The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X6 xDrive50i Steptronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18)
€ 80,800
€ 78,500
€ 80,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,500
ⓘ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 xDrive50i is 2.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 4.2 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500 e.
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
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 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
4993 lb
Curb Weight
5434 lb
6151 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6724 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
8.11 %
General
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
E71
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 X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
N63-B44
Engine Code
M 276.821

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
402 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
402 hp
436 hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW X6 xDrive50i
443 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Performance
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X6 xDrive50i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes GLE 500 e
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive50i
12.42 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive50i
19 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
13 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
423 mi
Range
1506 mi
BMW X6 xDrive50i
423 mi
1506 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
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).
62.4 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive50i
236.9 kWh
62.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
470 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X6 xDrive50i
Mercedes GLE 500 e
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
16.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft











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
















