Comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Mercedes-Benz GLS is available at ₹13,999,000, while the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic) is priced at ₹1,299,999. On the engine front, the Mercedes-Benz GLS comes with a 2925 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic)'s 2,184 cc, producing 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) and 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 11.0 kmpl (approx) for the Mercedes-Benz GLS versus 14.4 km/l for the Mahindra Scorpio (Classic). 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 | — | 12V DC |
| Displacement | 2925 cc | 2,184 cc |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.9L OM656 Diesel V6 / 3.0L M256 Petrol Inline-6 | GEN-2 mHawk Engine Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 Litres | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC | 6-Speed Mechanical Gearbox paired with cable shift technology |
| Mileage | 11.0 kmpl (approx) | 14.4 km/l |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 Cylinders Inline |
| Power | 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) | 130 bhp @ 3,750 rpm |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Turn-key ignition paired with fuel-saving Micro-Hybrid start-stop engine electronics |
| Torque | 730 Nm (GLS 400d) / 500 Nm (GLS 450) | 300 Nm @ 1,600–2,800 rpm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 Litres (3rd row up) | 460 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3300 kg | — |
| Ground Clearance | 248 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | 1800 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5207 mm / 2030 mm / 1823 mm | 4,456 mm, 1,820 mm,1,995 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 3135 mm | 2,680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electric) | Tilt-adjustable power steering column |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central locking standard from the upper tier variant |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + 3rd Row Climate Control (4-Zone) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) climate system standard on the S11 trim |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display | Analogue-digital instrument cluster hosting an electronic gear shift indicator, trip meters, and a digital clock layout |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front & 2nd Row | — |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 22.86 cm (9-inch) multi-touch control panel supporting phone screen mirroring connections |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electronic front and rear power windows equipped with rapid anti-pinch driver glass action |
| Push Start | Yes | — |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | Dedicated second-row floor console cooling vents |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Captain Seats | Center seat armrests are integrated into both the front-row captain setups and the second-row middle bench |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR Leather | Premium dual-tone grey and black fabric upholstery |
| Sound System | Burmester 4D 17-Speaker | Standard multi-speaker array (up to 4 speakers on the top tier) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | No |
| USB Ports | Yes | Integrated dashboard data and media charging points |
| Voice Command | Yes | Available via smartphone integration interfaces |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Painted front and rear aesthetic bumpers matching the unpainted or painted contrast side body cladding grid |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Integrated vertical LED Daytime Running Lamps flanking the front fog lamps |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Bumper-integrated front halogen fog lamp units |
| Headlight | Digital Light LED Headlamps | Dual-projector halogen headlamps enhanced with signature upper LED eyebrows |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Integrated dual ski-rack style roof structures |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Full vertical clear-lens stacked LED taillight signature array |
| Tyre Size | 275/50 R20 | 235/65 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Steel, Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 2 standard front crash deployment airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Panic brake indication warning light flashing logic |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP + AIRMATIC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation | No |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided Intellipark distance sensory matrix |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHight Tech SilverSelenite GreySodalith Blue | Galaxy GreyDiamond WhiteStealth BlackEverest WhiteRed Rage |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
