BMW X5 2013 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 306 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is a more dynamic driving. BMW X5 engine produces 61 HP less power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes GLE. Due to the lower power, BMW X5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 85 litres | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 840 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | 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 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X5 is 4 cm shorter than the Mercedes GLE, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW X5 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 650 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1870 litres | 2055 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes GLE may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X5 is 0.7 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`740 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`030 kg | 2`145 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 710 kg | 855 kg | |
| BMW X5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 20 procentiem less than Mercedes GLE. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 (€): | 21 000 | 46 200 | |
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