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BMW 8 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLS

In 2026 when choosing between the BMW 8 Series and Mercedes-Benz GLS, assess both models based on Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, and Colours. BMW 8 Series Price starts at Rs. 1.3 Cr (last recorded price) for 840i Gran Coupe, Mercedes-Benz GLS Price starts at Rs. 1.28 Cr (ex-showroom price) for 450 4matic. 8 Series: 2998 cc engine, 11.3 kmpl mileage. GLS: 2989 cc engine, 10.1 to 12.5 kmpl mileage. Read the expert reviews to determine comfort and performance.
8 Series vs GLS Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS 8 series Gls
BrandBMWMercedes-Benz
Price₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 1.28 Cr
Mileage11.3 kmpl10.1 to 12.5 kmpl
Engine Capacity2998 cc2989 cc
TransmissionManual, Automatic Automatic
Cylinders66

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8 Series
BMW 8 Series
840i Gran Coupe
₹1.30 Crore*
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GLS
Mercedes-Benz GLS
450 4matic
₹1.28 Crore*
*Ex-showroom price
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BMW 8 Series Visual Comparison

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Specification
Others
Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop-
Max Torque (Nm@rpm)
500 Nm @ 1600 rpm500 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Transmission
Automatic (Torque Converter) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport ModeAutomatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Mileage (ARAI)
11.3-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
335 bhp @ 5000 rpm375 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Emission Standard
BS 6BS6 Phase 2
Top Speed
250-
Engine Type
B58 Turbocharged I6M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator
Alternate Fuel
Not Applicable-
Driving Range
768-
Acceleration (0-100 kmph)
5.2-
Drivetrain
RWDAWD
Turbocharger/Supercharger
TurbochargedTurbocharged (Variable Geometry)
Fuel Type
Petrol-
Engine
2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Minimum Turning Radius
6.156 metres
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc-
Spare Wheel
Space SaverSpace Saver
Front Tyres
245 / 45 R18275 / 45 R21
Wheels
Alloy WheelsAlloy Wheels
Steering Type
Power assisted (Electric)-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc-
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with adaptive variable shock absorberIndependent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorberIndependent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Tyres
275 / 40 R18315 / 40 R21
Ground Clearance
128-
Length
50825209 mm
Wheelbase
30233135 mm
Kerb Weight
18752460 kg
Height
14072157 mm
Width
19321823 mm
Bootspace
440-
No of Seating Rows
23
Seating Capacity
57 Person
Doors
45 Doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
6890 litres
Features
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic-
Cabin-Boot Access
YesYes
Cruise Control
YesYes
Heater
YesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear-
Keyless Start/ Button Start
YesYes
Parking Assist
Reverse Camera with Guidance-
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver-
Air Conditioner
Yes (Automatic Dual Zone)Automatic Climate Control: Five Zone; Two Zones Front-row AC zone; Individual Fan Speed Controls Front AC fan speed control; Dual Zones Rear AC zone; Rear AC vents; Individual Fan Speed Controls Rear AC fan speed control; Third-row AC vents; Common Fan Speed Controls Third-row AC fan speed control
Anti-glare Mirrors
Electronic - Internal & Driver-
12V Power Outlets
Yes-
Headlight & Ignition On Reminder
YesYes
Front AC
Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed ControlsYes
Rear AC
Blower, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Common Fan Speed ControlYes
Adjustable Cluster Brightness
Yes-
Trip Meter
Electronic 2 TripsYes
Shift Indicator
Dynamic-
Door Ajar Warning
YesYes
Clock
DigitalYes
Low Fuel Level Warning
YesYes
Tachometer
DigitalYes
Instantaneous Consumption
YesYes
Gear Indicator
Yes-
Instrument Cluster
Digital-
Average Speed
YesYes
Heads Up Display (HUD)
Yes-
Average Fuel Consumption
YesAverage fuel consumption; Distance to empty; Low fuel level warning; Instantaneous fuel consumption
Distance to Empty
YesYes
Seat Adjustment
No-
Engine immobilizer
YesYes
Child Safety Lock
YesYes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
YesYes
Central Locking
KeylessYes
Body-Coloured Bumpers
Yes-
Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
Yes-
Body Kit
No-
