BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 - 462 HP | 211 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 760 NM | 350 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7.5 seconds | 3.8 - 7.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 2.0 - 11.6 | 1.3 - 11.5 | |
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BMW X5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLE. On average, BMW X5 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 214 mm (8.4 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X5 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.79 m | |
| BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. BMW X5 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means BMW X5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`957 kg | ~ 3`069 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`245 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 712 kg | ~ 826 kg | |
| BMW X5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 51 400 | 50 400 | |
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