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 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes GLE consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes GLE consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1320 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1440 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 10 years | 12 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, if possible |
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: | 2`890 kg | 2`820 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`170 kg | 2`070 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 720 kg | 750 kg | |
| 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 (€): | 47 000 | 50 400 | |
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