The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

€ 53,100
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive30i
€ 82,300
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 53,100
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 a little. The BMW X5 xDrive30i is 1.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
76.1
86.5
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
76.1 in
Width
76.2 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.5 in
Height
70.7 in
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
191.1 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive30i Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
7.16 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)

General

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N52-B30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
268 hp
at 6650 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
268 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
232 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive30i
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30i

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
17.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30i
17.07 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30i
23 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30i
518 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 xDrive30i
193.3 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive30i
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
49.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft