BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupé
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX6 | Mercedes-BenzGLE Coupé | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2019 | 2020 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild 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 | xDrive40i: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 280 kW (381 hp); xDrive30d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 219 kW (298 hp); xDrive40d: same diesel, 259 kW (352 hp); M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 hp); X6 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 | 540 Nm (xDrive40i), 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 750 Nm (M60i, X6 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) | – | 63 miles |
| Battery | – | 25.72 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 60 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 22.4–39.2 mpg | 38.2–91.2 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | GLE 450 e WLTP electric range 63 miles; equivalent all-electric range 65 miles |
| Charging | – | 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: 31.7–32.8 mpg (xDrive40i), 37.7–39.2 mpg (diesels), 23.5–24.1 mpg (M60i), 22.1–22.4 mpg (X6 M Competition) | WLTP combined: 38.2 mpg (diesels); 91.2 mpg and 21.5 kWh/100 km (GLE 450 e) |
| CO2 emissions | 195–202 g/km (xDrive40i), 189–198 g/km (diesels), 267–272 g/km (M60i), 285–289 g/km (X6 M Competition), WLTP combined | 194 g/km (diesels); 72 g/km weighted (GLE 450 e) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 580 litres | 655 litres (better) |
| Length | 4,960 mm | 4,940 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,018 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,478 kg |
| Boot | 580 litres, 1,530 litres with the rear seats folded | 655 litres (diesels); 505 litres (GLE 450 e) |
| Towing | Up to 3,500 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling (3,000 kg X6 M Competition) | 2,700 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 4,960 mm long, 2,004 mm wide (2,212 mm with mirrors), 1,700 mm high; 2,975 mm wheelbase; X6 M Competition 4,948 mm long, 2,019 mm wide, 1,695 mm high; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,240 kg (xDrive40i) to 2,445 kg (X6 M Competition) | 4,940 mm long, 2,018 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,729 mm high (1,727 mm GLE 450 e); 11.87 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,478 kg (diesels), 2,778 kg (GLE 450 e) |
