The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 M Sport-Automatic (09 - 13)
€ 82,300

€ 109,700

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 109,700
ⓘ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 500 is 1.3 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 M.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
70.7
76.2
84.9
69.4
78.5
86.5
76.2 in
Width
78.5 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.5 in
70.7 in
Height
69.4 in
114.8
189.7
115.5
191
189.7 in
Length
191 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5247 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6404 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
6.1 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
W166
Generation
E70
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW S63
M 278.928
Engine Code
S63-B44

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
547 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
547 hp
BMW X5 M
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
BMW X5 M
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 M
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
9.59 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
17 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
17 mpg
BMW X5 M
17 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
556 mi
Range
380 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
380 mi
BMW X5 M
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).
263.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
263.3 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
523 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft













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