BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz GLS
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX6 | Mercedes-BenzGLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2019 | 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Mild hybrid |
| Power | 294–617 bhp (better) | 362 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 3.9–6.1 s (better) | 5.7 s |
| Top speed | 145–155 mph | 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 | 2,989 cc six-cylinder diesel, 270 kW (367 hp), plus 17 kW (23 hp) mild-hybrid motor; bhp converted from Mercedes' kW figure |
| Torque | 540 Nm (xDrive40i), 670 Nm (xDrive30d), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 750 Nm (M60i, X6 M Competition) | 750 Nm |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic | 9G-TRONIC 9-speed automatic |
| Drive | xDrive all-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 22.4–39.2 mpg (better) | 34.9 mpg |
| 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) | 34.9 mpg WLTP combined |
| 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 | 212 g/km |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot | 580 litres (better) | 355 litres |
| Length | 4,960 mm | 5,217 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,956 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,706 kg |
| Boot | 580 litres, 1,530 litres with the rear seats folded | 355 litres |
| Towing | Up to 3,500 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling (3,000 kg X6 M Competition) | 3,500 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) | 5,217 mm long, 1,956 mm wide without mirrors (2,164 mm with), 1,823 mm high; 12.52 m turning circle; kerb weight 2,706 kg; 90-litre fuel tank |
