Compare Mercedes-Benz GLS vs Mahindra Thar vs Porsche Cayenne

GLS vs Thar vs Cayenne Features

• Safety

  NCAP Rating (Best - 5 Star)	Not Tested	4 Star (Global NCAP)	5 Star (Euro NCAP)
  Airbags	9 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)	2 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger)	9 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, 2 Rear Passenger Side)
  Forward Collision Warning
  Automatic Emergency Braking
  High-beam Assist
  Seat Belt Warning
  Child Lock
  Anchor Points for Child Seat
  Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph	1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
  Speed Sensing Door Lock
  Anti theft Engine immobilizer
  Middle rear three-point seatbelt
  Flashing Emergency Brake Light
  Central Locking	Keyless	Remote	Remote

• Sensors, Warnings, & Indicators

  Type of Instrument Cluster / Dashboard Display	Digital	Analogue - Digital	Digital
  Mileage or Average Fuel Consumption
  Real Time Mileage
  Average Speed
  Distance to Empty
  Trip Meter	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 2 Trips	Electronic 1 Trip
  Low Fuel Warning
  Door Not Closed Warning
  Adjustable Cluster Brightness
  Active Gear Display
  Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
  Gear Shift Indicator
  Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Rear	Front & Rear
  Parking Assist	360 Degree Camera	Visual display	Reverse Camera with Guidance
  Clock	Digital	Digital	Digital
  Heads Up Display (HUD)
  Headlights On Reminder
  Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Analogue

• Telematics

  Find My Car
  Vehicle Status on App
  Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via app
  Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via app
  Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via app
  Emergency Call
  Over The Air (OTA) Updates
  Geo-Fence

• Music and Infotainment

  Integrated Music System
  Infotainment Display
  Voice Command Support
  Android / Apple Connectivity	Android Auto (Yes), Apple Car Play (Yes)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (No)	Android Auto (No), Apple Car Play (Yes)
  Steering Mounted Controls
  Wireless Charger
  GPS & Navigation
  Speakers
  FM Radio
  Bluetooth Connectivity
  USB / Pen-Drive Support
  Aux Support
  iPod Compatibility
  Internal Hard-disk
  Display for Rear Passengers
  CD Player
  MP3 Playback

• Comfort & Convenience

  Push Button Start / Stop
  Cruise Control Driving Mode
  Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt	Tilt & Telescopic
  Air Conditioner	Yes (Automatic Five Zone)	Yes (Manual)	Yes (Automatic Four Zone)
  Heater
  Front AC	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls	Single Zone, Common Fan Speed Control	Two Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  Rear AC	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest and on Roof, Individual Fan Speed Controls	-	Two Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
  AC for Third Row	Vents on Roof , Fan Speed Controls	-	-
  Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
  Anti-glare Rear View Mirrors	Electronic - All	Manual - Internal Only	Electronic - All
  12V Power Outlets
  Boot Access from the Last Row Seats
  Head Rest for Middle Rear Seat

• Braking & Traction

  Brake Type - Front	Ventilated Disc	Disc	Disc
  Break Type - Rear	Ventilated Disc	Drum	Disc
  ABS - Anti Lock Braking System
  EBD - Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  Brake Assist in Emergency (BA)
  Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  Traction Control
  Hill Hold Assist
  Hill Descent Control
  Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
  Differential Lock
  Ride Height Adjustment

• Seats

  Seat Upholstery	Artificial Leather	Vinyl	Leather
  Ventilated Seats
  Ventilated Seat Type
  Adjustment Options - 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)	8 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down, seat height up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Front Passanger 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)	6 way manually adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Rear Row Seat	6 way electrically adjustable (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, headrest up / down)	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-
  Adjustment Options - Third Row Seat	2 way manually adjustable (headrest up / down)	-	-
  Driver Armrest
  Armrest for Rear Seat
  Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
  Rear Passenger Seats Type	Bench	Bench	Captain Seats
  Folding Rear Seat
  Split Rear Seat
  Third Row Seats Type
  Split Third Row Seat

• Doors, Windows Mirrors & Wipers

  Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front & Rear
  WIndow Control: One Touch - Up
  Window Control: One Touch -Down
  Rain-sensing Wipers
  Rear Wiper
  Rear Glass Defogger
  Exterior Door Handles	Body Coloured	Black	Body Coloured
  Interior Door Handles	Chrome	Black	Chrome
  Blinds - Side Window
  Blinds - Rear Windshield
  Doot Sill Plates
  Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)	Dual Tone	Black	Body Coloured
  Adjustable ORVM	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Internally Adjustable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
  Turn Indicators on ORVM
  Boot / Dikki Opener	Internal with Remote	Internal	Internal with Remote

