The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)

€ 82,300
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 59,400
 BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive30d
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 59,400

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive30d.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
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
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)
115.5
192.4
189.7 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.02 %
BMW X5 xDrive30d Steptronic (13 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
W166
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 xDrive30d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N57
M 278.928
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
449 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
254 hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive30d

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10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.62 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
18.62 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive30d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
38 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive30d
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
852 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
852 mi
BMW X5 xDrive30d
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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive30d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 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