BMW X6 M60i vs Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)
The classic luxury suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the BMW X6 M60i if you want the most power (523 bhp).
- Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want the lowest starting price (₹1.00 Crore).
- Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you want the most seats (7).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Mercedes-Benz GLS in short
The GLS is Mercedes' full-size seven-seat SUV — the 'S-Class of SUVs' — priced from ₹1.375 crore for the petrol GLS 450 and ₹1.397 crore for the GLS 450d diesel, both 3.0L six-cylinders with 4MATIC. It is locally assembled in India, which keeps it sharply priced against the CBU BMW X7. We currently list only the two officially confirmed base prices; the trim ladder above them is under verification after aggregator listings disagreed.
Full GLS prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
X6 M60i vs GLE vs GLS — which should I buy?
Pick the BMW X6 M60i if you want the most power (523 bhp). Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want the lowest starting price (₹1.00 Crore). Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you want the most seats (7). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among X6 M60i, GLE, GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE starts lowest at ₹1.00 Crore, against ₹1.38 Crore for the GLS and ₹1.78 Crore for the X6 M60i (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
BMW X6 M60i: not yet NCAP-tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE: not yet NCAP-tested; Mercedes-Benz GLS: not yet NCAP-tested.