BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLB

Should you buy BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz GLB? 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 5 Series price starts at Rs 65.40 Lakh ex-showroom for 530i M Sport (Petrol) and Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts Rs 63.80 Lakh ex-showroom for 200 (Petrol). 5 Series has 2993 cc (Diesel top model) engine, while GLB has 1998 cc (Diesel top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the 5 Series has a mileage of 17.42 kmpl (Diesel top model)> and the GLB has a mileage of - (Diesel top model).

5 Series Vs GLB

Key HighlightsBMW 5 SeriesMercedes-Benz GLB
PriceRs.81,49,518*Rs.82,55,588*
Mileage (city)--
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Engine(cc)29931998
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
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BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes-Benz GLB Comparison

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    BMW 5 Series
    BMW 5 Series
    Rs68.90 Lakh*
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    Mercedes-Benz GLB
    Mercedes-Benz GLB
    Rs69.80 Lakh*
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Basic Information
Brand Name
On Road Price
Rs.81,49,518*
Rs.82,55,588*
Offers & DiscountNoNo
User Rating
4.7
Based on 9 Reviews
4.4
Based on 11 Reviews
Finance Available (EMI)
Rs.1,55,116
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Rs.1,57,126
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Insurance
Rs.2,98,388
GLB Insurance
Engine and Transmission
Engine Type
-
OM654q
Displacement (cc)
2993
1998
No Of Cylinder
Fast ChargingNo
-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)
261.49bhp@4000rpm
187.74bhp@3800rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)
620nm@2000–2500rpm
400Nm@1600-2600rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Supply System
-
Direct Injection
Turbo Charger
Turbo
yes
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Box
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
8-Speed DCT
Mild HybridNo
-
Drive TypeNoNo
Clutch TypeNoNo
Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Mileage (City)NoNo
Mileage (ARAI)
17.42 kmpl
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Available (Litres)
Not Available (Litres)
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Top Speed (Kmph)No
217 km/h
Drag CoefficientNoNo
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension
Adaptive Suspension
-
Rear Suspension
Adaptive Suspension
-
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Gear Type
Rack&Pinion
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Top Speed (Kmph)
-
217 km/h
0-100kmph (Seconds)
5.7
7.6 s
Emission Norm Compliance
BS VI
BS VI
Tyre Size
F:245/45R18, R:275/40R18
-
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless, Radial
Alloy Wheel Size
18
19
Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)
4963
4646
Width (mm)
2126
2020
Height (mm)
1497
1706
Wheel Base (mm)
2975
2829
Front Tread (mm)
1606
1589
Rear Tread (mm)
1631
1586
Rear Headroom (mm)
977
verified
982
verified
Front Headroom (mm)
977
verified
1069
verified
Seating Capacity
5
7
No. of Doors
4
5
Comfort & Convenience
Power SteeringYesYes
Power Windows FrontYesYes
Power Windows RearYesYes
Power BootYesYes
Power folding 3rd Row SeatNoYes
Automatic Climate Control
4 Zone
2 Zone
Air Quality Control
Optional
Yes
Remote Trunk OpenerYesYes
Remote Engine Start/StopYes
-
Low Fuel Warning LightYesYes
Accessory Power OutletYesYes
Trunk LightYesYes
Remote Horn & Light ControlYes
-
Vanity MirrorYesYes
Rear Reading LampYesYes
Rear Seat HeadrestYesYes
Adjustable HeadrestYesYes
Rear Seat Centre Arm RestYesYes
Height Adjustable Front Seat BeltsYesYes
Cup Holders FrontYesYes
Cup Holders RearYesYes
Rear AC VentsYesYes
Heated Seats FrontYes
-
Seat Lumbar SupportYesYes
Active Noise CancellationYes
-
Multifunction Steering WheelYesYes
Cruise ControlYesYes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
Navigation SystemYesYes
Find My Car LocationYes
-
Real-Time Vehicle TrackingYes
-
Foldable Rear Seat
40:20:40 Split
40:20:40 Split
Smart Access Card EntryYesYes
Smart Key BandYes
-
Engine Start Stop ButtonYesYes
Glove Box CoolingYes
-
Bottle Holder
Front Door
Front & Rear Door
Voice ControlYesYes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddles
-
Yes
USB Charger
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest
With Storage
With Storage
Tailgate AjarYesYes
Hands-Free TailgateYes
-
Gear Shift IndicatorYes
-
Rear CurtainNo
-
Luggage Hook And NetYes
-
Battery Saver
-
Yes
Additional Features
Brake Energy Regeneration, Automatic Start/Stop function, Power socket (12 V) in the rear centre console, socket in the luggage compartment, double USB adapter, Servotronic steering assist, Adaptive Suspension, with independent damping for enhanced driving comfort , Cruise Control with braking function,
