BMW X6 2014 vs Mercedes GLE 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.4 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 575 HP | 408 HP | |
| Torque: | 750 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X6 engine produces 167 HP more power than Mercedes GLE, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mercedes GLE. Thanks to more power BMW X6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW X6 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW X6 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 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 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 550 litres | 690 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, BMW X6 has 140 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. | |||
| 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`950 | 2`880 | |
| 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 (€): | 33 400 | no data | |
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