The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive35i Steptronic (14 - 18) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
€ 72,800

€ 82,300

€ 72,800
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 xDrive35i is 3.5 inches longer, 2.1 inches wider and 3.7 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
67
78.3
85.4
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.3 in
Width
76.2 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
67 in
Height
70.7 in
115.5
193.3
114.8
189.7
193.3 in
Length
189.7 in
115.5 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
4630 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6041 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.05 %

General
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
F16
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
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
N55-B30
Engine Code
M 278.928


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
302 hp
449 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive35i
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive35i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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15.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.97 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive35i
15.33 lb/hp
10.97 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive35i
28 mpg
23 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
621 mi
Range
556 mi
BMW X6 xDrive35i
621 mi
556 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 xDrive35i
161.1 kWh
197 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive35i
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1411 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft












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