The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 M50d Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 86,700
€ 76,900
€ 86,700
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 considerably. The BMW X6 M50d is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
66.5
78.1
86.4
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.1 in
Width
76.2 in
86.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.5 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
192
114.8
189.7
192 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.45 %
General
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
E71
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)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-six diesel engine with three turbochargers (triturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-S
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
376 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X6 M50d
376 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
546 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X6 M50d
546 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 M50d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 500
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13.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
BMW X6 M50d
13.05 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X6 M50d
31 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
686 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X6 M50d
686 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW X6 M50d
158.4 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 M50d
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft
