Mercedes GLE 2018 vs BMW X7 2018
| 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 | 6.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes GLE engine produces 10 HP less power than BMW X7, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
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 X7 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 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 X6, 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 X7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 |
2055 litres | 2120 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes GLE has 304 litres more trunk space than the BMW X7. 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 (kg): | 3`070 | 3`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 85 600 | |
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