Mercedes GLE 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 14 HP more power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X5. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes GLC | Used also on BMW 5 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes GLE might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.77 m | 1.75 m | |
| Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 690 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2055 litres | 1870 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Mercedes GLE has 40 litres more trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes GLE (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 0.6 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`890 | 2`820 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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 | 59 400 | |
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