Sunroof / Moonroof
Panoramic Sunroof-
Adjustable ORVM
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable-
Power Windows
Front & RearFront & Rear
Turn Indicators on ORVM
Yes-
Rear Defogger
YesYes
One Touch -Down
AllYes
Rain-sensing Wipers
YesYes
Exterior Door Handles
Body Coloured-
Interior Door Handles
Chrome-
Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)
Body Coloured-
Door Pockets
Front & RearYes
Rear Windshield Blind
Electric-
Boot-lid Opener
Electric Opening and Closing-
One Touch - Up
AllYes
Side Window Blinds
Rear - electric-
Driver Armrest Storage
YesYes
Cup Holders
Front & Rear-
Warranty (Years)
3-
Battery Warranty (Kilometres)
No-
Warranty (Kilometres)
Unlimited-
Cornering Headlights
Intelligent-
Glove Box Lamp
Yes-
Cabin Lamps
Front and Rear-
Rear Reading Lamp
Yes-
Lights on Vanity Mirrors
Driver & Co-Driver-
Ambient Interior Lighting
Yes-
Automatic Head Lamps
YesYes
Headlights
LEDLED
Headlight Height Adjuster
YesYes
Tail Lights
LEDLED
Daytime Running Lights
LEDYes
Fog Lights
LED-
Follow me home headlamps
YesYes
Puddle Lamps
YesYes
Gesture Control
Yes-
Steering mounted controls
YesYes
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)-
iPod Compatibility
Yes-
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone & Audio Streaming-
Speakers
6+-
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
YesYes
Internal Hard-drive
Yes-
AM/FM Radio
Yes-
Head Unit Size
Not Available-
MP3 Playback
Yes-
USB Compatibility
Yes-
GPS Navigation System
YesYes
Voice Command
YesYes
Aux Compatibility
Yes-
Display
Touch-screen Display-
Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
NoYes
Remote AC On/Off Via app
No-
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
No-
Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
No-
Check Vehicle Status Via App
NoYes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
NoYes
Geo-Fence
NoYes
Find My Car
No-
Emergency Call
No-
Differential Lock
No-
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
YesYes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
YesYes
Hill Hold Control
YesYes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
YesYes
Ride Height Adjustment
No-
Four-Wheel-Drive
NoTorque-On-Demand
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Yes-
Brake Assist (BA)
YesYes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
YesYes
Middle Rear Head Rest
No-
Airbags
6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)9 Airbags (Driver; Front Passenger; 2 Curtain; Driver Knee; Driver Side; Front Passenger Side; 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
OptionalWarning only
High-beam Assist
NoYes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Lane Departure Warning
Optional-
Child Seat Anchor Points
YesYes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes-
Seat Belt Warning
YesYes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
OptionalYes
Middle rear three-point seatbelt
Yes-
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
OptionalYes
Puncture Repair Kit
Yes-
NCAP Rating
Not Tested-
Seat Upholstery
Leather-
Interiors
Dual Tone-
Driver Armrest
YesYes
Rear Armrest
YesYes
Split Rear Seat
40:20:40 split-
Driver Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets; Seat: Forward / Back (Electric); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Electric); Headrest: Up / Down (Electric); Seat Height: Up / Down (Electric); Lumbar: Up / Down (Electric); Lumbar: Forward / Back (Electric); Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back (Electric)
Interior Colours
Ivory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black-
Ventilated Seats
No-
Rear Passenger Seats Type
Bench-
Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes-
Folding Rear Seat
Full-
Head-rests
Front & Rear-
Ventilated Seat Type
No-
Front Seatback Pockets
YesYes
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
6 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down)14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets; Seat: Forward / Back (Electric); Backrest Tilt: Forward / Back (Electric); Headrest: Up / Down (Electric); Seat Height: Up / Down (Electric); Lumbar: Up / Down (Electric); Lumbar: Forward / Back (Electric); Extended Thigh Support: Forward / Back (Electric)
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹1,50,61,830₹1,41,52,523
Ex-Showroom Price
₹1,32,50,000₹1,27,90,000
RTO
₹13,31,330₹13,33,000
Insurance
₹4,80,000₹29,023
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹500₹500
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹3,23,737₹3,04,192

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