BMW X5 2023 vs Mercedes GLE 2023
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X5 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLE can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 | 2.0 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 - 530 HP | 252 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 750 NM | 400 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.3 - 6.1 seconds | 3.9 - 7.1 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.1 | 1.1 - 12.8 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 214 - 221 mm (8.4 - 8.7 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, 1 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X5 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 825 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 2065 litres | |
|
Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. BMW X5 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 195 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`981 kg | ~ 3`104 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`270 kg | ~ 2`383 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 711 kg | ~ 721 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 59 200 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW X5 has
|
Mercedes GLE has
| |