BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE (2026)
BMW X7 (₹1.31 Crore – ₹1.37 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 ₹30.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X7.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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BMW X7 in short
The X7 is BMW's full-size three-row flagship SUV, priced ₹1.307–1.371 crore in India across three variants — the seven-seat xDrive40d Design Pure Excellence, the xDrive40i M Sport petrol, and the six-seat xDrive40d M Sport with captain's chairs. All run 3.0L six-cylinder engines with xDrive. It squares up against the Mercedes-Benz GLS, which counters with local assembly and a lower price.
Full X7 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: X7 or GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹30.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
X7 vs GLE — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: BMW X7 — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested.
Should I buy the X7 or the GLE?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹30.70 Lakh lower than the BMW X7. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.