The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 59,400

€ 76,100

€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW X5 xDrive30d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400 d.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
69.4
76.3
86
69.8
76.7
84.9
76.3 in
Width
76.7 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
69.4 in
Height
69.8 in
115.5
192.4
117.9
193.9
192.4 in
Length
193.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
5.31 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
F15
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N57-D30
Engine Code
OM 656.929


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
254 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 400 d
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18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
18.62 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
38 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400 d
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
852 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
852 mi
561 mi
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Environmental Impact
127.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
148.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
127.6 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft