8 Airbags (Driver&Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side& Front passenger knee& Driver Side Knee) 3 Variants	6 Airbags (Driver& Front Passenger& 2 Curtain& Driver Side& Front Passenger Side)
  ISOFIX (Child-Seat Mount)	All Variants
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph All Variants	1 beep over 80kmph & Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	All Variants
  EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	All Variants
  EBA (Electronic Brake Assist)	All Variants
  ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	All Variants
  ASR / Traction Control	All Variants
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	All Variants
  Lane Departure Warning	1 Variant
  Emergency Brake Light Flashing	All Variants
  Seat Belt Warning	All Variants
  Rear Middle Three Point seatbelt
  Rear Middle Head Rest	All Variants
  Hill Assist	4 Variants
  Hill Descent Control	All Variants
  Parking Camera	Front & Rear All Variants	Rear Only
  Engine Immobiliser
  Central Locking	All Variants
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Child Safety Lock	All Variants
  Fog Lights
  ADAS	All Variants
  Blind Spot Monitor	All Variants
  BNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Dashcam		Front & Rear
  GNCAP Rating	Not Tested	Not Tested
  Inside Rear View Mirror	Auto Dimming All Variants	Auto Dimming
  Lane Watch Camera/ Side Mirror Camera	1 Variant
  Surround View Camera	Yes, 360 View Camera All Variants	Yes& 360 View Camera
  Door Ajar Warning	Data Not Available

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• Comfort & Convenience

  Ventilated Seats, Cruise Control, AC, Rear AC Vents

  Ventilated Seats	Front Row All Variants	Front Row
  Cruise Control	4 Variants
  AC	All Variants
  Rear AC Vents	All Variants
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	All Variants
  Start / Stop Button	All Variants
  Power Steering	All Variants
  Multifunction Steering Wheel	All Variants
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear All Variants	Front and Rear
  Glove Box Cooling	6 Variants
  Headlight and Ignition On Reminder	All Variants
  Rear Row Seat Adjustment
  Seat Upholstery	Leather All Variants	Leather
  Massage Seats	2 Variants
  Adjustable Headrests	All Variants
  Cup Holders
  puddle lamp
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Adjustable Steering	Tilt & Telescopic All Variants	Tilt & Telescopic
  Ambient Light	All Variants
  Cabin Lights	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Charging Outlets - Front Row	Usb Only All Variants	12V Only
  Charging Outlets - Second Row	Usb Only All Variants	Usb And Type C
  Co-Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height All Variants	Manual Adjust - Slide And Recline
  Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height	Manual Adjust - Slide& Recline And Height
  Front Armrest	Fixed With Storage	Fixed With Storage
  Headlamps	Led All Variants	Led
  Head Up Display
  Instrument Console	Analogue Cum Digital All Variants	Digital
  Paddle Shifters	All Variants
  Parking Brake	Electric Park Brake All Variants	Electric Park Brake
  Rear Armrest	Yes& Without Cup Holders	Yes, With Cup Holders
  Drive Modes	6 1 Variant	3
  Distance to Empty display	Data Not Available

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• ADAS Features

  ADAS Level

  ADAS Level

  Level 2 (Radar Based,Camera Based) All Variants

  Data Not Available

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• Engine & Transmission

  Engine Capacity, Engine Type, No. of Cylinders, Fuel Type

  Engine Capacity	2999 cc 1 Variant 2989 cc 3 Variants 3982 cc 3 Variants	4395 cc
  Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator 1 Variant OM656 Turbocharged I6 1 Variant 3.0L Inline 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel with Mild-Hybrid (48V) 2 Variants 4.0L M177 Twin-Turbocharged V8 + 48V Mild Hybrid 3 Variants	S68 Twin- turbocharged V8 Plug-in Hybrid
  No. of Cylinders	6 6 Variants 8 1 Variant	4
  Fuel Type	Petrol 4 Variants Diesel 3 Variants	Hybrid
  Transmission Type	Automatic All Variants	Automatic
  Gears	9 All Variants	8
  Power	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm 1 Variant 362 bhp @ 4000 rpm 3 Variants 550 bhp @ 6000 rpm 3 Variants	644 bhp @ 5400-7200 rpm
  Torque	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm 1 Variant 750 Nm @ 1350 rpm 1 Variant 770 Nm @ 2500 rpm 5 Variants	800 Nm @ 1600-5000 rpm
  Drivetrain	AWD All Variants	AWD
  Top Speed	250 kmph All Variants	249 kmph
  Acceleration	6.1 secs (0-100 km/h) All Variants	4.3 secs (0-100 km/h)
  Emission Norm	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
  ARAI Certified Economy	9 kmpl 1 Variant	61.9 kmpl
  Cylinder Configuration	Data Not Available	DOHC
  Range	Data Not Available	88 km/charge

