The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 76,900
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 72,500
 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘ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 xDrive40e iPerformance.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
76.2
84.9
69.4
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 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 PLUS (15 - 15)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 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 xDrive40e iPerformance
4927 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6570 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.03 %
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
W166
Generation
F15
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 278
Engine Series
BMW N20
M 278.928
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.7 L / 230 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
309 hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.45 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
16.45 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
71 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
16 mpg
city
71 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
1601 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
1601 mi
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
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).
62.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
62.4 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1576 lb
Maximum Payload
1488 lb
19.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
56.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.7 cu ft