The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40d Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 76,900

€ 65,800

€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,800
ⓘ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 6.7 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.4 cm taller than the BMW X5 xDrive40d.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
1796
1935
2157
1762
1938
2184
1935 mm
Width
1938 mm
2157 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2184 mm
1796 mm
Height
1762 mm
2915
4819
2933
4886
4819 mm
Length
4886 mm
2915 mm
Wheelbase
2933 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
2235 kg
Kerb Weight
2185 kg
2950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2820 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
2.24 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
W166
Generation
F15
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
V8 petrol 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
4663 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
429 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 bhp
309 bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
700 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
630 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
700 NM
630 NM
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec

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

BMW X5 xDrive40d
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5.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes GLE 500
5.21 kg/bhp
7.07 kg/bhp
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
26 mpg
46 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40d
19 mpg
city
40 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
93 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
525 mi
Range
852 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
852 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
127.6 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
258 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
715 kg
Maximum Payload
635 kg
690 L
Boot Capacity
650 L












2010 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1870 L