Head-to-Head Showdown
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC vs Tesla Model S
Detailed side-by-side comparison of prices, performance, dimensions, and features.
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Key Specifications Matrix
326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm
Power
670 hp
700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm
Torque
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2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC OM656 Turbocharged I6
Engine / Motor
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Automatic
Gearbox
Automatic
4matic AWD
Drivetrain
Dual motor AWD
Diesel
Fuel
Electric
12.5 km/l
Economy / Range
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7 Seater
Seating
5 Seater
9
Airbags
6
Full Technical Specifications
Comprehensive Breakdown| Specification | Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC | Tesla Model S |
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| Pricing & Availability | ||
| Price Amount | ₹ 1.29 Crore | ₹ 1.30 Crore |
| Price Type | Ex-Showroom | Ex-Showroom |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 2925 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC |
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| Fuel | Diesel |
Electric |
| Engine Type | OM656 Turbocharged I6 |
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| Power | 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm |
670 hp |
| Torque | 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm |
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| Transmission | Automatic (Torque Converter) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode |
Single speed automatic transmission |
| Drivetrain | 4matic AWD (All Wheel Drive) |
Dual motor AWD (All Wheel Drive) |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 litres |
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| Emission Standard | BS 6 |
Zero emission vehicle (ZEV) |
| Engine Misc | Idle Start/Stop |
Opening the door turns on the touchscreen and instrument panel 0-100 km/h in 3.1 seconds |
| Electric Range | 1125 Km |
648km (estimated) |
| Fuel Economy | 12.5 km/l |
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| Body | ||
| Length | 5207 mm |
5021mm |
| Width | 2157 mm |
1987mm (excluding mirrors), 2189mm (including mirrors) |
| Height | 1823 mm |
1431mm (normal setting) |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
117mm to 158mm |
| Wheelbase | 3135 mm |
2960mm |
| Turn Radius | 6 metres |
6.15m |
| Kerb weight | 2505 kg |
1961 - 2250 Kg |
| Front Tyre | 275 / 45 R21 |
255/45 R19 or 265/35Z R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 315 / 40 R21 |
285/40 R19 or 295/30Z R21 |
| Front Suspension | Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping |
Independent, double wishbone, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping |
Independent, multi-link, air spring with adaptive damper, stabilizer bar |
| Steering | Power assisted (Electric) |
Variable ratio rack and pinion with electronic power steering Speed sensitive 2.33 turns from lock to lock Yoke steering |
| Wheel | Alloy Wheels |
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| Spare Wheel | Space Saver |
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| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side) |
6 Airbags: Dual front airbgs, Seat mounted side airbags, Curtain airbags |
| Front Brake | Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| Rear Brake | Ventilated Disc |
Disc |
| ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) | Yes | Yes |
| EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | — |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Control | Yes | — |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | — |
| Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
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| Park Assist | 360 Degree Camera |
Visual and audio feedback |
| Speed Warning | 1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph |
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| Dynamic Brake Lights | Yes | — |
| Seatbelt Warning | Yes | — |
| Mid Rear Seat Belt | Yes | — |
| Child Seat Anchor Point | Yes | — |
| Central Lock | Keyless |
Yes |
| Speed Sensitive Door Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobilizer | Yes | Yes |
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| Exterior | ||
| Number of Doors | 5 Doors |
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| Headlight | LED |
Adaptive headlights with matrix LED |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes | — |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Yes | — |
| Cornering Headlamps | Intelligent |
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| Headlamp Levelling | Yes | — |
| Fog Light | LED on front, LED on rear |
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| ORVM | Dual Tone (Electrically Adjustable & Retractable) |
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| Turn Indicators on ORVM | Yes | — |
| Taillamp | LED |
Auto tail lights |
| External Door Handles | Body Coloured |
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| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | — |
| Body Coloured Bumper | Yes | — |
| Chrome Exhaust | Yes | — |
| Body Kit | Cladding - Body Coloured |
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| Rub Strips | Black |
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| Interior | ||
| Interior | Dual Tone |
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| Scuff Plates | Metallic |
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| Seating Capacity | 7 Person |
5 |
| Seating Row | 3 Rows |
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| 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) |
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| Driver Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
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| Driver Armrest Storage | Yes | — |
| Headrest | Front, Second & Third |
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| Front Seat Back Pocket | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat | 6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down) |
