BMW 3 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

Should you buy BMW 3 Series or Mercedes-Benz GLE? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. BMW 3 Series price starts at Rs 74.90 Lakh ex-showroom for M340i xDrive (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLE price starts Rs 99 Lakh ex-showroom for 300d 4Matic AMG Line (Diesel). 3 Series has 2998 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while GLE has 2999 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 3 Series has a mileage of 13.02 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the GLE has a mileage of 16 kmpl (Petrol top model).

3 Series Vs GLE

Key Highlights	BMW 3 Series	Mercedes-Benz GLE
On Road Price	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,28,47,179^*
Mileage (city)	-	8.6 kmpl
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2998	2999
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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BMW 3 Series
Rs74.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
Rs1.12 Cr^*
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Defender
Rs1.05 Cr^*
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BMW 3 Series
M340i xDrive
74.90 Lakh^*
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Mercedes-Benz GLE
450 4Matic
1.12 Cr^*
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2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
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Basic Information	M340i xDrive	450 4Matic	2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.86,31,955^*	Rs.1,28,47,179^*	Rs.1,20,89,128^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,64,304/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,44,526/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.2,30,101/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.3,18,055	Rs.4,59,579	Rs.4,34,128
User Rating	4.3 Based on 84 Reviews	4.2 Based on 17 Reviews	4.5 Based on 274 Reviews
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Basic Information

M340i xDrive

450 4Matic

2.0 l Petrol 110 X-Dynamic HSE

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.86,31,955^*

Rs.1,28,47,179^*

Rs.1,20,89,128^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,64,304/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.2,44,526/month

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Rs.2,30,101/month

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Insurance

Rs.3,18,055

Rs.4,59,579

Rs.4,34,128

User Rating

4.3

Based on 84 Reviews

4.2

Based on 17 Reviews

4.5

Based on 274 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	B58 Turbocharged I6	-	2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	2998	2999	1997
No. of Cylinders	66 Cylinder Cars	66 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm	375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm	296.3bhp@5500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	500Nm@1900-5000rpm	500Nm@1800-5000rpm	400Nm@1500-4000rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4	4
Valve Configuration	-	-	SOHC
Fuel Supply System	-	-	Direct Injection
Turbo Charger	Twin	Yes	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	8-Speed Steptronic	9-Speed TRONIC	8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Drive Type	4WD	AWD	AWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

B58 Turbocharged I6

2.0 Litre P300 Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

2998

2999

1997

No. of Cylinders

66 Cylinder Cars

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

368.78bhp@5500-6500rpm

375.48bhp@5800-6100rpm

296.3bhp@5500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	-	8.6	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	-	11.17	11.5
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	13.02	-	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	59	93	90
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI 2.0	BS VI 2.0	BS VI
Top Speed (kmph)	253	250	191
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	Double wishbone suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi-link suspension	-	Multi-link suspension
Steering Type	-	Electric	Electronic
Steering Column	-	-	Adjustable
Turning Radius (Metres)	-	-	12.84
Front Brake Type	ventilated Disc	Disc	Twin piston sliding fist caliper
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Single piston sliding fist
Top Speed (Kmph)	253	250	191
0-100kmph (Seconds)	4.4 s	5.6	8.1 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	45.53
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	-	-	9.48
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	-	-	28.66
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	-	20	20
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	-	20	20
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Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4709	4926	5018
Width (mm)	1827	2157	2105
Height (mm)	1442	1797	1967
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	-	291
Wheel Base (mm)	2651	2500	3022
Kerb Weight (kg)	1745	-	2378
Grossweight (kg)	-	-	3200
Reported Boot Space (Litres)	-	-	499
Seating Capacity	5	5	7
Boot Space (Litres)	480	630	-
No. of Doors	4	5	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	Yes	-	-
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	4 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	-	Yes	Optional
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	-	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	-	No
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	-	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes	-
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	-	-	No
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	Yes	-	-
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	-	Yes	No
Foldable Rear Seat	40:20:40 Split	-	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	-	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	Yes	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front Door	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	Yes	-	-
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	-	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	-	No
Rear Curtain	No	-	-
Luggage Hook And Net	No	Yes	-
Battery Saver	-	Yes	-
Additional Features	-	-	3D Surround Camera, Interactive Driver Display, ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror, Cabin Lighting, Cruise Control and Speed Limiter, Driver Condition Monitor, Wade Sensing, Clear Exit Monitor
Massage Seats	-	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	Front	Front
One Touch Operating Power Window	-	-	All
Autonomous Parking	-	-	No
Drive Modes	4	-	6
Idle Start Stop System	-	Yes	-
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes	-
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front & Rear	Front
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

4 Zone

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Optional

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	-	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-	-
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	-	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	-	-
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	-	-
Cigarette Lighter	-	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	-	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	-	Yes
Additional Features	BMW Individual Headliner Anthracite, Electrical seat adjustment for driver and passenger with memory function for drive, Floor mats in Velour, Front armrest with storage compartment, Interior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle function, Ambient lighting with Welcome Light Carpet, Through loading system, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Individual trim finisher in Carbon Fibre, Alcantara Sensatec combination Black, contrast stitching Blue	-	14-Way Heated and Cooled Electric Memory Front Seats with 4-Way Manual Headrests, 40:20:40 Folding Rear Seats, Cross Car Beam in Light Grey Powder Coat Brushed Finish, Carpet Mats, Light Oyster Morzine Headlining, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Standard Treadplates
Digital Cluster	-	Full	-
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	-	12.3	-
Upholstery	-	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	-	64	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
Available Colours	Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours	GrayWhiteHigh Tech SilverBlueBlackGrey+1 MoreGLE Colours	Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman BlueCarpathian GreyEiger GreyPangea GreenYulong WhiteSantorini Black+6 MoreDefender Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	-	-
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	-	No
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	-	-	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes	No
Roof Carrier	-	-	Optional
Sun Roof	Yes	Yes	No
Side Stepper	-	Yes	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes	No
Chrome Garnish	Yes	-	No
Smoke Headlamps	-	-	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Yes	Optional
Heated Wing Mirror	Yes	-	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes	-
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	-	-
Additional Features	Front ornamental grille frame and nuggets in High Gloss Black, Exterior air inlets in front bumper with embellishers in High Gloss Black, M Exterior mirror caps in High Gloss Black, Model designations and M badges, Tailpipe finishers in Black Chrome, M Aerodynamics Package, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended, Heat Protection Glazing contents, Acoustic Glazing on front windscreen, Adaptive LED Headlight ( Bi-level LED lights with low-beam and high-beam, ‘Inverted L'arranged daytime running lights and LED cornering lights, BMW Selective Beam, the dazzle-free high-beam assistant, Accent lighting with turn indicators, M Sport Exhaust, M Sport Brakes, BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, BMW ure Advance includes Tyres, Alloys, Engine ure, Key Lost Assistance and Golf Hole-in-On	-	Body Coloured Roof, Sliding Panoramic Roof, Core Exterior Pack, Signature Graphic with Interior Storage, Exterior Mirrors - Heated, Electric, Power Fold Door Mirrors with Approach Lights and Auto-Diing, Matrix LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Off-Road Tyres, Locking Wheel Nuts
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes	-
Sunroof	-	Panoramic	-
Boot Opening	-	Automatic	-
Puddle Lamps	-	Yes	-
Tyre Size	F225/40R19, R255/35R19	-	-
Tyre Type	Run flat Radial	Radial Tubeless	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Tanzanite Blue MetallicDravit Grey Metallic3 Series Colours

GrayWhiteHigh Tech SilverBlueBlack+1 MoreGLE Colours

Gondwana StoneLantau BronzeHakuba SilverSilicon SilverTasman Blue+6 MoreDefender Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	6	9	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	No	Yes	-
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	-	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes	-
Anti Pinch Power Windows	-	-	Driver's Window
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes	-
Knee Airbags	-	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	-	-
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	-	Driver and Passenger	-
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	-	Yes	Yes
Geo Fence Alert	-	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	-	-	Yes
Hill Assist	-	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes	-
360 View Camera	-	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	-	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	-	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes	-
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	-	Yes	-
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ADAS

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

Adaptive High Beam Assist

Advance Internet
Live Location	-	Yes	-
Remote Immobiliser	-	Yes	-
Digital Car Key	-	Yes	-
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes	-
Hinglish Voice Commands	-	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	-	Yes	-
Send POI to Vehicle From App	-	Yes	-
Live Weather	-	Yes	-
Over the Air (OTA) Updates	-	Yes	-
Save Route/Place	-	Yes	-
SOS Button	-	Yes	-
RSA	-	Yes	-
Over Speeding Alert	-	Yes	-
Smartwatch App	-	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	-	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Live Location

Remote Immobiliser

Digital Car Key

Inbuilt Assistant

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	Yes	-	-
MirrorLink	-	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	Yes	-	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wifi Connectivity	-	Yes	No
Compass	Yes	-	-
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	14.9	12.3	10
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	16	8	10
Additional Features	Wireless Smartphone Integration, Harman Kardon Surround Sound, Widescreen Curved Display, Fully Digital 12.3” (31.2 cm) Instrument Display, BMW Operating System 8.0 with variable configurable widgets,Navigation function with RTTI and 3D maps, Touch functionality, iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition and direct access buttons, Teleservices, Intelligent E-call, Remote software upgrade, MyBMW App with Remote Services, Intelligent Personal Assistant	-	Meridian™ Sound System, Remote1 (eCall, bCall & Remote App), Click and Go Integrated Base Unit, Connected Navigation Pro
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes	-
Inbuilt Apps	-	Amazon Apple Spotfy Tidal Music Apps	-
Tweeter	-	4	-
Subwoofer	-	1	-
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear	-
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz GLE?

A ) BMW 3 Series price starts at ₹74.90 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLE price starts at ₹99 Lakh in New Delhi. BMW 3 Series is cheaper between these two cars.

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