How does the performance compare between Lucid Air Pure RWD and Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC?

The Lucid Air Pure RWD delivers 480 hp power and 600 Nm torque, compared to Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC which produces 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque.

Side-by-Side

Lucid Air Pure RWD ₹ 1.25 Crore

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC ₹ 1.29 Crore

Head-to-Head Showdown

Lucid Air Pure RWD vs Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.

Lucid Motors

Lucid Air Pure RWD

₹ 1.25 Crore

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Mercedes Benz

Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC

₹ 1.29 Crore

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Key Specifications Matrix

480 hp

Power

326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm

600 Nm

Torque

700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm

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Engine / Motor

2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM656 Turbocharged I6

Automatic

Gearbox

Automatic

Single motor RWD

Drivetrain

4matic AWD

Electric

Fuel

Diesel

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Economy / Range

12.5 km/l

5 Seater

Seating

7 Seater

Airbags

Full Technical Specifications

Comprehensive Breakdown

Specification	Lucid Air Pure RWD	Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC
Pricing & Availability
Price Amount	₹ 1.25 Crore	₹ 1.29 Crore
Price Type	Ex-Showroom	Ex-Showroom
Engine
Fuel	Electric	Diesel
Power	480 hp	326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm
Torque	600 Nm	700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm
Transmission	Single speed Drive ratio: 7.06:1	Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Drivetrain	Single motor RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)	4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive)
Emission Standard	Zero emission vehicle (ZEV)	BS 6
Engine Misc	Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) Permanent magnet AC motor It can only be started when in Drive mode, with a valid Key Fob, Valet Card or Paired Mobile Phone 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds	Idle Start/Stop
Electric Range	660 km (410 miles) with 19 inch wheels	1125 Km
Engine	—	2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
Engine Type	—	OM656 Turbocharged I6
Fuel Capacity	—	90 litres
Fuel Economy	—	12.5 km/l
Body
Length	4957.3mm	5207 mm
Width	1936.2mm (without mirrors), 2195.7mm (with mirrors)	2157 mm
Height	1408.5mm	1823 mm
Wheelbase	2960mm	3135 mm
Turn Radius	5.95m	6 metres
Front Tyre	245/45 R19	275 / 45 R21
Rear Tyre	245/45 R19	315 / 40 R21
Front Suspension	Independent 5 link with stabilizer bar	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Rear Suspension	Independent integral link with stabilizer bar	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping
Steering	Rack and pinion with electronic power steering Speed sensitive assist Number of turns lock to lock: 2.3 turns	Power assisted (Electric)
Ground Clearance	—	200 mm
Kerb weight	—	2505 kg
Wheel	—	Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel	—	Space Saver
Safety
NCAP Rating	5 Star (Euro NCAP)	—
Airbags	8 Airbags: Front passenger airbag, Side airbags (seat mounted), Curtain airbags, Driver’s airbag	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
Front Brake	Disc Calipers: Six piston fixed Rotors: Ventilated, Diameter 15 inch (380mm) Rotor Thickness: 1.5 inch (38mm) Brake pad thickness: 0.43 inch (11mm)	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Calipers: Four piston fixed Rotors: Ventilated, Diameter 14.75 inch (375mm) Rotor Thickness: 1.18 inch (30mm) Brake pad thickness: 0.35 inch (9mm)	Ventilated Disc
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	Yes	Yes
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)	Yes	Yes
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	Automatic Park In: Takes control of shifting, accelerating, braking and steering the vehicle into a parking space Automatic Park Out: used to help exit parallel parking spaces Surround view monitoring: Uses exterior cameras to display the immediate vehicle surroundings in real time Helps in parking and exits with reduced visibility Available when the vehicle speed is less than 9mph (15 km/h) Rear view monitoring: automatically displays the rear camera view on the right cockpit panel when vehicle shifts into reverse Park distance warning: uses the exterior sensors to provide visual and audible alerts when vehicle is slowly moving towards a potential hazard (available only at speeds below 15 km/h)	360 Degree Camera
Central Lock	Yes	Keyless
Speed Sensitive Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	—	Yes
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	—	Yes
Hill Hold Control	—	Yes
Hill Descent Control	—	Yes
Parking Sensors	—	Front & Rear
Speed Warning	—	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Dynamic Brake Lights	—	Yes
Seatbelt Warning	—	Yes
Mid Rear Seat Belt	—	Yes
Child Seat Anchor Point	—	Yes
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Exterior
