The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 4.8i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 82,300

€ 69,500

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes GLE 500 is 3.5 cm shorter, 0.2 cm wider and 5.7 cm taller than the BMW X5 4.8i.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
1796
1935
2157
1739
1933
2197
1935 mm
Width
1933 mm
2157 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2197 mm
1796 mm
Height
1739 mm
2915
4819
2933
4854
4819 mm
Length
4854 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2180 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2785 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.46 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N62
M 278.928
Engine Code
N62-B48

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
4799 CC
449 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
350 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 bhp
350 bhp
BMW X5 4.8i
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
475 NM
at 3400 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
700 NM
475 NM
BMW X5 4.8i
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec

BMW X5 4.8i
▶ REPLAY
4.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.23 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLE 500
4.98 kg/bhp
6.23 kg/bhp
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
27 mpg
24 mpg
BMW X5 4.8i
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
No data
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
556 mi
Range
440 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
440 mi
BMW X5 4.8i
Environmental Impact
197 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).
227.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
227.4 kWh
BMW X5 4.8i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 4.8i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
605 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
620 L













2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1750 L