Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Mercedes-Benz GLS (2026)
Mercedes-Benz GLE (₹1.00 Crore – ₹1.52 Crore) and Mercedes-Benz GLS (₹1.38 Crore – ₹1.43 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 ₹37.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 376 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: GLE or GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹37.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
GLE vs GLS — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mercedes-Benz GLE — not yet tested; Mercedes-Benz GLS — not yet tested.
Should I buy the GLE or the GLS?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE is more affordable — it starts ₹37.50 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is the more powerful car, with 443 bhp against 376 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.