Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X6 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 560 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE and BMW X6 have the same engine power, but Mercedes GLE torque is 60 NM more than BMW X6. Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.0 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1410 km in combined cycle | |
| 1400 km on highway | 1540 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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 |
2010 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 485 litres). | |||
| 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): | 2`950 | 2`780 | |
| 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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