BMW X5xDrive40i xLine · ₹96.9 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz GLEGLE 450 · ₹1.11 CroreWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
X5: ₹96.9 Lakh (ahead)
GLE: ₹1.11 Crore
X5 ₹14.10 lakh cheaper
Airbags
X5: 6 airbags
GLE: 9 airbags (ahead)
No crash ratings yet
Mileage
X5: 12 kmpl (ahead)
GLE: 9–16 kmpl
ARAI claim
Power
X5: 381 PS
GLE: 375 bhp
Boot
X5: 650 litres (ahead)
GLE: 630 litres
Length 4,922 vs 4,924 mm
Versions
X5: 4
GLE: 5 (ahead)
Pick the X5 for the lower price, better claimed mileage and the bigger boot.
Pick the GLE for more airbags and more versions.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹96.9 Lakh
₹1.11 Crore
On-road in
₹1.07 Crore
₹1.23 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,79,947 a month
₹2,06,006 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Petrol, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
381 PS
375 bhp
Torque
520 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
12 kmpl
9–16 kmpl
Vehicle Details
Body Type
Executive Luxury SUV
Executive Mid-Size Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Petrol / Diesel
Petrol / Diesel
Displacement
2,998 cc (3.0L Petrol) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel)
1,993 cc (2.0L Diesel GLE 300d) / 2,999 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Petrol GLE 450) / 2,989 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Diesel GLE 450d)
Engine Config
3.0L In-line 6-Cylinder BMW TwinPower Turbo with 48V Mild Hybrid
2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (269 PS & 550 Nm) / 3.0L In-line 6 Turbo Petrol (381 PS & 500 Nm) / 3.0L In-line 6 Twin-Turbo Diesel (367 PS & 750 Nm) with 48V ISG
Drivetrain
xDrive Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
4MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Fully Variable Torque on Demand (0-100% split between axles)
0-100
5.4 sec (Petrol) / 6.1 sec (Diesel)
6.9 sec (GLE 300d) / 5.6 sec (GLE 450) / 5.6 sec (GLE 450d)
Top Speed
250 km/h (Petrol) / 243 km/h (Diesel)
225 km/h (GLE 300d) / 250 km/h (GLE 450 & 450d)
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
8-Speed Steptronic Sport Automatic
9G-TRONIC 9-Speed Torque Converter Automatic Transmission
Gears
8
9
Paddles
Yes
Yes (Steering wheel paddles)
Hybrid
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 12 PS / 200 Nm electric boost)
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV with 2nd-Gen Integrated Starter Generator on all engine variants)
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (M Sport Brakes 395 mm with Blue M Calipers)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 375 mm with 4-Piston Calipers)
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc (370 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 345 mm)
Front Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers (Automatic Self-Leveling)
Double Wishbone Front Axle with AIRMATIC Air Suspension & Adaptive Damping System ADS+ (Standard on GLE 450/450d)
Rear Suspension
Adaptive 2-Axle Air Suspension with Electronically Controlled Dampers
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with AIRMATIC Air Suspension (Auto self-leveling & load lowering button in boot)
Wheel Type
21-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Y-Spoke Style 741 M Bicolour)
20-inch 5-Twin-Spoke Light Alloy Wheels (GLE 450/450d) / 19-inch Alloys (GLE 300d)
Tyre Size
Front: 275/40 R21, Rear: 315/35 R21 Tubeless Radial Runflat
275/50 R20 (Front & Rear) / 255/50 R19
Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Space Saver Spare Wheel in luggage compartment
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,922 mm
4,924 mm
Width
2,004 mm
2,010 mm (2,157 mm with mirrors)
Height
1,745 mm
1,797 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
2,995 mm (Class-leading wheelbase)
Ground Clearance
214 mm (Adjustable via 2-axle air suspension +40 mm / -40 mm)
180 mm - 235 mm (Adjustable ride height via AIRMATIC Air Suspension +60 mm / -40 mm)
Kerb Weight
2,165 kg (Petrol) / 2,220 kg (Diesel)
2,165 kg - 2,310 kg
Boot Space
