BMW X6 2014 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 630 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.8 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 64 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes GLE. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.2 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1340 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | 202 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes S klase | |
| 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: | 4.91 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
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BMW X6 is larger, but lower. BMW X6 is 11 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 6 cm wider, while the height of BMW X6 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | 2010 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X6 has 110 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 485 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X6 is 1 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`820 | 2`950 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 37 200 | no data | |
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