BMW X5 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification BMW X5 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1440 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1020 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: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 5 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. Mercedes GLE 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 | 1.77 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`820 kg | 2`890 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`070 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 750 kg | 720 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 50 000 | 51 200 | |
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