The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 250 d 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 58,500

€ 67,200

€ 58,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes GLE 250 d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
70.7
76.2
84.9
69.4
76.3
86
76.2 in
Width
76.3 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86 in
70.7 in
Height
69.4 in
114.8
189.7
115.5
192.4
189.7 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
4575 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.42 %

General
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
W166
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW N55
OM 651.960
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 250 d
201 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes GLE 250 d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 250 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 250 d
22.76 lb/hp
15.37 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 250 d
44 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
805 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLE 250 d
805 mi
621 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 250 d
111 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 250 d
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1709 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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