BMW X6 M60i vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
BMW X6 M60i (₹1.78 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 Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹77.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X6 M60i.
- The BMW X6 M60i is the more powerful car, with 523 bhp against 443 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X6 M60i in short
The X6 returned to India in June 2026 in a single V8-only specification: the M60i xDrive at ₹1.779 crore, packing a 530 PS 4.4L twin-turbo V8. The original 'Sports Activity Coupe' now exists here purely as a performance statement — there is no six-cylinder entry variant this time. Its coupe-SUV rivals are the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupé (₹1.52 crore) and Audi's SQ8 (₹1.777 crore), which matches it almost to the lakh.
Full X6 M60i 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: X6 M60i or GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹77.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X6 M60i. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X6 M60i vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X6 M60i — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X6 M60i or the GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹77.90 Lakh lower than the BMW X6 M60i. The BMW X6 M60i is the more powerful car, with 523 bhp against 443 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.