BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLC (₹77.00 Lakh – ₹99.85 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹19.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X5.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against null bhp.
- The BMW X5 has the bigger boot: 645 litres vs 620 litres.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X5 in short
The X5 is BMW's large luxury SUV for India, facelifted in 2023 and priced ₹96.90 lakh to ₹1.12 crore across four variants — six-cylinder petrol (40i) and diesel (30d), each in xLine and M Sport trims. Every variant is a 3.0L six with xDrive, and the 645-litre boot leads the class. Local assembly keeps it under the Mercedes-Benz GLE's ₹1.00 crore entry. The GLE and Audi Q7 are its rivals; the Q7 counters with seven seats.
Full X5 prices & variants →Mercedes-Benz GLC in short
The GLC is Mercedes-Benz India's best-selling SUV, and its formula is straightforward: petrol and diesel at the same ₹77.00 lakh price, 4MATIC all-wheel drive standard, and a 620-litre boot that beats most SUVs a class above. The AMG GLC 43 Coupé at ₹99.85 lakh adds a 421 PS performance flagship to the range. It fights the BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the luxury SUV market.
Full GLC prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X5 or GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹19.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs GLC — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLC — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the GLC?
The Mercedes-Benz GLC is more affordable — it starts ₹19.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X5. The Mercedes-Benz GLC is the more powerful car, with 415 bhp against null bhp. The BMW X5 has the bigger boot: 645 litres vs 620 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.