Mercedes GLE 2015 vs BMW X5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Hybrid | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 333 HP | 381 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 740 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 48 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 260 NM less than BMW X5. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 85 litres | |
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 | 4.89 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 |
1800 litres | 1870 litres | |
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BMW X5 has more luggage space. Mercedes GLE has 170 litres less trunk space than the BMW X5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X5 (by 70 litres). | |||
| 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`900 | |
| 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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