Comparing the Mahindra BE.6 and the Mercedes-Benz GLS side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mahindra BE.6 is available at ₹1,890,000, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS is priced at ₹13,999,000. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | 79 kWh Lithium-ion | — |
| Displacement | — | 2925 cc |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | 4MATIC AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | 2.9L OM656 Diesel V6 / 3.0L M256 Petrol Inline-6 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 100 Litres |
| Fuel Type | — | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC |
| Mileage | — | 11.0 kmpl (approx) |
| Number of Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Power | 210 kW | 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) |
| Starter | Touch-based engine Start/Stop button | Push Button Start |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 730 Nm (GLS 400d) / 500 Nm (GLS 450) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 79 kWh | — |
| Charging Time | 8 hours | — |
| Fast Charging Support | 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes | — |
| Range | 683 km | — |
| Regenerative Braking | 4-level multi-step manual adjustment coupled with an intelligent Auto Mode and a one-touch Single Pedal Drive function | — |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 455 l | 355 Litres (3rd row up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2490 kg | 3300 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 248 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2070 kg | 2480 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4371 mm, 1907 mm, 1627 mm | 5207 mm / 2030 mm / 1823 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 3135 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | High-power Electric Power Steering column with a Variable Gear Ratio (VGR) matrix, mechanically supporting both Tilt & Telescopic adjustment | Tilt & Telescopic (electric) |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Smart anti-glare electronic internal rearview mirror assembly | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) framework with dedicated rear AC ventilation grids | Tri-Zone + 3rd Row Climate Control (4-Zone) |
| Cluster | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) to 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) digital driver instrument cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Multi-way power-adjustable front row seats accompanied by a plush cooled seating grid | Yes - Front & 2nd Row |
| Infotainment System | 31.24 cm (12.3-inch) high-definition twin super screens supporting 5G connectivity, built-in Alexa, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Smart remote proximity entry system backed by a secure NFC Key Card module | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Electrically/Powered Adjustable ORVMs | Yes |
| Power Windows | One-touch express up/down power window panels on all doors | Yes |
| Push Start | Push Button Start/Stop system | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Multi-functional foldable rear central armrest with deep beverage cup slots | Yes - 2nd Row Captain Seats |
| Seat Upholstery | Leatherette Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR Leather |
| Sound System | 16-speaker Harman Kardon Sonic Studio audio layout with Dolby Atmos processing on high variants | Burmester 4D 17-Speaker |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof equipped with integrated customizable ambient lighting bands | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Multiple fast-charging 65W Type-C USB ports | Yes |
| Voice Command | Advanced AI voice command assistant built into the OS | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | High-output front-row drop-in wireless induction phone charging pad | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Dual-tone integrated bumpers coupled with protective glossy black off-road cladding panels | Yes |
| DRLs | C-shaped signature dual-function front LED Daytime Running Lights | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Front LED cornering and auto-booster fog lamp | Yes |
| Headlight | High-intensity automatic LED headlamps | Digital Light LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Electrically power-adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors featuring integrated sequential LED turn signals | Yes - Power Folding |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Rear Defogger | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Sleek integrated low-drag roof styling lines | — |
| Tail Lamp Type | C-shaped signature LED tail lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 245/55 R19 | 275/50 R20 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless Radial | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel, Alloy | 20-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 9 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Brake-by-Wire system | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | Yes - ESP + AIRMATIC |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Dedicated second-row safety anchoring frame | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Suite | Yes - 360° |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Bumper-flush sonar proximity tracking modules | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Deep ForestFirestorm OrangeDesert MystDesert Myst SatinEverest WhiteTango RedEverest White SatinStealth Black | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHight Tech SilverSelenite GreySodalith Blue |
| Expert Name | — | Motoautiv Expert |
| Expert Rating | — | 4.5 |
