The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 59,400
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 59,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW X5 xDrive30d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
76.3
86
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
76.3 in
Width
76.2 in
86 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
69.4 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
115.5
192.4
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
192.4 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.02 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
F15
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
254 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
18.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
18.62 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
38 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
852 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
852 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
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).
197 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
127.6 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1400 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
18.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
53 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft