BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX5 | Mercedes-BenzGLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2018 | 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 294–617 bhp (better) | 282–429 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.9–6.1 s (better) | 5.3–6.2 s |
| Top speed | 145–155 mph | 146–155 mph |
| Engine or motors | xDrive30d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 219 kW (298 hp); xDrive40d: same engine, 259 kW (352 hp); xDrive50e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol plus electric motor, 360 kW (489 hp) system output; M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 hp); X5 M Competition: 4,395 cc V8, 460 kW (625 hp); bhp converted from BMW's kW figures | GLE 350 d and 450 d: 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 210 kW (286 hp) or 270 kW (367 hp), plus 17 kW mild-hybrid motor; GLE 450 e: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol, 240 kW, plus 135 kW electric motor, 320 kW (435 hp) system; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figures |
| Torque | 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 700 Nm (xDrive50e), 750 Nm (M60i, X5 M Competition) | 650 Nm (GLE 350 d), 750 Nm (GLE 450 d), 680 Nm system (GLE 450 e) |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | xDrive all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive (4MATIC) |
| Range and charging | ||
| Zero-emission range (WLTP) | 64 miles (better) | 62 miles |
| Battery | 25.7 kWh | 25.72 kWh (better) |
| Fastest charging | – | 60 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 22.1–313.9 mpg (better) | 37.7–88.3 mpg |
| Range detail | xDrive50e WLTP electric range 61–64 miles; electric top speed 87 mph | GLE 450 e WLTP electric range 62 miles; equivalent all-electric range 64 miles |
| Charging | xDrive50e: 25.7 kWh usable battery; current BMW UK specifications list 11 kW AC and 0–100% in 2 hours 45 minutes | GLE 450 e: 25.72 kWh usable battery; 11 kW AC (0–100% in 2.75 hours); DC up to 60 kW (10–80% in 29 minutes) |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 36.2–39.2 mpg (xDrive30d), 36.2–38.2 mpg (xDrive40d), 282.5–313.9 mpg and 2.2–2.3 miles/kWh (xDrive50e), 23.5–23.7 mpg (M60i), 21.9–22.1 mpg (X5 M Competition) | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (diesels); 88.3 mpg and 21.6 kWh/100 km (GLE 450 e) |
| CO2 emissions | 189–205 g/km (diesels), 20–22 g/km (xDrive50e), 270–274 g/km (M60i), 289–292 g/km (X5 M Competition), WLTP combined | 197 g/km (diesels); 73 g/km weighted (GLE 450 e) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 650 litres (better) | 630 litres |
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,923 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,479 kg |
| Boot | 650–1,870 litres; 500–1,720 litres (xDrive50e) | 630 litres (diesels); 485 litres (GLE 450 e) |
| Towing | With optional trailer coupling, 3,500 kg braked (diesels, M60i), 2,700 kg (xDrive50e), 3,000 kg (X5 M Competition) | 2,700 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,935 mm long, 2,004 mm wide (2,218 mm with mirrors), 1,765 mm high; 2,975 mm wheelbase; X5 M Competition 4,948 mm long, 2,015 mm wide, 1,762 mm high; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,295 kg (xDrive30d) to 2,495 kg (xDrive50e) | 4,923 mm long, 2,010 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,796 mm high (1,793 mm GLE 450 e); 12.02 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,479 kg (GLE 350 d) to 2,784 kg (GLE 450 e); 85-litre fuel tank (65 litres GLE 450 e) |