• Head & Tail Lights

  Headlights	LED	Halogen	LED
  Automatic Head Lights
  Headlight Height Adjuster
  Follow me home head Lights
  Cornering Headlights
  Daytime Running Lights	LED	LED	LED
  Fog Lamps	LED on front, LED on rear	-	LED on front, LED on rear
  Tail Light	LED	LED	LED
  Puddle Lights

• Interiors, Lights & Storage inside Cabin

  Interiors	Dual Tone	Single Tone	Single Tone
  Leather-wrapped Steering
  Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
  Interior Colour(s)	Macchiato Beige / Black, Espresso Brown / Black, Anthracite / Black	Black	Black, Slate Grey
  Lights inside Cabin	Front and Rear	Centre	Front and Rear
  Ambient or soft Interior Lighting
  Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front Only	Front Only
  Light inside Glove Box
  Storage in Driver Armrest
  Pockets inside Door
  Pockets in Front Seat-back
  Lights on Vanity Mirrors
  Reading Lamp for Rear Passengers
  Third Row Cup Holders
  Sunglass Holder

• Exterior

  Sunroof / Moonroof
  Chrome Finish Exhaust pipe
  Body Coloured Bumpers
  Body Kit
  Rub - Strips

• Manufacturer Warranty

  Warranty (Years)	2	3	5
  Warranty (Max Kilometres)	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
  Battery Warranty (Max Kilometres)

GLS vs Thar vs Cayenne Specifications

• Engine & Performance

  Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel	Petrol
  Transmission	Automatic (TC) - 9 Gears, Paddle Shift, Sport Mode	Manual - 6 Gears	Automatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
  Top Speed	-	-	248
  Time for 0-100 kmph Acceleration	-	14.3	6
  4x4 or All Wheel Drive	Torque-On-Demand	No	Full-time
  Mileage - ARAI Reported	-	-	10.8
  Driving Range (km)	-	-	815
  Engine	2999 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	1497 cc, 4 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC	2995 cc, 6 Cylinders In V Shape, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
  Engine Type	M256 Turbocharged I6 with Integrated Starter-Alternator	D117 CRDe	3.0L Turbocharged V6
  Peak Power (bhp@rpm)	375 bhp @ 5800 rpm	117 bhp @ 3500 rpm	348 bhp @ 5400 rpm
  Peak Torque (Nm@rpm)	500 Nm @ 1800 rpm	300 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm	500 Nm @ 1450 rpm
  Turbo / SuperCharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
  Drivetrain	AWD	RWD	AWD
  Others	Regenerative Braking, Idle Start/Stop	-	Idle Start/Stop
  Emission Standard	BS 6	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2

• Steering, Tyres, & Suspnsions

  Steering Type	Power assisted (Electric)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)	Power assisted (Hydraulic)
  Minimum Turning Radius	6	-	-
  Suspension - Front	Independent, Double Wishbone, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Independent Double Wishbone with Coil Over Damper & Stabiliser Bar	Fully independent extra-large format double wishbone
  Suspension - Rear	Independent, Multi-link, Air Suspension with Adaptive Damping	Multilink solid Rear Axle with Coil spring & Stabiliser Bar	fully independent multi-link suspension
  Wheels Type	Alloy Wheels	Steel Rims	Alloy Wheels
  Tyres Size - Front	275 / 45 R21	245 / 75 R16	255 / 55 R19
  Tyres Size - Rear	315 / 40 R21	245 / 75 R16	275 / 50 R19
  Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Steel	Alloy

• Size, Weight, & Dimensions

  Bootspace / Dicky Capacity (L)	493	-	645
  Fuel Tank Capacity (L)	90	45	75
  Passenger Capacity	7	4	5
  Length (mm)	5209	3985	4930
  Width (mm)	2157	1820	1983
  Height (mm)	1823	1850	1698
  Wheelbase (mm)	3135	2450	2895
  Ground Clearance (mm)	200	226	210
  Curb Weight (kgs)	2460	-	2295
  No of Seating Rows	3	2	2
  No of Doors	5	3	5

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Overall Rating	0/5 0 Ratings Reviews	4.1/5 35 Ratings 28 Reviews	4/5 5 Ratings 1 Reviews
Rating Parameters	-	4.3 Exterior	-
	-	4.1 Interior	-
	-	4.2 Ride Quality	-