Mercedes GLE 2018 vs BMW X7 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes GLE is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while BMW X7 can be equipped only with 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: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 3.0 - 4.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| 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: | 211 - 612 HP | 249 - 530 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 - 850 NM | 450 - 760 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.8 - 7.2 seconds | 4.7 - 7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.3 - 11.5 | 6.6 - 12.8 | |
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Mercedes GLE petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW X7. On average, Mercedes GLE equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X7. 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: | 203 mm (8 inches) | 221 mm (8.7 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: | 4.92 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.79 m | 1.81 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller. Mercedes GLE is 23 cm shorter than the BMW X7, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 2120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X7 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 BMW X7 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X7, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 3`069 kg | ~ 3`252 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`243 kg | ~ 2`428 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 826 kg | ~ 824 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 600 | 63 600 | |
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