Mercedes Benz GLS VS BMW iX

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Mercedes Benz GLS VS BMW iX VS Car Name
Mercedes Benz GLS 450 4MATIC Petrol 3.0L Turbo Automatic
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BMW iX xDrive 50
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Overview

Overview Details
Length Width Height	5209 mm * 2157 mm * 1823 mm	4953 mm * 1967 mm * 1695 mm
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Wheelbase	3135 mm	3000 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	No
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 111.5 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan

Specifications

Engine Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Ethanol Compatibility	E20
Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Engine	2999 cc, M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	516 bhp
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	765 Nm
Turbocharger/ Supercharger	Turbocharged (Variable Geometry)	No
Idle Start/Stop	Yes	No
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission	Automatic (TC)	Automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Differential Lock	No	No
Four-Wheel-Drive	Torque-On-Demand	Torque-On-Demand
Limited Slip Differential	No
Suspension
Front Suspension	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Air Springs
Rear Suspension	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Air Springs
Advanced Suspension Features	Ride Height Adjustment	No
Capacity & Dimensions
Length Width Height	5209 mm * 2157 mm * 1823 mm	4953 mm * 1967 mm * 1695 mm
Wheelbase	3135 mm	3000 mm
Seating Capacity	7 Seats and 3 Rows	5 Seats and 2 Rows
Fuel Tank Capacity	90 litres
Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors
Minimum Turning Radius	6 metres
Kerb Weight	2460 kg
Tyre & Wheels
Wheels	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyres	275 / 45 R21	275 / 40 R22
Rear Tyres	315 / 40 R21	275 / 40 R22
Spare Wheel & Tyre	Space Saver	Alloy
Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres	Radial - Tubeless Tyres
Warranty
Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 kms
Engine/Battery/Motor Performance
Acceleration	0-100 km/h in 6.1 seconds (claimed)	0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds (claimed)
Battery	Lithium Ion, 111.5 kWh, Placed Under Floor Pan
Electric Motor	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (One Motor Each on Front and Rear Axle)
Battery Performance
Top Speed	250 kmph
Battery Charging & Range
Driving Range	635 km
Regenerative Braking	Yes

Features

ADAS & Active Safety
ADAS
Other Active Safety
Forward Collision Warning
High-beam Assist
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Blind Spot Detection
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
ADAS Level 1
Lane Departure Prevention with Warning and Lane Keep Assist with Warning
Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-traffic Assist with Warning
Passive Safety (Airbags, NCAP Ratings, etc.)
Ratings & Airbags
Headrest & Seatbelt Safety
Child Safety
Other Passive Safety
Child Seat Anchor Points
Child Safety Lock
Engine Immobiliser
Puncture Repair Kit
Rear Middle Head Rest & Rear Middle Three Point Seatbelt
NCAP Rating (Not Tested)
8 Airbags
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Hill Hold Control
Brake Assist (BA)
Hill Descent Control
Ventilated Disc Brake (Front & Rear)
AC & Climate Control
Heater
Air Conditioner
Air Purifier
Doors, Mirrors & Wipers
Doors
Inside Mirror
Outside Mirror
Wiper
Keyless Central Locking
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Rain-sensing Wipers
Rear Wiper
Rear Defogger
Auto Folding Adjustable ORVMs
Chrome Interior Door Handles Finish
Driver & Co-Driver Sun Visor with Lighted Vanity Mirror
Electric Opening and Closing Boot Opener
Body-Coloured-finished ORVMs with Integrated Turn Indicators
Soft-Close Doors with Body Coloured Door Handles
Anti-glare ORVMs (Both Sides)
Sunroof & Windows
Sunroof
Windows & Blinds
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
Power Windows
Window Sunshade
Panoramic Sunroof
Driver Assistance (Park Assist, Cruise Control, etc.)
Driver's Aid
Parking
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Cruise Control
Parking Assist with 360 Degree Camera
Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold
Parking Sensors in Front & Rear
Storage
Boot
Cabin Storage
Cabin Boot Access
Front & Rear Door Pockets
Cooled Glovebox
Front Seatback Pockets
Driver Armrest Storage
Sunglass Holder
Third Row Cup Holders
Cupholders in Front & Second Row
Seating & Ergonomics
Seat Adjustment
Comfort & Ergonomics
Front & Rear Headrests
Bench Seat Type for Rear Passenger
Ventilated Seats
Driver Armrest
Rear Armrest
Second Row Seat Adjustment : 4 way manually adjustable
Flat Folding Rear Seat
Massage Seats
Split Third Row Seat
Third Row Seat Type
40:20:40 Split Rear Seat
Driver Seat Adjustment : 10 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable
Leather Seat Upholstery
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment - 10 way electrically adjustable + 2 way manually adjustable
Infotainment & Entertainment
Display
Connectivity
Audio & Sound Experience
Device Charging	2 x 12V Power Outlets
GPS Navigation System
Gesture Control
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Wireless Charger
Android Auto (Wireless) & Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Bluetooth Compatibility for Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Voice Command
WiFi Hotspot
1 x 12V Power Outlet
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility
Roof-Mounted Antenna
14.9" Touch-screen Display
18 Speakers
Instrument Cluster
Trip & Fuel Data
Digital Tachometer
Gear Indicator
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Trip Meter with 2 Trips Electronic
Digital Clock
Fuel Consumption
Average Speed
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Steering
Steering-Mounted Controls
Tilt & Telescopic Steering Adjustment
Power-assisted (Electric) Steering
Electric Tilt & Telescopic Steering Adjustment
Lighting & Visibilty
Headlamp
Cabin Lights
Indicators & Puddle Lamp
Taillight
LED Headlights
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Headlight Height Adjuster
Cornering Headlights
Automatic Headlamps
Puddle Lamps
LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Taillights
LED Fog Lights in Front
Cabin Lamp (Front and Rear), Reading Lamp & Glovebox Lamp
Ambient Interior Lighting (6 colours)
Mobile App & Remote Controls
Mobile App
Remote Controls
Alexa Compatibility
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Find My Car
Check Vehicle Status via App
Emergency Call Button
Geo-fence
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Design & Styling
Exterior
Interior
Body-coloured Bumpers
Roof Rails
Body Kit
Scuff Plates
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
Body Coloured Rub-strips
Interior design Suite Leather Castanea (Dual Tone) Interiors
Warning & Alerts
Overspeed Warning with 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Door Ajar Warning
Seat Belt Warning
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Colors
	Polar White	Black Sapphire Metallic
	Obsidian Black	Sophisto Grey brilliant (metallic)
	High-Tech Silver	Mineral White Metallic
	Sodalite Blue	Phytonic Blue Metallic
	Selenite Grey	Aventurine Red metallic
	Oxide Grey Metallic
	Storm Bay Metallic