Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class (2026 – present) vs BMW iX5 (2026 – present): specs compared
The BMW iX5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 578 hp against 537 hp. At 5,207 mm, the Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class is 213 mm longer than the BMW iX5.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GLS-Class
2026 – present
|
BMW
iX5
2026 – present
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2026 – present | 2026 – present |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Electric |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 537 hp | 578 hp |
| Torque | 560 – 750 Nm | — |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 4.6 s |
| Top speed | — | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,207 mm | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 1,956 mm | 1,999 mm |
| Height | — | 1,748 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,134 mm | 3,035 mm |
| Curb weight | — | 2,825 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.