BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Verdict
At RM734,800 versus RM999,888, the BMW X6 is the sharper buy if you want pace and luggage room without stepping into a larger seven-seater. It is quicker to 100 km/h, taking 5.4 seconds against 6.1 seconds, and its 580-litre boot beats the GLS’ 355 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLS answers with seven seats, a bigger body, more power and torque, plus a four-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is less about badge rivalry and more about family size.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the quicker, cheaper five-seat SUV with the larger quoted boot.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLS if you need seven seats, more torque and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM 734,800; Mercedes-Benz GLS RM 999,888
- Seats: BMW X6 5; Mercedes-Benz GLS 7
- Power and torque: BMW X6 335 hp/450 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLS 362 hp/500 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 s; Mercedes-Benz GLS 6.1 s
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 L; Mercedes-Benz GLS 355 L
- Warranty: BMW X6 2 years; Mercedes-Benz GLS 4 years
X6
- Quicker 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 580-litre boot figure
- Costs RM265,088 less
- Only five seats
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Less power and torque
GLS
- Seven-seat cabin
- Higher 362 hp and 500 Nm outputs
- Longer four-year warranty
- Costs much more
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller quoted 355-litre boot
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 734,800✓ | RM 999,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Luxury |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Power | 335 hp | 362 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 500 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s✓ | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,207 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,157 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,823 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 3,135 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L✓ | 355 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 90 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637✓ | RM 1,638 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X6 vs GLS FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLS better?
The BMW X6 is better for most buyers who do not need seven seats, because it is cheaper, quicker and has the larger quoted boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLS is better if passenger capacity matters most.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS costs RM265,088 more than the BMW X6.
Which one is more practical for a family?
The Mercedes-Benz GLS is more practical for carrying people with seven seats against five. The BMW X6 is better for luggage on paper, with 580 litres versus 355 litres.