The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X5 xDrive50i Automatic (10 - 13) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 76,800

€ 76,900

€ 76,800
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 xDrive50i is 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500
69.9
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
69.9 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
191.2
114.8
189.7
191.2 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500
4993 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6327 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.32 %

General
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
402 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X5 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive50i
12.42 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X5 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive50i
19 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
13 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
423 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X5 xDrive50i
423 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X5 xDrive50i
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