BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
BMW X5 (₹96.90 Lakh – ₹1.12 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.10 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp.
- The BMW X5 has the bigger boot: 645 litres vs 630 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 GLE in short
The GLE is Mercedes' large luxury SUV for India, running from ₹1.00 crore for the 300d AMG Line to ₹1.52 crore for the 449 PS AMG GLE 53 Coupé. In between sit six-cylinder petrol (450) and diesel (450d) variants plus Night Edition trims, all with 4MATIC and a 630-litre boot. India-spec cars are five-seaters. It competes with the BMW X5 and Audi Q7 — the Q7 counters with seven seats, the GLE with its engine breadth.
Full GLE prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: X5 or GLE?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.10 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X5 vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X5 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X5 or the GLE?
The BMW X5 is more affordable — it starts ₹3.10 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp. The BMW X5 has the bigger boot: 645 litres vs 630 litres. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.