The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) vs. BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14)

€ 76,900
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15) Mercedes GLE 500
€ 64,500
 BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14) BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
€ 76,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes GLE 500 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 4.2 inches taller than the BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance.
Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
70.7
Blueprint Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
76.2
84.9
66.5
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance 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 PLUS (15 - 15)
114.8
189.7
Blueprint BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance 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 xDrive30d BluePerformance
4927 lb
Curb Weight
4740 lb
6504 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5897 lb
Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.8 %
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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)
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
429 hp
242 hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Performance

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
11.48 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
21 mpg
32 mpg
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
24.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
525 mi
Range
714 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
525 mi
714 mi
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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).
152.2 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
208.4 kWh
152.2 kWh
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes GLE 500
BMW X6 xDrive30d BluePerformance
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