The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 16) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid X6 (10 - 12)
€ 69,700

€ 103,000

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,000
ⓘ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 Mercedes GLE 450 AMG is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 3.9 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid X6.
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
70.7
76.2
84.9
66.8
78.1
86.4
76.2 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.8 in
114.8
189.7
115.5
192
189.7 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
4806 lb
Curb Weight
5567 lb
6460 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6834 lb

Weight Difference:
761 lb
13.67 %

General
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
W166
Generation
E71
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N63
M 276.821
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
478 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
362 hp
478 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
384 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
384 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Performance
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW ActiveHybrid X6
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13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.65 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
13.28 lb/hp
11.65 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
27 mpg
24 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
672 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
672 mi
534 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
162.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 450 AMG
BMW ActiveHybrid X6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1653 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.3 cu ft












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