BMW X5 (2027) vs Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX5 (2027) | Mercedes-BenzG-Class | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | Coming spring 2027 (early information) | 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 308–603 bhp (better) | 362–577 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.5–6.1 s | 4.4–5.8 s (better) |
| Top speed | 143–155 mph (better) | 130–137 mph |
| Engine or motors | 40d xDrive: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 230 kW (313 hp); 50e xDrive and M60e xDrive: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) and 450 kW (612 hp) system output respectively; bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | G 450 d: 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 270 kW (367 hp), mild hybrid; G 500: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol, 330 kW (449 hp), mild hybrid; Mercedes-AMG G 63: 3,982 cc eight-cylinder petrol, 430 kW (585 hp), mild hybrid; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 670 Nm (40d xDrive), 700 Nm (50e xDrive), 800 Nm (M60e xDrive) | 750 Nm (G 450 d), 600 Nm (G 500), 850 Nm (G 63) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed Steptronic automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic (AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 9G-TRONIC on the G 63) |
| Drive | xDrive all-wheel drive | Permanent all-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 61–63 miles | – |
| Battery | 26.5 kWh | – |
| Economy (WLTP) | 49.6–54.3 mpg (better) | 19.1–32.1 mpg |
| Range detail | Provisional WLTP electric range up to 63 miles (50e xDrive) or 61 miles (M60e xDrive) | – |
| Charging | Plug-in hybrids: 11 kW AC; 0–100% in 3 hours at 11 kW; 26.5 kWh usable battery | – |
| Efficiency | Provisional WLTP combined: 47.1–54.3 mpg (50e xDrive), 45.6–49.6 mpg (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed. The current BMW UK model page labels its plug-in hybrid consumption values as mpg but shows the l/100 km numbers; the BMW UK press kit gives the mpg figures used here. | WLTP combined: 28.5–32.1 mpg (G 450 d), 23.3–25.7 mpg (G 500), 18.1–19.1 mpg (G 63), depending on specification |
| CO2 emissions | Provisional WLTP combined 118–136 g/km (50e xDrive), 129–141 g/km (M60e xDrive); 40d xDrive UK EU7 figure to be confirmed | 231–259 g/km (G 450 d), 251–276 g/km (G 500), 337 g/km (G 63) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 525–655 litres (better) | 575 litres |
| Length | 4,994 mm | 4,825 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 1,931 mm |
| Weight | From 2,355 kg | From 2,578 kg |
| Boot | 655–1,850 litres (40d xDrive); 525–1,680 litres (plug-in hybrids) | 575 litres |
| Towing | Up to 3,000 kg braked (40d xDrive) or 3,300 kg (plug-in hybrids) | 3,500 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 40d xDrive and 50e xDrive: 4,994 mm long, 2,000 mm wide, 1,751 mm high; M60e xDrive: 4,998 mm long; 3,035 mm wheelbase. DIN kerb weight is 2,355 kg (40d), 2,565 kg (50e) or 2,640 kg (M60e). | 4,825 mm long, 1,931 mm wide without mirrors (2,187 mm with), 1,973 mm high (Mercedes Germany technical data); 13.6 m turning circle (13.43 m G 63); kerb weight 2,578–2,660 kg (G 500), 2,635–2,717 kg (G 450 d), 2,648–2,743 kg (G 63); 100-litre fuel tank |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | BMW Panoramic iDrive with Central Display and Panoramic Vision; Passenger Screen optional | – |
| Driver assistance | Driving Assistant Plus and Parking Assistant standard; Motorway Assistant and Parking Assistant Professional optional | – |
