The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)

€ 60,800
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW X5 xDrive35d
€ 76,900
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 60,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900

ⓘ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 xDrive35d is 1.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLE 500
68.5
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
76.1
86.5
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
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 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
115.5
191.1
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
114.8
189.7
191.1 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLE 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X5 xDrive35d Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)

General

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLE 500
E70
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)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
M57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
282 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive35d
428 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLE 500
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35d

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
17.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35d
17.08 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X5 xDrive35d
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35d
28 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
636 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35d
636 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
170.8 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35d
170.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
354 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X5 xDrive35d
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