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BMW XM vs Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BMW XM
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

BMW

XM

Last listed ₹2.55 Crore

No longer sold in India

Full XM page Change

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

From ₹2.75 Crore

Full Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC page Change
BMW XMXM 4.4 V8 PHEV · ₹2.55 Crore
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATICMaybach GLS 600 4MATIC · ₹2.75 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price XM: ₹2.55 Crore (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: ₹2.75 Crore XM ₹20.45 lakh cheaper
Airbags XM: 8 airbags Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 8 airbags No crash ratings yet
Mileage XM: 61.9 kmpl (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 8.5 kmpl Claimed
Power XM: 653 PS (ahead) Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 557 PS Different engines
Boot XM: 527 litres Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: 520 litres Length 5,110 vs 5,205 mm

Pick the XM for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹2.55 Crore
₹2.75 Crore
On-road in
₹2.81 Crore
₹3.03 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹4,71,310 a month
₹5,09,105 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Hybrid, automatic
Petrol, automatic
Power
653 PS
557 PS
Torque
800 Nm
770 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage
61.9 kmpl
8.5 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
High-Performance Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Super-SUV
Full-Size Ultra-Luxury SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats (M Lounge)
5 Seats
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol, 48V Mild Hybrid assist

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid (Petrol-Electric PHEV)
Not listed
Displacement
4,395 cc (4.4L V8)
3,982 cc
Engine Config
4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 (489 PS) + 197 PS Electric Motor integrated into transmission (S68 M HYBRID)
Not listed
Drivetrain
M xDrive All-Wheel Drive with 4WD, 4WD Sport, and 4WD Sand modes + M Sport Differential
4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive
0-100
4.3 sec (3.8 sec Label Red)
Not listed
Top Speed
250 km/h (270 km/h with M Driver's Package; 140 km/h pure EV)
250 kmph (electronically limited)
Engine Type
Not listed
4.0-litre Twin-Turbocharged V8 (M177) with 48V Integrated Starter Generator
0-100 km/h
Not listed
4.9 seconds (claimed)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
8-Speed M Steptronic Automatic with Drivelogic & Integrated Electric Motor
9G-TRONIC, 9-Speed Torque-Converter Automatic
Gears
8
9
Paddles
Yes (Carbon Fibre paddles with red accents)
Yes
Hybrid
25.7 kWh usable (29.5 kWh gross) Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery (7.4 kW AC charging, 0-100% in 4h 15m)
48V Mild-Hybrid System with Integrated Starter Generator

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brakes
M Sport Brakes: 395 mm Ventilated Discs with 6-Piston Calipers in Black/Red
Disc
Rear Brakes
M Sport Brakes: 370 mm Ventilated Discs with Single-Piston Calipers
Disc
Front Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional with Double-wishbone front axle, Active Roll Stabilization (48V eARS), and Electronically Controlled Dampers
Independent Double Wishbone, Air Springs
Rear Suspension
Adaptive M Suspension Professional Five-link rear axle with Integral Active Steering (Rear-Wheel Steering up to 2.5°)
Independent Multi-Link, Air Springs
Wheel Type
22-inch / 23-inch M Light Alloy Wheels (Style 922 M / 923 M Night Gold / Black)
22-inch Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
Front: 275/35 R23, Rear: 315/30 R23 Pirelli P Zero
Front 285/45 R22, Rear 325/40 R22
Spare Wheel
Tyre Mobility Kit with Compressor
Space Saver

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
5,110 mm
5,205 mm
Width
2,005 mm (2,210 mm with mirrors)
2,030 mm
Height
1,755 mm
1,838 mm
Wheelbase
3,105 mm
3,135 mm
Ground Clearance
220 mm
160 mm
Kerb Weight
2,710 kg
2,825 kg
Boot Space
527 Litres (expandable to 1,820 L)
520 Litres
Fuel Tank
69 Litres
90 Litres
Turning Radius
6.2 m (with Integral Active Steering)
6.27 m
Seating Capacity
Not listed
5 Seats

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
No crash-test rating has been published for this model.
Airbags
8 Airbags (Dual front, side thorax, full 2-row curtain, driver/passenger knee)
8 Standard
ESP/TC
Yes (M Dynamic Mode, Active M Differential, 48V Active Anti-Roll Roll Stabilization, Launch Control, DSC)
Not listed
ADAS
Level 2+ ADAS (Driving Assistant Professional: Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Crossing Traffic Warning, Evasion Assistant)
Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, Hill Descent Control, Hill Assist
Camera
Parking Assistant Plus with 360-Degree Surround View, Remote 3D View, Reversing Assistant & Drive Recorder
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Front and Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active M TPMS with individual pressure & temperature sensors)
Yes
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes
ESC/TC
Not listed
Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
BMW Curved Display: 14.9-inch Touchscreen with BMW Operating System 8.5 & M Hybrid Menus
MBUX infotainment touchscreen, plus a dedicated 11.6-inch rear-seat entertainment touchscreen
Digital Cluster
12.3-inch Digital Information Display with M-Specific Graphics & Full-Colour Head-Up Display
Not listed
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Tech
BMW Interaction Bar, My BMW App with eDrive Remote Management, BMW Digital Key Plus (UWB)
Not listed
Audio System
Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System (20 speakers 1,475W 3D audio)
Burmester 3D Surround Sound System
Sunroof
Sculptural 3D Prism-Design Headliner with 100 Ambient LED Fiber-Optic Units (No sunroof opening)
Panoramic Sunroof
Seat Features
M Multifunction Front Seats with Vintage BMW Leather, Heating, Ventilation & Massage + Rear 'M Lounge' with Deep Diamond Quilting
Front and Rear Ventilated Seats, Powered Rear Seat Backrest Recline, Leather Upholstery, Individual Rear Chairs available over the standard rear bench
Climate Control
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Nano Particulate Filter & Ambient Air Package
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Wireless Charger
Yes (Front & Rear Wireless Charging Trays)
Not listed
Connectivity
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wireless Phone Charging, Voice Commands

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Split Headlight Design with Adaptive Matrix LED & BMW Iconic Glow Gold/Gloss Black Kidney Grille Contour
Not listed
Tail Lights
Slimline Full LED Taillights with Laser-Engraved BMW Roundels in Rear Window Glass
Not listed
Fog/DRLs
Illuminated BMW Iconic Glow Grille & Vertically Stacked Hexagonal M Dual Tailpipes
Not listed
Headlamps
Not listed
LED
Exterior Details
Not listed
Electrically operated running boards, illuminated tailpipe and rear trim, animated Maybach logo projection
Wheels
Not listed
22-inch Alloys

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
2 Years / Unlimited km (8 Years / 1,60,000 km on PHEV battery)
Not listed
Service Interval
Condition Based Service (~12 Months / 10,000-12,000 km)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹2.55 Crore
₹2.75 Crore
Colours
7 colours
12 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

Only the XM sells a hybrid, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹2.55 Crore.

Only the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC sells a petrol, automatic version: 1 version, from ₹2.75 Crore.

On-road price by city

XM XM 4.4 V8 PHEV against Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC

CityXMMercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATICGap
Mumbai₹2.85 Crore₹3.06 CroreXM ₹20.45 lakh less
Pune₹2.85 Crore₹3.06 CroreXM ₹20.45 lakh less
New Delhi₹2.81 Crore₹3.03 CroreXM ₹22.50 lakh less
Bengaluru₹3.01 Crore₹3.25 CroreXM ₹24.13 lakh less
Chennai₹3.06 Crore₹3.31 CroreXM ₹24.54 lakh less
Hyderabad₹3.09 Crore₹3.33 CroreXM ₹24.74 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 XM or the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC?

The XM, by ₹20.45 lakh on the versions compared here: XM XM 4.4 V8 PHEV at ₹2.55 Crore against Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC at ₹2.75 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹2.81 Crore against ₹3.03 Crore.

Which gives better mileage?

The XM claims 61.9 kmpl against 8.5 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The XM: not crash-tested yet. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC: not crash-tested yet. The XM has 8 airbags and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The XM XM 4.4 V8 PHEV makes 653 PS and 800 Nm and the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC makes 557 PS and 770 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is 95 mm longer. Boot space is 527 litres in the XM and 520 litres in the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹4,71,310 a month for the XM and ₹5,09,105 for the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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