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• App Features

  Connected-car / app, Remote ac on off, Remote Boot Open, Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

  Connected-car / app	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Remote ac on off	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Remote Boot Open	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	All Variants	Data Not Available
  remote immobiliser	All Variants	Data Not Available
  Remote Parking with Key	All Variants	Data Not Available

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• Dimensions & Capacity

  Length, Width, Height, Wheelbase

  Length	5209 mm 5202 mm	5110 mm
  Width	2157 mm	2210 mm
  Height	1823 mm	1755 mm
  Wheelbase	3135 mm	3105 mm
  Ground Clearance	200 mm	220 mm
  No. of Seats	7 6 Variants 5 1 Variant	5
  No. of Doors	5	5
  Fuel Tank Capacity	90 Litres All Variants	69 Litres
  Boot Space	493 Litres 355 Litres 520 Litres	527 Litres
  Kerb Weight	2460 kg 2505 kg 2825 kg	2785 kg
  Body Type	SUV	SUV
  Engine Oil Capacity	8.5 Litres 1 Variant	11.4 Litres

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• Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

  Front Suspension, Rear Suspension, Front Brakes, Rear Brakes

  Front Suspension	Independent& Double Wishbone& Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping Double Wishbone& Air Springs& Single-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorber& Stabiliser Bar	Double-wishbone with 'M' Adaptive Dampers
  Rear Suspension	Independent& Multi-link& Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping Multi-link& Air Springs& Twin-tube Gas-filled Shock Absorbers& Stabiliser Bar	Five-link axle with 'M' Adaptive Dampers
  Front Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
  Spare Wheel	{275/45 R21}& Alloy Wheels {285/45 R22}& Alloy Wheels	{255/40 R21}& Alloy Wheels
  Turning Radius	6 meters	6.25 meters
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

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• Exterior

  Power Windows, Rear Wiper, Rear Defogger, Daytime Running Lights

  Power Windows	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four) All Variants	Front & Rear With Auto Up & Down (All Four)
  Rear Wiper	All Variants
  Rear Defogger	All Variants
  Daytime Running Lights	All Variants
  Automatic Headlamps	All Variants
  Follow Me Home Headlamps	All Variants
  Antenna	Glass Antenna	Sharkfin
  Bonnet	Manual Lift	Manual Lift
  Outside door handles	Body Colored	Body Colored
  Outside Rear View Mirrors	Body Coloured With Indicators All Variants	Black With Indicators
  Rear Spoiler	Body Coloured Roof Mounted	Body Coloured Roof Mounted
  Roof Rails	Silver Finish
  Sunroof	Panoramic Sunroof All Variants
  Tail Gate	Powered	Powered

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• Instrumentation

  Adjustable Cluster Brightness, Gear Indicator

  Adjustable Cluster Brightness

  All Variants

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• Infotainment & Communication

  Voice Command, Touchscreen Size, Display Screen for Rear Passengers, Bluetooth Compatibility

  Voice Command	All Variants
  Touchscreen Size	12.3 inches All Variants	14.9 inches
  Display Screen for Rear Passengers
  Bluetooth Compatibility	All Variants
  Speakers	27 All Variants	20
  Wireless Charger	Yes - Front All Variants	Yes - Front
  Android Auto and Apple Carplay	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay All Variants	Wireless Android Auto & Apple Carplay
  Gesture Control	Data Not Available

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• Warranty

  Basic Warranty, Extended Warranty

  Basic Warranty	3 Years/Unlimited Kms	2 Years/Unlimited Kms
  Extended Warranty	8 Years/Unlimited Kms	Upto 10 Years/ unlimited kms

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• Pros & Cons

  Pros, Cons

  Pros	Has a highly luxurious cabin Looks Macho Sufficiently Capable off the road	Brutally quick for an SUV (0–100 kmph in ~3.8 sec) Unique positioning as a high-performance luxury hybrid Road presence unlike anything else on the road Feature-loaded and tech-rich interior Exclusivity adds strong collector value
  Cons	Expensive to buy and maintain	Extremely expensive for what it offers Polarising design won’t appeal to everyone Very limited practicality for daily use Heavy weight affects agility vs traditional M cars Hybrid system adds complexity and long-term ownership concerns

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