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: | 5.3 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 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 8.5 | |
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The Mercedes GLE is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 5 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 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2650 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
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: | 15 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. | |||
| 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: | 480 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLE has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. | |||
| 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): | 3`050 | 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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