Electrically opening and closing tailgate, Switch in the driver’s door to open and close the tailgate electrically, Switch to close the tailgate electrically on the bottom edge of the tailgate, Manual retractable load compartment cover to cover the load, Sensors maintain the desired temperature, Constant monitoring of incoming air for harmful gases with automatic air recirculation setting, Vehicle Finder (enables horn and light flashing), Windows/sunroof open close from App, Hard-disc navigation, Live Traffic Information, Off-Road Engineering package, Tyre Fit Kit, All-digital instrument display 10.25 inch,ond Row seats with Fore-Aft Adjustment,Mercedes me Service app: Your digital assistant
Massage Seats
Front
-
Memory Function Seats
-
Front
One Touch Operating Power Window
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Autonomous Parking
Full
-
Drive Modes
5
4
Air ConditionerYesYes
HeaterYesYes
Adjustable SteeringYesYes
KeyLess EntryYesYes
Interior
TachometerYesYes
Electronic Multi TripmeterYesYes
Leather SeatsYesYes
Fabric UpholsteryNo
-
Leather Steering WheelYesYes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift SelectorYes
-
Glove CompartmentYesYes
Digital ClockYesYes
Outside Temperature DisplayYes
-
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
-
Digital OdometerYesYes
Electric Adjustable Seats
Front
Front
Driving Experience Control EcoYes
-
Folding Table In The Rear
Optional
-
Height Adjustable Driver SeatYesYes
Ventilated SeatsYes
-
Dual Tone DashboardYesYes
Additional Features
Black, Leather 'Dakota' Black Exclusive Stitching/Piping In Contrast
"Ambient Lighting in 64 colors, Touchpad, Third row seating, Overhead control panel, “4 light stones”, Interior lamp/ reading lamp in rear in support plate (rear/left/right), Touchpad illumination, Reading lamps (front/ left/ right), console downlighter, Vanity lights (front/ left/ right), Signal and ambient lamp, Footwell lighting (front/ left/ right), Oddments tray lighting, AMG Floor Mats, Sports Seats, DINAMICA Micro Fiber Black, Carbon-structure trim, steering wheel in nappa leather", All-digital instrument display 10.25 inch, Cup holder/ stowage compartment lighting, A fine-dust activated charcoal filter improves the air quality in the vehicle. It filters dust, soot and pollen from the air and also reduces pollutants and odours, Dew point sensor prevents windows from misting up and ensures energy-efficient climate control
Exterior
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Rear Right Side
Available ColorsCarbon BlackAlpine WhiteBluestone MetallicPhytonic Blue5 Series ColorsPatagonia Red MetallicCosmic BlackPolar WhiteMountain greyDenim BlueGLB Colors
Body Type
Adjustable HeadlightsYesYes
Fog Lights FrontYes
-
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View MirrorYesYes
Manually Adjustable Ext Rear View MirrorNo
-
Electric Folding Rear View MirrorYesYes
Headlamp WashersYes
-
Rain Sensing WiperYesYes
Rear Window WiperYesYes
Rear Window Washer
-
Yes
Rear Window DefoggerYesYes
Wheel CoversNo
-
Alloy WheelsYesYes
Power AntennaNo
-
Tinted Glass
-
Yes
Rear SpoilerYesYes
Removable Or Convertible TopNo
-
Roof Carrier
Optional
-
Sun RoofYesYes
Moon RoofYesYes
Side StepperNo
-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn IndicatorsYesYes
Integrated AntennaYesYes
Chrome GrilleYesYes
Chrome Garnish
-
Yes
Smoke HeadlampsYes
-
Projector Headlamps
-
Yes
Roof Rail
-
Yes
Lighting
LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights),Rain Sensing Driving Lights
-
Heated Wing MirrorYes
-
LED DRLsYesYes
LED HeadlightsYesYes
LED TaillightsYesYes
LED Fog LampsYes
-
Additional Features
Active Air Stream Kidney Grill,M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 662 M with mixed tyres., Glass sunroof, electric, Rain sensor and automatic driving lights, Heat protection glazing, Comfort access system - ‘keyless’ opening and locking of the vehicle including contactless opening of tailgate, Exterior mirrors electrically foldable with automatic anti-dazzle function on driver side, mirror heating, memory, integrated turn indicators and automatic parking function for passenger-side exterior mirror, BMW Display Key, BMW Laserlight including (LED low-beam headlights and high-beam headlights with laser module with up to 650m range)(Blue laser design element and exclusive BMW Laserlight signature)(No dazzle high-beam assistance (BMW Selective Beam)(Cornering light function - LED daytime running lights and LED turn indicators), Air Breather in Black High-Gloss, BMW Kidney Grille with vertical slats in Black High-Gloss, Car key with exclusive M designation, Front bumper with specific design elements in Black High-Gloss, Mirror base, B-pillar finisher and window guide rail in Black High-Gloss, M designation on the front side panels, M door sill finishers, illuminated, M Sport brake with dark blue brake calipers with M designation, M Aerodynamics package with front apron, side skirts and rear apron with diffuser insert in metallic Dark Shadow, Tailpipe finisher trapezoidal in Chrome High-Gloss, Window recess cover and finisher for window frame in Black High-Gloss,
