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Archan mehta

•5w

Hello Autocar India, I want to buy the most powerful diesel SUV in India. My budget is between ₹1 crore and ₹1.5 crore, with about 50 % city and 50 % highway usage. I’m confused between the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d and the BMW X5 - which one should I choose?

Autocar India

•2w

Firstly, there is no Mercedes GLE 450d variant. There is a diesel 400d, but the variant you must be meaning is the Mercedes GLE 450 4MATIC petrol, which compares with the BMW X5 xDrive40i petrol.

Both the Mercedes-Benz GLE450 and the BMW X5 are very closely matched in power, using 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engines with 48V mild-hybrid systems. The GLE 450 4MATIC produces 375-380hp whilst the BMW X5 xDrive40i produces a near identical 375-380hp. Top of Form

The BMW X5 has slightly higher torque at 520Nm to the GLE 450’s 500Nm, which contributes to a more sporty feel.

In fact, the BMW X5 is known for a more sporty, engaging driving character, with quicker acceleration. Whilst the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 delivers power in a very linear, smooth manner, prioritising comfort and luxury.

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Swatson

•2w

And for your info, you can't buy the most powerful Diesel SUV in India under 1.5 Crores

Shreesha S Rao

•2w

I think Autocar needs to check their updates on cars, Mercedes Benz GLE comes with an option of 300d and 450d in diesel and 450 in petrol, and its the most powerful diesel car to buy in the market of about 385 hp with the mild hybrid combined where as the petrol delivers a power output of 410hp

Jay

•2w

Buy bmw Xdrive 30d m sport

Swatson

•2w

Range Rover HSE D350 mild hybrid

Swatson

•2w

If you want to buy the most powerful Diesel SUV , then where is the doubt. There is only one. Just buy it

Ravinder pal singh

•2w

hello autocar team, Please re check your facts that mercedes GLE and GLS both comes with diesel 450d now with 750 nm torque.

Jay

•2w

Yes exactly

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Lakshmikanth

•24w

I am looking to buy a new car for my wife. She has been using a Volvo XC90 T8 Excellence for the past 6-7 years. She enjoys driving herself but also uses a chauffeur at times. Most of her travel is within the city, typically around 30-50 km per day. I currently drive a Range Rover Sport Autobiography. She prefers an SUV, so we are looking for something in that segment. Could you please suggest the best SUV options suitable for her usage?

Autocar India

•2d

There are plenty of options to choose from - including your Range Rover Sport - which is good to drive and be driven in. However, since you already have one of those in the household, why not consider something different? Cars like the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 are good options, but since her travel is primarily in the city, an interesting and often overlooked option is the Lexus RX. Unlike her Volvo, this is a strong hybrid, not a PHEV, so there's no need to plug it in to keep the battery topped up. It's also quite enjoyable to drive, offering a serene rear-seat experience when she is chauffeur-driven. Plus, Lexus's uniquely Japanese take on luxury is unlike any other in the segment and would feel like a meaningful change from the Volvo. As a strong hybrid, running costs will be very low, which is a bonus.

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Nitin

•2d

For a chauffeur-driven family of 4, which is the more comfortable car under a ₹35 lakh budget: Innova HyCross, the Skoda Kodiaq 5-seater variant, or the Jeep Meridian 5-seater variant? Which one offers the best second-row legroom?

Autocar India

•27m

Of these three, your best bet is the Toyota Innova HyCross. Apart from being the most affordable of the three, its MPV shape allows for maximum interior space and flexibility, and it has the best second row. It's flexible, too, with seats that slide, fold and flip. This Toyota car also has the most comfortable suspension and will transport your family comfortably and relatively silently.The Skoda Kodiaq Lounge, sadly, is outside of your budget. Although it's more luxurious and equally refined, it's simply not as spacious as the Toyota.The Jeep Meridian has strong badge value and a luxurious interior, but it's not as spacious, comfortable or refined as the Innova Hycross. Both SUVs are high on road presence, but just can't match the packaging superiority of the Toyota MPV.

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Sudhir Singh

•1d

I am confused between the Tata Safari petrol and the Scorpio N. Which would be better, and what's the major difference between the Tata Safari Pure X and Adventure X Plus?

Autocar India

•2h

The Safari's three rows are much more comfortable and spacious than the Mahindra Scorpio N's, and its suspension feels a lot plusher too, making it better to drive as well. Overall, the Tata Safari feels more polished in comparison, hence it gets our vote.The price difference between Pure X and Adventure X Plus variant of the Safari is approximately Rs 1.40 lakh (on-road), with the latter being more expensive. For the premium, the Adventure X Plus variant gets larger 18-inch alloys (vs 17s in the Pure X), drive modes, one-touch up and down driver's power window, electonic parking brake with auto hold, rear defogger, leatherette upholstery and an electric driver's seat with memory.While these are nice to have, none of these features is a deal-maker. Instead, the Pure X variant is very well-equipped and actually a better value for money.

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