650 Litres (expandable to 1,870 L with two-section split tailgate)
630 Litres (expandable to 2,055 L with flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
83 Litres
85 Litres
Turning Radius
6.3 m
6.0 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2018). Adult occupant 34.2/38, child occupant 42.6/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2025.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 34.9/38, child occupant 44.2/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Airbags
6 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain)
9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full-length curtain, driver knee airbag)
ESP/TC
Yes (DSC, DTC, CBC, Hill Descent Control, Trailer Stability Control)
Yes (ESP with Trailer Stability Assist, Downhill Speed Regulation DSR, Off-Road ABS, Pre-Safe System, Crosswind Assist)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Steering & Lane Control, Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic)
Level 2 ADAS (Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC, Active Steering Assist, Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic, Active Blind Spot, Evasive Steering)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Remote 3D View, Parking Assistant Professional & 200m Reversing Assistant
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 'Transparent Bonnet' Off-Road View & Active Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS with live pressure & temperature display)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure & temperature readout for all wheels)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Control Display with BMW Operating System 8.5
Dual 12.3-inch High-Definition Widescreen Displays: 12.3-inch Touchscreen with MBUX Gen 7 & Off-Road Cockpit Menus
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital Information Display with Head-Up Display & Augmented View
12.3-inch Full Digital High-Definition Driver Information Cockpit with Customizable Displays & Head-Up Display (HUD on GLE 450/450d)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
My BMW App with Digital Key Plus (UWB), Remote Engine Start, OTA Software Upgrades
Mercedes me connect Suite with OTA Software Updates, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Geofencing, Vehicle Tracking
Audio System
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System (16 speakers 464W)
Burmester Surround Sound System (13 speakers 590W output with 9-channel amplifier & DSP)
Sunroof
Panorama Glass Sunroof (Electric slide & tilt with power blind)
Panoramic Sliding Dual-Pane Glass Sunroof with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
Comfort Front Seats in Sensafin Leather with Power Adjustment, Memory, Heating & Front Seat Ventilation
Electrically Adjustable Front & Rear Seats with Memory Function (3 Slots) + Ventilated & Heated Front Seats in Rough Nappa Leather
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Ambient Air Package (Fragrance & Ionization)
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control THERMOTRONIC with B-pillar rear AC vents & AIR-BALANCE Fragrance/Ionizer Package
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charging Tray with cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console & Rear Armrest)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Adaptive Matrix LED Headlights with Blue X-Accents & BMW Iconic Glow Illuminated Kidney Grille
MULTIBEAM LED Headlights with 84 Individually Controllable LEDs per headlamp & ULTRA RANGE High Beam (up to 650m range)
Tail Lights
Full LED Taillights with 3D Sculpted L-Shaped Motif
Full LED Horizontal Tail Lamps with 3D Light Guide Elements
Fog/DRLs
BMW Iconic Glow Kidney Grille & Integrated LED DRLs
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Illuminated Running Boards & Aluminium Roof Rails
Colours & Warranty
Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5-10 years)
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 12,000-15,000 km)
12 Months / 15,000 km
Choice
Versions
4 versions
5 versions
Price range
₹96.9 Lakh – ₹1.11 Crore
