Mercedes GLE 2018 vs BMW X6 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 330 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW X6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
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The BMW X6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1290 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| BMW X6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 330'000 km | 390'000 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 X6 engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW X5, BMW 7 sērija, BMW X3, BMW 6 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.70 m | |
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Mercedes GLE is smaller, but higher. Mercedes GLE is 1 cm shorter than the BMW X6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes GLE is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 1530 litres | |
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Mercedes GLE has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The BMW X6 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 Mercedes GLE (by 525 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 X6, which means Mercedes GLE can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`070 kg | 2`950 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`190 kg | 2`215 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 880 kg | 735 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than BMW X6. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes GLE has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW X6 has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Mercedes GLE, so Mercedes GLE quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 46 800 | 56 400 | |
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