BMW X7 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BMWX7 | Mercedes-BenzGLE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | March 2019 | 2019 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Mild hybrid | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid |
| Power | 347–523 bhp (better) | 282–429 bhp |
| 0–62 mph | 4.7–5.9 s (better) | 5.3–6.2 s |
| Top speed | 152–155 mph | 146–155 mph |
| Engine or motors | xDrive40i: 2,998 cc six-cylinder petrol with 48 V mild hybrid, 280 kW (381 hp); xDrive40d: 2,993 cc six-cylinder diesel with 48 V mild hybrid, 259 kW (352 hp); M60i xDrive: 4,395 cc V8 with 48 V mild hybrid, 390 kW (530 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), 720 Nm (xDrive40d), 750 Nm (M60i xDrive) | 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) | – | 62 miles |
| Battery | – | 25.72 kWh |
| Fastest charging | – | 60 kW |
| Economy (WLTP) | 23.3–35.3 mpg | 37.7–88.3 mpg (better) |
| Range detail | – | GLE 450 e WLTP electric range 62 miles; equivalent all-electric range 64 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: 26.9–29.4 mpg (xDrive40i), 32.1–35.3 mpg (xDrive40d), 21.9–23.3 mpg (M60i xDrive) | WLTP combined: 37.7 mpg (diesels); 88.3 mpg and 21.6 kWh/100 km (GLE 450 e) |
| CO2 emissions | 217–238 g/km (xDrive40i), 211–231 g/km (xDrive40d), 276–293 g/km (M60i xDrive), WLTP combined | 197 g/km (diesels); 73 g/km weighted (GLE 450 e) |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Boot | 326 litres | 630 litres (better) |
| Length | 5,181 mm | 4,923 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Weight | – | From 2,479 kg |
| Boot | 326 litres with all seven seats in use; 750 litres with the third row folded; 2,120 litres with both rear rows folded | 630 litres (diesels); 485 litres (GLE 450 e) |
| Towing | Up to 3,500 kg braked with the optional trailer coupling | 2,700 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked |
| Size | 5,181 mm long, 2,000 mm wide (2,218 mm with mirrors), 1,835 mm high; 3,105 mm wheelbase; EC unladen weight including a 75 kg driver is 2,490 kg (xDrive40i), 2,565 kg (xDrive40d), 2,675 kg (M60i xDrive) | 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) |
