BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 330 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X5 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.8 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW X5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that by driving the BMW X5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X5 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 940 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: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6, BMW 6 sērija | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | |
| 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 2055 litres | |
| BMW X5 has 20 litres more 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`940 kg | 3`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`200 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 740 kg | 880 kg | |
| BMW X5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 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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