Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Porsche Cayenne (2026)
Mercedes-Benz GLS (₹1.38 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore) and Porsche Cayenne (₹1.51 Crore – ₹2.13 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more affordable — it starts ₹13.68 Lakh lower than the Porsche Cayenne.
- The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more powerful car, with 376 bhp against null bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Porsche Cayenne in short
The Cayenne is Porsche's large luxury SUV, and the facelifted (E3) petrol range in India runs six variants from ₹1.51 crore for the standard car to ₹2.13 crore for the GTS Coupé — every price straight from Porsche's India configurator. Each bodystyle comes two ways: SUV or Coupé, in standard, Black Edition and GTS forms, all with Porsche's Tiptronic torque-converter automatic. It fights the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 on price but the Range Rover Sport on character.
Full Cayenne prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: GLS or Cayenne?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more affordable — it starts ₹13.68 Lakh lower than the Porsche Cayenne. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
GLS vs Cayenne — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mercedes-Benz GLS — not yet tested; Porsche Cayenne — not yet tested.
Should I buy the GLS or the Cayenne?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more affordable — it starts ₹13.68 Lakh lower than the Porsche Cayenne. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is the more powerful car, with 376 bhp against null bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.