Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 57 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 202 mm (8 inches) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| BMW X5 2013 3.0 engine: Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.89 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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X5 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 27 200 | |
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