Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 408 HP | 450 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 650 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 42 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 10.4 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5, which means that by driving the Mercedes GLE over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes GLE 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) | 209 mm (8.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes GLE is 6 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): | 2`880 | 2`885 | |
| 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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