Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X6 2014
| 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 | 6.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 57 HP less power than BMW X6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than BMW X6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.6 | |
| 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) | 212 mm (8.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X6 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. | |||
| BMW X6 2014 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 | 4.91 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLE is 11 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 110 litres more trunk space than the BMW X6. The BMW X6 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 | 12.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X6, 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 X6 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 33 400 | |
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