Comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Mahindra XEV 9e 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 XEV 9e is priced at ₹2,189,993. 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 | — | BYD-sourced LFP Blade Battery |
| Displacement | 2925 cc | — |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC AWD | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 2.9L OM656 Diesel V6 / 3.0L M256 Petrol Inline-6 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) | Electric |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC | 1-Speed Automatic Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 11.0 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Power | 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) | 170 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic Keyless Start via Digital Dashboard Touch-Button |
| Torque | 730 Nm (GLS 400d) / 500 Nm (GLS 450) | 380 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 59 kWh and 79 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 20–80% in ~20 min (140–180 kW DC); 8–11.7 h via AC (7.2/11.2 kW) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | Yes (140–180 kW DC) |
| Range | — | 542 km (59 kWh), 656 km (79 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | — | Yes, features a multi-step 4-Level adjustment setup |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 Litres (3rd row up) | 663 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3300 kg | 2600 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 248 mm | 207 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | 2,200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5207 mm / 2030 mm / 1823 mm | 4,789 mm × 1,907 mm × 1,694 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3135 mm | 2,775 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electric) | Tilt & Telescopic Electric Power Steering |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Central Locking | Yes | Smart Speed-Sensing Central Locking |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + 3rd Row Climate Control (4-Zone) | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with touch-capacitive controls |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display | 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus | Level 2+ ADAS Adaptive Cruise Control with full Stop & Go highway assist |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front & 2nd Row | 6-Way or 8-Way powered driver seat adjustment with cooling/ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Triple-Screen Cinematic Setup (including Dedicated Front Passenger Screen on top trims) |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Proximity walk-away auto lock/unlock |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding mirrors |
| Power Windows | Yes | All 4 Windows with Driver Side Anti-Pinch functionality |
| Push Start | Yes | Dashboard touch console engine start |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Captain Seats | Integrated cup holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR Leather | Premium Fabric | Perforated Leatherette |
| Sound System | Burmester 4D 17-Speaker | 16-Speaker, 1400W Harman Kardon Sonic Suite Audio |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Infinity Roof |
| USB Ports | Yes | 4 USB Ports (including Type-C high-speed charging slots front/rear) |
| Voice Command | Yes | Integrated with Alexa assistant support |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Lower sections finished in glossy piano black accents |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Edge-to-edge full-width LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Integrated LED Cornering Fog Lamps |
| Headlight | Digital Light LED Headlamps | Jewel-design Automatic LED Projector Headlamps with high-speed Booster function |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Dual-tone powered mirrors housing turn-indicators and 360-view cameras |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear Defogger present; Wiper omitted to assist coupe aero-efficiency |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | C-Shaped Connected LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 275/50 R20 | 245/55 R19 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Tubeless Radial |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 7 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Electronic automatic emergency assistance mapping |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP + AIRMATIC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-Degree Surround View Camera Matrix with guided gridlines |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Dual-sensor arrangement |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System with individual digital psi readout |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHight Tech SilverSelenite GreySodalith Blue | Nebula BlueSatin WhiteDeep ForestEverest WhiteDesert MystTango RedRuby VelvetStealth BlackSatin Black |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
