BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
| BMW X5 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Despite less power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 83 litres | 85 litres | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X5 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| BMW X5 and Mercedes GLE are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 645 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1860 litres | 2055 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 195 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`800 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`135 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 665 kg | 855 kg | |
| BMW X5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 29 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 51 400 | 50 400 | |
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