The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) vs. BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)

€ 82,300
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 69,100
 BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW X6 xDrive40d
€ 82,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100

ⓘ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 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive40d.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive40d
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
76.2
84.9
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
78.1
86.4
76.2 in
Width
78.1 in
84.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.4 in
70.7 in
Height
66.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)
115.5
192
189.7 in
Length
192 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive40d
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5975 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.23 %
BMW X6 xDrive40d Steptronic (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive40d
W166
Generation
E71
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 X6 xDrive40d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
449 hp
302 hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive40d

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive40d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive40d

▶ REPLAY
10.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
10.97 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive40d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
23 mpg
31 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive40d
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
556 mi
Range
704 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
556 mi
704 mi
BMW X6 xDrive40d
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).
154.3 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
197 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.1 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft