The Comparative Analysis :
Tesla Model X 90D (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes GLE 500 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 15)
€ 113,300

€ 76,900

€ 113,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,900
ⓘ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 Tesla Model X 90D is 8.6 inches longer, 2.5 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Mercedes GLE 500.
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
66.3
78.7
89.4
70.7
76.2
84.9
78.7 in
Width
76.2 in
89.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.9 in
66.3 in
Height
70.7 in
116.7
198.3
114.8
189.7
198.3 in
Length
189.7 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
114.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
5432 lb
Curb Weight
4927 lb
6658 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6504 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
9.3 %

General
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
Model X
Generation
W166
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
Asynchronous motor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 278
L2S
Engine Code
M 278.928

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
8
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
4.7 L / 230 cu in
518 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5250 rpm
Tesla Model X 90D
518 hp
429 hp
Mercedes GLE 500
No data
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Tesla Model X 90D
lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Mercedes GLE 500
Performance
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

Tesla Model X 90D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes GLE 500
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10.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Tesla Model X 90D
10.49 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
Fuel Economy
33 kWh✽
( 100 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
21 mpg
Tesla Model X 90D
100 MPGe
21 mpg
Mercedes GLE 500
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
90 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
24.6 gal
269 mi
Range
525 mi
Tesla Model X 90D
269 mi
525 mi
Mercedes GLE 500
Environmental Impact
67.6 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).
208.4 kWh
Tesla Model X 90D
67.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Mercedes GLE 500
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
415 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Tesla Model X 90D
Mercedes GLE 500
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1576 lb
No data
Trunk Volume
19.5 cu ft






70.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
56.9 cu ft