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| Rear Seat Type | Bench |
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| Rear Seat Folding | Full |
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| Rear Seat Split | 40:20:40 split |
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| Mid Rear Head Rest | Yes | — |
| Third Row Seat | 2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down) |
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| Third Row Seat Type | Bench |
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| Third Row Seat Split | 50:50 split |
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| Ventilated Seats | Heated and cooled |
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| Interior Colour | Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black |
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| Seat Upholstery | Artificial Leather |
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| Leather Steering | Yes | — |
| Interior Door Handles | Chrome |
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| Door Pockets | Front & Rear |
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| Cabin Boot Access | Yes | — |
| Boot Opener | Internal with Remote |
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| Anti Glare Mirror | Electronic - All |
Auto Dimming |
| Interior Ambient Light | 64 |
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| Interior Ambient Lights | Multi-colour |
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| Puddle Lamp | Yes | — |
| Cabin Lamp | Front and Rear |
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| Vanity Mirror Light | Driver & Co-Driver |
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| Rear Reading Lamp | Yes | — |
| Infotainment | ||
| Display | LCD Display |
Touch-screen Display |
| Screen Size | 12.3 inch |
17 inch with left right tilt, Resolution: 2200 x 1300 pixels |
| Rear Screen | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes) |
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| Integrated Music System | Yes | 960 watt audio system with active road noise reduction |
| Speakers | 6+ |
22 |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Voice Command | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Phone & Audio Streaming |
Yes |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| Auxiliary Port | Yes | — |
| Radio | Yes | — |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Instrument | Digital |
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| Tripmeter | Electronic 2 Trips |
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| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | — |
| Average Speed | Yes | — |
| Instant Fuel Consumption | Yes | — |
| Clock | Digital |
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| Low Fuel Warning | Yes | — |
| Door Ajar Warning | Yes | — |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | — |
| Shift Indicator | Yes | — |
| Tachometer | Digital |
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| Cluster Brightness Adjustment | Yes | — |
| Alexa | Yes | — |
| Internal Hard Drive | Yes | — |
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| Comfort | ||
| AC | Yes (Automatic Five Zone) |
Fully automatic temperature control (Tri zone) Air vents hidden throughout the cabin HEPA filtration |
| Front AC | Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
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| Rear AC | Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls |
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| Third Row AC | Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls |
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| Heater | Yes | — |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Keyless Button Start | Yes | — |
| Steering Adjust | Tilt & Telescopic |
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| Power Windows | Front & Rear |
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| Window One Touch Down | All |
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| Window One Touch Up | All |
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| Side Blinds on Windows | Rear - Electric |
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| Rear Defogger | Yes | — |
| Rear Wiper | Yes | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
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| Vanity Mirror | Driver & Co-Driver |
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| Headlight Ignition On Reminder | Yes | — |
| 12V Power Outlet | 2 |
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| Cupholder | Front & Rear |
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| Sunglass Holder | Yes | — |
| Third Row Cup Holder | Yes | — |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | — | 100 kWh Lithium ion Supercharging max: 250 kW Upto 360 km range in just 15 minutes on Tesla’s supercharger network Wall connector: charging speeds upto 70km of range added per hour, 24 ft cable Mobile connector: Using 110V it can povide upto 4.8km range per hour, using 240V outlet, it provides upto 48km range per hour |
| 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) | 2 |
4 |
| Warranty (Km) | Unlimited |
80000 |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 8 |
| Battery Warranty (Km) | — | 240000 |
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Comparison Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers and head-to-head performance highlights between the Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC and Tesla Model S.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC is priced at ₹ 1.29 Crore, while the Tesla Model S is priced at ₹ 1.30 Crore.
The Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC delivers 326 bhp @ 3600 - 4200 rpm power and 700 Nm @ 1200 - 3200 rpm torque, compared to the Tesla Model S which produces 670 hp power and N/A torque.
Mercedes-Benz GLS 400d 4MATIC features a Automatic gearbox with Diesel fuel, while Tesla Model S comes with a Automatic gearbox and Electric fuel.
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