BMW X7 2018 vs Mercedes GLE 2018
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW X7 is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes GLE can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes GLE also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes GLE is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 - 530 HP | 211 - 612 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 - 760 NM | 350 - 850 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.7 - 7 seconds | 3.8 - 7.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 12.8 | 1.3 - 11.5 | |
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BMW X7 petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes GLE. On average, BMW X7 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes GLE. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 221 mm (8.7 inches) | 203 mm (8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.79 m | |
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BMW X7 is larger. BMW X7 is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes GLE, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW X7 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 690 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2120 litres | 2055 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the BMW X7 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 BMW X7 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X7 is 1 metres more than that of the Mercedes GLE, which means BMW X7 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`252 kg | ~ 3`069 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`428 kg | ~ 2`243 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 824 kg | ~ 826 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 63 200 | 46 800 | |
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