Mercedes GLE 2018 vs BMW X5 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds | |
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BMW X5 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW X5, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X5. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.4 | |
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The BMW X5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| BMW X5 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: | 350'000 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 X5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLS | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, 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 X5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.95 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.75 m | |
| Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 630 litres | 650 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2055 litres | 1870 litres | |
| Mercedes GLE has 20 litres less 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: | 3`070 kg | 2`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`160 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 910 kg | 740 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than BMW X5. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 | 50 200 | |
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