Comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the Kia EV6 side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is available at ₹9,499,000, while the Kia EV6 is priced at ₹6,597,937. 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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| Displacement | 2925 cc (Diesel) / 1991 cc (Petrol) | — |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC AWD | All-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.9L M176 V6 Diesel / 2.0L M264 Petrol / 3.0L M256 Inline-6 | Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) | Electric |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC | Single-Speed Automatic Reduction Gear Box |
| Mileage | 11.74 kmpl - ARAI | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 (Diesel V6) / 4 (Petrol) | — |
| Power | 272 bhp (GLE 300d) / 258 bhp (GLE 300) | 321 bhp |
| Starter | Push Button Start | — |
| Torque | 600 Nm (Diesel) / 400 Nm (Petrol) | 605 nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 84 kWh High-Density Lithium-ion Battery Pack |
| Charging Time | — | 7 to 8 hours utilizing an 11 kW AC Home Charger setup |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Ultra-fast 800V DC system architecture. Powers up from 10% to 80% in an incredible 18 minutes via a 350 kW DC Fast Charger |
| Range | — | 663 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Smart Multi-Stage System operated via paddle shifters with i-Pedal one-pedal driving support |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 630 Litres (5-seat) | 520 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 2200 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 230 mm | 178 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2250 kg | 2190 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 4924 mm / 2020 mm / 1796 mm | 4695 mm × 1890 mm × 1550 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 / 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 2995 mm | 2900 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable Electric Power Steering Wheel |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electronic Chromic Mirror (ECM) with integrated Kia Connect safety keys |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking with Flush Smart Pop-out Door Handles |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control | 2-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive control interface |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display | 12.3-inch Curved HD Fully Digital Driver’s Instrument Panel Display |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus | Smart Cruise Control featuring Stop & Go functionality |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver and Co-passenger Front Seats with Memory functions and Zero-Gravity Relaxation Mode |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 12.3-inch Curved HD Touchscreen Screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Electronic Smart Key |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding with memory linkage |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Doors with One-Touch Auto Up/Down and Anti-Pinch safety guards |
| Push Start | Yes | Push Button Start/Stop and Remote Start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | B-pillar mounted wrap-around vents for optimized air delivery |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Center fold-out armrest with dual cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather | Premium Black Suede combined with eco-friendly Vegan Leather bolsters |
| Sound System | Burmester 13-Speaker | 14-Speaker High-Fidelity Meridian Surround Sound System with Active Sound Design |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Wide Electric Power Sunroof with one-touch operation |
| USB Ports | Yes | Multiple fast-charging Type-C slots located across both seating rows |
| Voice Command | Yes | Advanced AI-powered multi-lingual smart prompt integration |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | High-speed smartphone induction pad featuring cooling vents |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes, with high-gloss black GT-Line sports profiling skirts |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Star Map Signature Sequential LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated Rear LED Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Digital Light LED Headlamps | Advanced Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS) with full auto LED matrix projector headlights |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Power-folding, heated, and electrically adjustable side mirrors with integrated cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear glass defogger lines included |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full-Width Sweeping LED Connected Tail Lights with sequential indicator indicators |
| Tyre Size | 265/50 R19 (front) / 295/45 R19 (rear) | 235/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 8 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic Emergency Brake Assist |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP with AIRMATIC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation | Hill-Start Assist Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Standard anchor points included |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Monitor with high-clarity Blind View Monitor cluster streams |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Front, Side, and Rear parking sensors standard |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Highline Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHigh Tech SilverSodalite Blue | Snow White PearlWolf GrayRunway RedAurora Black Pearl |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.4 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
