Mercedes-Maybach GLS vs BMW X5 Comparison

Mercedes-Maybach GLS

BMW X5

How they stack

Our Take

2024 Mercedes-Maybach

GLS

2024 BMW

How they stack...

CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.

0.0

8.1

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Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS

Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

90L

1233 km

69L - 83L

131 to 1038 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$415,500

$134,900 - $241,900

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CarExpert's Take

Scott Collie

Contributor

Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Buttery smooth inline-six
Impressive interior technology suite
Solid value alongside Mercedes GLE

Misses

Limited rear seat space
Another year, another price rise
Petrol engine likes a drink in town

Standard Features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Wireless phone charger

Powered tailgate

Rear air vents

Adaptive cruise control

Climate control

Reversing sensors

Reversing camera

Autonomous emergency braking

Optional Features

Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$14,500)
Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
Night Pack (+$36,900)

Colours Available

The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:

Alpine White
M Carbon Black metallic
Black Sapphire metallic
Mineral White metallic
Phytonic Blue
Arctic Grey
Dravit Grey metallic
Tanzanite Blue metallic
Ametrine metallic

Reviews

8.1

2025 BMW X5 review

The updated BMW X5 remains a leader in the luxury SUV world, with a plush cabin, refined drive, and sharp design.

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Specs

Type
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ		TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ
Size (cc)
3982		2993 - 4395
Size (L)
4.0L		3.0L, 4.4L
Induction
BI TURBO V8		TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8
Camshaft
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM		VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
32		24 - 32
Power
410kW		210kW - 460kW
Power RPM
-		4000 - 6000
Torque
770Nm		520Nm - 750Nm
Torque RPM
-		1500 - 1850
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.5		10 - 16.5

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Mercedes-Maybach GLS vs BMW X5 Comparison