The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes GLE 500 e 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 18) vs. BMW X5 xDrive35i Steptronic (13 - 18)
€ 78,500

€ 67,200

€ 78,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,200
ⓘ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 e is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW X5 xDrive35i.
Mercedes GLE 500 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
70.7
76.2
84.9
69.4
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
114.8
189.7
115.5
192.4
189.7 in
Length
192.4 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
115.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes GLE 500 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5434 lb
Curb Weight
4641 lb
6724 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6041 lb

Weight Difference:
794 lb
14.61 %

General
Mercedes GLE 500 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
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 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
6-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Series
BMW N55
M 276.821
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
436 hp
at 5250 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
436 hp
302 hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
479 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mercedes GLE 500 e
479 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Performance
Mercedes GLE 500 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW X5 xDrive35i
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.37 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500 e
12.46 lb/hp
15.37 lb/hp
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes GLE 500 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500 e
71 mpg
28 mpg
BMW X5 xDrive35i
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
1506 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes GLE 500 e
1506 mi
621 mi
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Environmental Impact
62.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500 e
62.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
BMW X5 xDrive35i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
317 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes GLE 500 e
BMW X5 xDrive35i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 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