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: | 272 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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BMW X7 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes GLE engine produces 68 HP less power than BMW X7, whereas torque is 100 NM less than BMW X7. Due to the lower power, Mercedes GLE reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
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The BMW X7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes GLE consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes GLE could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1410 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 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 X7 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 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, 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`070 kg | 3`295 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`160 kg | 2`470 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 910 kg | 825 kg | |
| Mercedes GLE load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem more than BMW X7. Therefore, Mercedes GLE is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 000 | 63 600 | |
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