The Comparative Analysis :

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)

€ 64,500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
€ 76,900
 Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 64,500
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 xDrive30d BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLE 500
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14)
78.1
86.4
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14)
115.5
192
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
114.8
189.7
192 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLE 500
4740 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
5897 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6504 lb
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.8 %
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)

General

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
242 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500

Performance

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLE 500
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

▶ REPLAY
19.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
19.59 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
32 mpg
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
27 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
714 mi
Range
525 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
714 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
152.2 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 X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
152.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 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