Headlight	Intelligent Micro Lens Array headlights	LED
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Light	Rear fog lights	LED on front, LED on rear
Taillamp	LED Sweeping speedform tailight	LED
Number of Doors	—	5 Doors
Follow Me Home Headlamps	—	Yes
Cornering Headlamps	—	Intelligent
Headlamp Levelling	—	Yes
ORVM	—	Dual Tone (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable)
Turn Indicators on ORVM	—	Yes
External Door Handles	—	Body Coloured
Rain Sensing Wipers	—	Yes
Body Coloured Bumper	—	Yes
Chrome Exhaust	—	Yes
Body Kit	—	Cladding - Body Coloured
Rub Strips	—	Black
Interior
Interior	Mohave Purluxe Mohave Purluxe with Alcantara Headliner	Dual Tone
Seating Capacity	5	7 Person
Driver Armrest	Yes	Yes
Driver Armrest Storage	Yes	Yes
Anti Glare Mirror	Auto Dimming	Electronic - All
Scuff Plates	—	Metallic
Seating Row	—	3 Rows
Driver Seat	—	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Front Passenger Seat	—	14 way electrically adjustable with 3 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, extended thigh support forward / back)
Headrest	—	Front, Second & Third
Front Seat Back Pocket	—	Yes
Rear Seat	—	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)
Rear Seat Type	—	Bench
Rear Seat Folding	—	Full
Rear Seat Split	—	40:20:40 split
Mid Rear Head Rest	—	Yes
Third Row Seat	—	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)
Third Row Seat Type	—	Bench
Third Row Seat Split	—	50:50 split
Ventilated Seats	—	Heated and cooled
Interior Colour	—	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black
Seat Upholstery	—	Artificial Leather
Leather Steering	—	Yes
Interior Door Handles	—	Chrome
Door Pockets	—	Front & Rear
Cabin Boot Access	—	Yes
Boot Opener	—	Internal with Remote
Interior Ambient Light	—	64
Interior Ambient Lights	—	Multi-colour
Puddle Lamp	—	Yes
Cabin Lamp	—	Front and Rear
Vanity Mirror Light	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Rear Reading Lamp	—	Yes
Infotainment
Display	Touch-screen, Floating Glass cockpit	LCD Display
Screen Size	34 inch (86 cm), 5K resolution	12.3 inch
Connectivity	WiFi, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)
Integrated Music System	Surreal Sound with 21 speakers Dolby Atmos Surreal Sound Pro available as an option	Yes
Speakers	21	6+
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Phone & Audio Streaming
Radio	Yes	Yes
Alexa	Yes	Yes
Rear Screen	—	Yes
Voice Command	—	Yes
GPS	—	Yes
Auxiliary Port	—	Yes
USB	—	Yes
Instrument	—	Digital
Tripmeter	—	Electronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Average Speed	—	Yes
Instant Fuel Consumption	—	Yes
Clock	—	Digital
Low Fuel Warning	—	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	—	Yes
Gear Indicator	—	Yes
Shift Indicator	—	Yes
Tachometer	—	Digital
Cluster Brightness Adjustment	—	Yes
Internal Hard Drive	—	Yes
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Comfort
AC	Fully automatic Four Zone climate control (HVAC - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioner)	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Front AC	—	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Rear AC	—	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls
Third Row AC	—	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls
Heater	—	Yes
Cruise Control	—	Yes
Keyless Button Start	—	Yes
Steering Adjust	—	Tilt & Telescopic
Power Windows	—	Front & Rear
Window One Touch Down	—	All
Window One Touch Up	—	All
Side Blinds on Windows	—	Rear - Electric
Rear Defogger	—	Yes
Rear Wiper	—	Yes
Sunroof	—	Panoramic Sunroof
Vanity Mirror	—	Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight Ignition On Reminder	—	Yes
12V Power Outlet	—	2
Cupholder	—	Front & Rear
Sunglass Holder	—	Yes
Third Row Cup Holder	—	Yes
Battery
Battery	Two types of batteries: High voltage battery: 88 kWh Two 12V AGM batteries (Absorbed Glass Mat) for infotainment displays and safety systems: 18 Ah High voltage battery: Lithium ion 12V battery: Deep Cycle High voltage battery: Liquid cooled CCS plug (Combined Charging System) Wunderbox: Built-in charger 900V+ architecture Upto 200 miles of charge in about 12 minutes Works at almost all public charging stations	—
Other
Find My Car	—	Yes
Geofencing	—	Yes
Car Status Via App	—	Yes
Emergency Call System	—	Yes
OTA Update	—	Yes
Car Unlock via App	—	Yes
Sunroof via App	—	Yes
Remote Light Flash via App	—	Yes
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Warranty
Warranty (Years)	4	2
Warranty (Km)	80000	Unlimited
Battery Warranty (Years)	8	—
Battery Warranty (Km)	160000	—

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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Lucid Air Pure RWD and Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC.

The Lucid Air Pure RWD is priced at ₹ 1.25 Crore, while the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.29 Crore.

The Lucid Air Pure RWD delivers 480 hp power and 600 Nm torque, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC which produces 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque.

Lucid Air Pure RWD features a Automatic gearbox with Electric fuel, while Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC comes with a Automatic gearbox and Diesel fuel.