The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 70,900

€ 58,500

€ 70,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,500
ⓘ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 xDrive48i is 1.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 250 d.
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
68.5
76.1
86.5
70.7
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
115.5
191.1
114.8
189.7
191.1 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4575 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
4.81 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
E70
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
N62-B48
Engine Code
OM 651.960

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
201 hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive48i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 250 d
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
14 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
440 mi
Range
805 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
805 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Environmental Impact
227.4 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).
111 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
111 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 250 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1709 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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