Comparing the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Tata Punch EV 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 Tata Punch EV is priced at ₹969,000. 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 | — | High-Energy Density Lithium-Iron-Phosphate (LFP) chemistry with IP67 liquid-cooled protection |
| Displacement | 2925 cc | — |
| Drive Type | 4MATIC AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Engine Type | 2.9L OM656 Diesel V6 / 3.0L M256 Petrol Inline-6 | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 Litres | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel / Petrol (Mild Hybrid) | Electric |
| Gearbox | 9-Speed 9G-TRONIC | 1-Speed Single-Stage Reduction Gearbox |
| Mileage | 11.0 kmpl (approx) | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Power | 325 bhp (GLS 450) / 286 bhp (GLS 400d) | 95 kW |
| Starter | Push Button Start | Electronic |
| Torque | 730 Nm (GLS 400d) / 500 Nm (GLS 450) | 154 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (9G-TRONIC) | Automatic |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | — | 40 kWh |
| Charging Time | — | 5.3 Hrs (SOC 10% to 100% from 7.2 kW AC Fast Charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | — | CCS-II charging standard interface ports. Does not support high-output V2L/V2V bi-directional architecture |
| Range | — | 468 km |
| Regenerative Braking | — | 4-Level adjustable multi-mode regenerative braking operated via steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 355 Litres (3rd row up) | 366 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3300 kg | 1650 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 248 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2480 kg | 1200 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 5207 mm / 2030 mm / 1823 mm | 3880,1742, 1622 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
| Wheelbase | 3135 mm | 2445 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic (electric) | Electric power-assisted steering wheel with manual Tilt adjustment |
| Auto-Dimming IRVM | Yes | Electrochromic auto-dimming interior rearview mirror on premium specs |
| Central Locking | Yes | Remote central door locking with speed-sensing auto locks |
| Climate Control | Tri-Zone + 3rd Row Climate Control (4-Zone) | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC) with integrated Air Purifier and AQI display |
| Cluster | 12.3-inch MBUX Digital Display | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Digital Cockpit / Instrument Cluster on premium trims |
| Cruise Control | Yes - DISTRONIC Plus | Steering-mounted cruise control setup |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front & 2nd Row | Height-adjustable driver seat paired with multi-stage front row (driver and co-passenger) seat ventilation |
| Infotainment System | 12.8-inch MBUX with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 26.03 cm (10.25-inch) High-Definition Touchscreen by HARMAN operating with Arcade.ev app suite, wireless Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Smart proximity fob keyless vehicle access |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | — |
| Power Windows | Yes | Electric toggle power windows standard front and rear with driver-side one-shot operation |
| Push Start | Yes | Proximity cockpit Engine/Motor Start-Stop control button |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes - 2nd & 3rd Row | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes - 2nd Row Captain Seats | Central fold-out armrest built with dual beverage holders |
| Seat Upholstery | Nappa Leather / MANUFAKTUR Leather | Premium full fabric on entry models; premium perforated eco-leatherette on top trims |
| Sound System | Burmester 4D 17-Speaker | 4 Speakers and 2 Tweeters multi-channel premium sound setup |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof | Voice-assisted Electric Sunroof with single-pane toggle control |
| USB Ports | Yes | High-output Type-A alongside dual 65W Type-C fast-charging ports |
| Voice Command | Yes | Multi-lingual voice assistant platform supporting "Hey Tata", Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Integrated inductive smartphone wireless charging pad |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Rugged dual-tone body-colored bumpers with 360-degree lower plastic cladding |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | Smart digital connected LED Daytime Running Lamps with welcome and goodbye animations |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front LED fog lamps equipped with speed-sensitive cornering activation |
| Headlight | Digital Light LED Headlamps | LED projector automatic headlamps with rain-sensing capabilities |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes - Power Folding | Electrically adjustable and auto-folding side mirrors with sequential LED indicators |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Integrated rear wash wiper with a heating defogger grid |
| Roof Rails | — | Functional structural roof rails |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | Digital Infinity Glow end-to-end connected LED taillight arrays |
| Tyre Size | 275/50 R20 | 195/60 R16 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 20-inch / 21-inch AMG Alloy Wheels | Alloy wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Intelligent electronic emergency braking assistance |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - ESP + AIRMATIC | Advanced Electronic Stability Control platform with Corner Stability Control and Brake Disc Wiping |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes + Downhill Speed Regulation | Active Hill Start Assist + Hill Descent Control |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Dedicated structural anchoring points for rear outer safety seats |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | 360-degree high-definition surround-view camera matrix with a dynamic blind-spot view monitor |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Real-time intelligent Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Polar WhiteObsidian BlackHight Tech SilverSelenite GreySodalith Blue | Fearless YellowGrey OxideCaramelSupernova CopperBengal RougePure GreyPristine White |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.5 | — |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | — |
