The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive48i Automatic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes GLE 400 d 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (19 - ..)
€ 70,900

€ 76,100

€ 70,900
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 xDrive48i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 400 d.
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
68.5
76.1
86.5
69.8
76.7
84.9
76.1 in
Width
76.7 in
86.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
68.5 in
Height
69.8 in
115.5
191.1
117.9
193.9
191.1 in
Length
193.9 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
4806 lb
Curb Weight
4993 lb
6140 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6768 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.74 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
E70
Generation
W167
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 656
N62-B48
Engine Code
OM 656.929

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.8 L / 235 cu in
Displacement
2.9 L / 142 cu in
350 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
325 hp
at 3600 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 hp
325 hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
350 lb‑ft
at 3400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive48i
350 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes GLE 400 d
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13.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.36 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive48i
13.73 lb/hp
15.36 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive48i
20 mpg
33 mpg
Mercedes GLE 400 d
14 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
37 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
440 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW X5 xDrive48i
440 mi
561 mi
Mercedes GLE 400 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive48i
227.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 400 d
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive48i
Mercedes GLE 400 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1775 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft













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