₹1 Crore – ₹1.17 Crore
Colours
12 colours
5 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Petrol, automatic
xDrive40i xLine₹96.9 Lakh GLE 450₹1.11 Crore GLE ₹14.10 lakh more xDrive40i M Sport Pro₹1.09 Crore GLE 450₹1.11 Crore GLE ₹2.00 lakh moreDiesel, automatic
xDrive30d xLine₹98.9 Lakh GLE 300d 4MATIC AMG Line₹1 Crore GLE ₹1.10 lakh more xDrive30d M Sport Pro₹1.11 Crore GLE 300d Night Edition₹1.05 Crore GLE ₹6.00 lakh lessOn-road price by city
X5 xDrive40i xLine against GLE GLE 450
| City | X5 | GLE | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹1.1 Crore | ₹1.26 Crore | X5 ₹15.93 lakh less |
| Pune | ₹1.1 Crore | ₹1.26 Crore | X5 ₹15.93 lakh less |
| New Delhi | ₹1.07 Crore | ₹1.23 Crore | X5 ₹15.51 lakh less |
| Bengaluru | ₹1.15 Crore | ₹1.32 Crore | X5 ₹16.64 lakh less |
| Chennai | ₹1.17 Crore | ₹1.34 Crore | X5 ₹16.92 lakh less |
| Hyderabad | ₹1.18 Crore | ₹1.35 Crore | X5 ₹17.06 lakh less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹1.03 Crore | ₹1.18 Crore | X5 ₹14.95 lakh less |
| Amritsar | ₹1.11 Crore | ₹1.27 Crore | X5 ₹16.07 lakh less |
| Bhopal | ₹1.11 Crore | ₹1.27 Crore | X5 ₹16.07 lakh less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹1.17 Crore | ₹1.34 Crore | X5 ₹16.92 lakh less |
| Chandigarh | ₹1.09 Crore | ₹1.25 Crore | X5 ₹15.79 lakh less |
| Coimbatore | ₹1.17 Crore | ₹1.34 Crore | X5 ₹16.92 lakh less |
| Dehradun | ₹1.07 Crore | ₹1.23 Crore | X5 ₹15.51 lakh less |
| Faridabad | ₹1.07 Crore | ₹1.23 Crore | X5 ₹15.51 lakh less |
| Gurugram | ₹1.07 Crore | ₹1.23 Crore | X5 ₹15.51 lakh less |
| Guwahati | ₹1.11 Crore | ₹1.27 Crore | X5 ₹16.07 lakh less |
| Indore | ₹1.11 Crore | ₹1.27 Crore | X5 ₹16.07 lakh less |
| Jaipur | ₹1.08 Crore | ₹1.24 Crore | X5 ₹15.69 lakh less |
| Jammu | ₹1.06 Crore | ₹1.22 Crore | X5 ₹15.37 lakh less |
| Jodhpur | ₹1.08 Crore | ₹1.24 Crore | X5 ₹15.69 lakh less |
| Kanpur | ₹1.08 Crore | ₹1.24 Crore | X5 ₹15.65 lakh less |
| Kochi | ₹1.19 Crore | ₹1.36 Crore | X5 ₹17.20 lakh less |
| Kolkata | ₹1.07 Crore | ₹1.23 Crore | X5 ₹15.51 lakh less |
| Lucknow | ₹1.08 Crore | ₹1.24 Crore | X5 ₹15.65 lakh less |
| Ludhiana | ₹1.11 Crore | ₹1.27 Crore | X5 ₹16.07 lakh less |
| Mysuru | ₹1.15 Crore | ₹1.32 Crore | X5 ₹16.64 lakh less |
| Nagpur | ₹1.1 Crore | ₹1.26 Crore | X5 ₹15.93 lakh less |
| Nashik | ₹1.1 Crore | ₹1.26 Crore | X5 ₹15.93 lakh less |
| Noida | ₹1.08 Crore | ₹1.24 Crore | X5 ₹15.65 lakh less |
| Panaji | ₹1.13 Crore | ₹1.28 Crore | X5 ₹14.57 lakh less |
| Patna | ₹1.09 Crore | ₹1.25 Crore | X5 ₹15.79 lakh less |
| Puducherry | ₹1.04 Crore | ₹1.19 Crore | X5 ₹15.09 lakh less |
| Raipur | ₹1.06 Crore | ₹1.22 Crore | X5 ₹15.37 lakh less |
| Ranchi | ₹1.06 Crore | ₹1.22 Crore | X5 ₹15.37 lakh less |
| Srinagar | ₹1.06 Crore | ₹1.22 Crore | X5 ₹15.37 lakh less |
| Surat | ₹1.03 Crore | ₹1.18 Crore | X5 ₹14.95 lakh less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹1.19 Crore | ₹1.36 Crore | X5 ₹17.20 lakh less |
| Vijayawada | ₹1.17 Crore | ₹1.33 Crore | X5 ₹16.89 lakh less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹1.17 Crore | ₹1.33 Crore | X5 ₹16.89 lakh less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the X5 or the GLE?
The X5, by ₹14.10 lakh on the versions compared here: X5 xDrive40i xLine at ₹96.9 Lakh against GLE GLE 450 at ₹1.11 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.07 Crore against ₹1.23 Crore.
Which gives better mileage?
The X5 claims 12 kmpl against 9–16 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is safer?
The X5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2018 (rating now expired). The GLE: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The X5 has 6 airbags and the GLE 9 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The X5 xDrive40i xLine makes 381 PS and 520 Nm and the GLE GLE 450 makes 375 bhp.
Which is bigger?
The GLE is 2 mm longer. Boot space is 650 litres in the X5 and 630 litres in the GLE.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹1,79,947 a month for the X5 and ₹2,06,006 for the GLE, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.
