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): | 6.2 | 7.6 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that by driving the BMW X6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 11 years | 9 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, if possible |
1530 litres | 2055 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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: | 2`950 kg | 3`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`215 kg | 2`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 735 kg | 880 kg | |
| BMW X6 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 X6 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 56 200 | 46 600 | |
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