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Mercedes-Benz GLS 2013 vs BMW iX3 2026

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BMW iX3
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78/100 Relative score in this comparison

BMW iX3 — most powerful, most efficient

Mercedes-Benz GLS 56
BMW iX3 78
most powerful · BMW iX3 most efficient · BMW iX3 biggest boot · Mercedes-Benz GLS
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BMW iX3
BMW iX3
2026
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Relative score in this comparison /100 56 78
Price & ownership
Price range
Used market price 265,000 – 385,000 SAR (2021)
Engine
Fuel type Petrol Electric
Displacement 4.7 L
Cylinders 8
Power 455 hp 469 hp
Torque 700 Nm 645 Nm
Battery capacity 108.7 kWh
Electric range 805 km
Performance
0–100 km/h 5.3 s 4.9 s
Top speed 240 km/h 210 km/h
Transmission Automatic · 9 Single-speed (EV) · 1
Drivetrain All-wheel drive (AWD) All-wheel drive (AWD)
Fuel economy
Fuel economy 9.2 km/L
Tank capacity 100 L
Dimensions
Length 5,130 mm 4,782 mm
Width 1,982 mm 1,895 mm
Height 1,850 mm 1,635 mm
Wheelbase 3,075 mm 2,897 mm
Boot capacity 680 L 520 L
Weight 2,370 kg 2,285 kg
Ground clearance
Seats 7 5
Doors 5 5
Safety
Airbags 8
NCAP rating
ADAS systems 2
  • Adaptive cruise control (optional)
  • Active blind spot assist (optional)
4
  • Driving Assistant Professional
  • Front collision warning
  • Lane keeping assistant
  • Surround view
Features
Key features
  • X166 generation, sold as GL 2013–2015 then GLS 2016–2019 in KSA
  • Volume KSA variant: GLS 500 4.7L V8 biturbo (455 hp)
  • Seven seats with 4MATIC all-wheel drive
  • Air suspension standard on V8
  • Sixth-generation BMW eDrive
  • 800V charging at up to 400 kW
  • Panoramic iDrive display
  • 58L front storage (frunk)
Warranty
Warranty 4 years / 200,000 km

FAQs about this comparison

Which costs less in fuel?

At 20,000 km per year, BMW iX3 2026 costs roughly 810 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 4,739 SAR for Mercedes-Benz GLS 2013 (estimate at current Saudi prices).

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