Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X5 2013
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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) | |
| Mercedes GLE is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X5 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, BMW X5 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.1 - 5.5 | 2.0 - 4.4 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 - 585 HP | 218 - 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 - 760 NM | 350 - 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.2 - 8.6 seconds | 5 - 8.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 - 11.8 | 5.6 - 10.4 | |
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Mercedes GLE petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X5. On average, Mercedes GLE equipped with diesel engines consume 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 202 mm (8 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLE is 8 cm shorter than the BMW X5, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2010 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 140 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.9 metres less than that of the BMW X5, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`979 | ~ 2`803 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 29 400 | |
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