BMW X6 2019 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 X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| 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 X6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, 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 X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.95 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger, but lower. BMW X6 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 630 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1530 litres | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X6 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes GLE. This could mean that the BMW X6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 525 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means BMW X6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`950 | 3`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X6 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 76 000 | no data | |
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