The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 M Steptronic Sport (20 - ..)
€ 82,300

€ 128,100

€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 128,100
ⓘ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 500 is 4.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW X5 M.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
70.7
76.2
84.9
68.8
79.3
87.3
76.2 in
Width
79.3 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
87.3 in
70.7 in
Height
68.8 in
114.8
189.7
117
194.4
189.7 in
Length
194.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
117 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5258 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
6.3 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
W166
Generation
G05
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
8-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
592 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
592 hp
BMW X5 M
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
553 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
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 M
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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.88 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
8.88 lb/hp
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
18 mpg
BMW X5 M
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.9 gal
556 mi
Range
403 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
403 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).
242.5 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
242.5 kWh
BMW X5 M
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 M
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
18.4 cu ft












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