Short answer: the Range Rover Velar is the lower-priced, design-led choice, while the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE ask about ₹10 lakh* more for six-cylinder engines. The Velar starts at ₹88.50 lakh*, the X5 at ₹96.90 lakh* and the GLE at ₹1.00 crore* ex-showroom. The X5 has the most powerful petrol engine and the GLE the strongest diesel.
Key facts.
Range Rover Velar: from ₹88.50 lakh*. A 2.0-litre petrol with 250hp and 365Nm, or a 2.0-litre diesel with 204hp and 430Nm.
BMW X5: ₹96.90 lakh* to ₹1.13 crore*. A 381hp 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol or a 286hp 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel, both with an 8-speed automatic and AWD.
Mercedes-Benz GLE: from ₹1.00 crore*. The GLE 450d has a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel with 367hp and 700Nm, and a 2.0-litre 300d is also offered.
Price and specifications compared.
Range Rover Velar | BMW X5 | Mercedes-Benz GLE | |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price* | ₹88.50 lakh | ₹96.90 lakh | ₹1.00 crore |
Petrol | 2.0-litre, 250hp, 365Nm | 3.0-litre six, 381hp | AMG versions |
Diesel | 2.0-litre, 204hp, 430Nm | 3.0-litre six, 286hp | 2.0-litre (300d); 3.0-litre six, 367hp, 700Nm (450d) |
Gearbox and drive | Automatic, AWD | 8-speed automatic, AWD | Automatic, 4Matic AWD |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Velar | It starts ₹8.40 lakh* below the X5 and ₹11.50 lakh* below the GLE. |
Petrol power | BMW X5 | 381hp from a 3.0-litre six, against 250hp for the Velar. |
Diesel muscle | GLE | The 450d makes 367hp and 700Nm. |
Engine layout | X5 and GLE | Both offer six-cylinder engines. The Velar uses four-cylinder engines. |
Rear-seat features | GLE | Autocar India lists powered recline and a sliding rear seat. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Range Rover Velar if design and value matter most and a four-cylinder engine is enough for you. Autocar India notes that it is priced below the GLE and X5.
Choose the BMW X5 if you want the most powerful petrol engine here.
Choose the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you want a strong six-cylinder diesel and the most adjustable rear seat.
See the Velar in Noida.
Shiva Motocorp at A-108, Sector 5, Noida, can arrange a Velar test drive and an on-road quote for your city and registration type. See our Land Rover dealer page for Delhi NCR. If you want a smaller Range Rover, read Range Rover Evoque vs BMW X3 vs Mercedes-Benz GLC. If you want more power, read Range Rover Sport vs Porsche Cayenne vs Mercedes-Benz GLE.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: Velar, X5 or GLE?
The Range Rover Velar, from ₹88.50 lakh* ex-showroom. The BMW X5 starts at ₹96.90 lakh* and the Mercedes-Benz GLE at ₹1.00 crore*.
Does the Range Rover Velar have a six-cylinder engine in India?
No. The Velar is sold with 2.0-litre four-cylinder engines: a 250hp petrol and a 204hp diesel.
Is the BMW X5 a seven-seater in India?
No. Autocar India says the X5 sold in India seats five.
Which is the most powerful of the three?
The BMW X5 petrol, with 381hp from a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are starting ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Motocorp, Noida before you book.
Sources.
Land Rover India: Range Rover Velar, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Range Rover Velar, checked November 2026
Autocar India: BMW X5, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mercedes-Benz GLE, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Land Rover dealer through Shiva Motocorp, A-108, Sector 5, Noida.
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
