Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Porsche Macan (2026)
Mercedes-Benz GLS (₹1.38 Crore – ₹1.43 Crore) and Porsche Macan (₹91.09 Lakh – ₹1.78 Crore) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Porsche Macan is more affordable — it starts ₹46.41 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS.
- 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 Macan in short
The Macan is a two-generation story in one showroom: the previous-generation petrol Macan continues at ₹91.09 lakh with a 265 PS 2.0L turbo — the cheapest way into a new Porsche in India — while the new-generation Macan is electric-only, from ₹1.22 crore for the base Macan Electric through the 4S at ₹1.63 crore to the Turbo at ₹1.78 crore. That petrol car is the entry point to the whole brand. Rivals span the Mercedes GLC and BMW X3 (petrol) to the BMW iX and Audi electric SUVs.
Full Macan prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: GLS or Macan?
The Porsche Macan is more affordable — it starts ₹46.41 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
GLS vs Macan — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mercedes-Benz GLS — not yet tested; Porsche Macan — not yet tested.
Should I buy the GLS or the Macan?
The Porsche Macan is more affordable — it starts ₹46.41 Lakh lower than the Mercedes-Benz GLS. 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.