The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive30d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 75,500

€ 82,300

€ 75,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 82,300
ⓘ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 is 4.6 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 3.9 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
66.8
78.9
87.1
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.9 in
Width
76.2 in
87.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.8 in
Height
70.7 in
117.1
194.3
114.8
189.7
194.3 in
Length
189.7 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6305 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
G06
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
B57-D30
Engine Code
M 278.928

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
261 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive30d
457 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d
18.46 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d
39 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
815 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d
815 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
197 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d
125.5 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive30d
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1488 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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