"AMG front apron with front splitter in chrome,AMG rear apron with diffuser look and trim element in chrome plus two visible tailpipe trim elements, Diamond radiator grille with pins in chrome, single louvre with chrome insert, Side trim (cladding) in grained black with chrome-plated inserts, Aluminium-look roof rails, Large glass module of tinted safety glass, Electric roller sunblind with one-touch control, Comprehensive safety concept(Obstruction sensor, Automatic rain closing function), Chrome-plated waistline and window line trim strips,Panoramic Sliding Sunroof, Net wind deflector in the front tion, AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels
Tyre Size
F:245/45R18, R:275/40R18
-
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless, Radial
Wheel Size
-
-
Alloy Wheel Size
18
19
Safety
Anti Lock Braking SystemYesYes
Brake AssistYes
-
Central LockingYesYes
Power Door LocksYesYes
Child Safety LocksYesYes
Anti Theft AlarmYesYes
No Of Airbags
7
-
Driver AirbagYesYes
Passenger AirbagYesYes
Side Airbag FrontYesYes
Side Airbag RearYes
-
Day Night Rear View MirrorYesYes
Passenger Side Rear View MirrorYesYes
Rear Seat BeltsYesYes
Seat Belt WarningYesYes
Door Ajar WarningYesYes
Side Impact BeamsYesYes
Front Impact BeamsYesYes
Traction ControlYes
-
Adjustable SeatsYesYes
Tyre Pressure MonitorYesYes
Vehicle Stability Control SystemYes
-
Engine ImmobilizerYesYes
Crash SensorYesYes
Centrally Mounted Fuel TankYesYes
Engine Check WarningYesYes
Automatic HeadlampsYesYes
Clutch LockYes
-
EBDYesYes
Electronic Stability ControlYes
-
Advance Safety Features
Airbag, passenger side, deactivatable via key, Anti-lock Braking System with Brake Assist and Dynamic Braking lights, Active Park Distance Control, rear, Attentiveness Assistant, BMW Condition Based Service (Intelligent maintenance system), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Crash sensor, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Electric parking brake with auto hold function, Electronic vehicle iobiliser, Fully integrated emergency spare wheel, ISOFIX child seat mounting, Runflat indicator, Runflat tyres with reinforced side walls, Rear doors with mechanical childproof lock, Side-impact protection, Three-point seat belts for all seats, including pyrotechnic belt tensioners in the front and belt force limiters in the front and outer rear seats, Warning triangle with first-aid kit,
Vehicle Monitoring, Vehicle Set-Up, Remote Retrieval of Vehicle Status, Send2Car function, Mercedes-Benz emergency call system, Active Brake Assist, Active Parking Assist with PARKTRONIC
Follow Me Home HeadlampsYesYes
Rear CameraYesYes
Anti Theft DeviceYesYes
Anti Pinch Power Windows
Driver's Window
Driver's Window
Speed AlertYesYes
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockYesYes
Knee AirbagsYesYes
Isofix Child Seat MountsYesYes
Heads Up DisplayYes
-
Pretensioners And Force Limiter SeatbeltsYesYes
Sos Emergency AssistanceYes
-
Blind Spot MonitorYes
-
Lane Watch CameraNo
-
Geo Fence AlertYesYes
Hill Descent ControlYes
-
Hill AssistNoYes
Impact Sensing Auto Door UnlockYesYes
360 View CameraYes
-
Entertainment & Communication
Cd PlayerNo
-
Cd ChangerNo
-
Dvd PlayerNo
-
RadioYes
-
Audio System Remote ControlNo
-
Mirror LinkYes
-
Speakers FrontYesYes
Speakers RearYesYes
Integrated2DINAudioYesYes
Wireless Phone ChargingYesYes
USB And Auxiliary InputYesYes
Bluetooth ConnectivityYesYes
Wifi ConnectivityYes
-
CompassYesYes
Touch ScreenYesYes
Touch Screen Size
12.3
10.25inch
Connectivity
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android Auto,Apple CarPlay
Android AutoYesYes
Apple Car PlayYesYes
Internal StorageYes
-
Number Of Speaker
16
-
Rear Entertainment SystemYes
-
Additional Features
iDrive Touch with handwriting recognition with direct access buttons, Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (464 W),Wireless Smartphone Integration, Fully Digital Instrument Display with 31.2cm (12.3”) display adapted to individual character design for Drive modes, BMW Gesture Control
Touch inputs, Personalisation,Alexa Home Integration with Mercedes me
Warranty
Introduction DateNoNo
Warranty TimeNoNo
Warranty DistanceNoNo
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Pros and Cons

  • Pros
  • Cons

    BMW 5 Series

    • Rewarding to drive
    • Supple ride
    • Solidly built
    • Feature loaded

    Mercedes-Benz GLB

    • Looks butch and muscular
    • An allrounder in the truest sense
    • Available with petrol, diesel and an electric drivetrain
    • Feels luxurious

    BMW 5 Series

    • Rear seat experience
    • Sharp bumps can upset the suspension

    Mercedes-Benz GLB

    • 3rd row space is not enough for adults.
    • Priced at a premium as it is a full import.

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BMW 5 Series price starts at Rs 65.40 Lakh & Mercedes-Benz GLB price starts at Rs 63.80 Lakh in New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz GLB is cheaper between these two cars.
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