Mercedes GLE 2018 vs BMW X7 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes GLE is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes GLE engine produces 27 HP more power than BMW X7, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X7. Thanks to more power Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 83 litres | |
| 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: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS, Mercedes SL | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW 1 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| BMW X7 2018 3.0 engine: The B58 engine, compared to its predecessor, features a 20% increase in boost pressure, a closed-deck cylinder block design, an increased compression ratio of 11.0:1, and a slightly larger displacement of 2998 cc, up from 2979 cc, with an additional weight of 8 kg. Despite its advancements, the engine has several common ... More about BMW X7 2018 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller. Mercedes GLE is 23 cm shorter than the BMW X7, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 326 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 2120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X7 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 BMW X7 (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 13 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes GLE is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X7, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`000 kg | 3`155 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`145 kg | 2`320 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 855 kg | 835 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 000 | 63 600 | |
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