Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 80 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.7 l/100km | 10.0 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes GLE consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLE consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 |
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`850 | 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 | 29 200 | |
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