BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
BMW X5 VS. MERCEDES-BENZ GLE COMPARISON
Having to compare the BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE is a great position to be in, but being inside a BMW X5 is an even better position. You'll find numerous benefits across tech, comfort, performance, efficiency, and more in this BMW SUV, so read on to learn about its advantages over the Mercedes-Benz alternative and visit DARCARS BMW of Mt. Kisco to take your next BMW X5 on a test drive.
BMW X5 VS. MERCEDES-BENZ GLE TRIM LEVELS
The 2024 BMW X5 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE trim levels involve five trims for the BMW X5 and four trims for the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Your BMW X5 trims are as follows:
- BMW X5 sDrive40i
- BMW X5 xDrive40i
- BMW X5 xDrive50e
- BMW X5 M60i
- BMW X5 M Competition
The Mercedes-Benz GLE offers these trims:
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC®
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC®
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC®
- Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC®
Compare the base trim models, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs. BMW X5 sDrive40i, with the chart below:
2024 BMW X5 sDRIVE40i |
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| Engine: | 3.0-Liter Turbo Six-Cylinder w/Mild Hybrid |
| Horsepower: | 375 |
| Torque: | 398 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph: | 5.3 sec |
| EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway/Combined): | 23/27/251 |
| Length: | 194.2 in |
| Width: | 78.9 in |
| Cargo Space (All Seats Upright): | 33.9 cu ft |
| Headroom (Front/Rear Seats): | 40.8 in/40.8 in |
| Standard Interior Benefits: | - BMW Curved Display: Configurable 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 14.9-inch infotainment display
- Cloud-based navigation system - 10-Speaker Sound System - Wireless Device Charging - Panoramic moonroof with automatic two-piece glass panel, power slide and lift control, wind deflector, and power interior sunshade - Sensafin Upholstery - Power front sport seats with two-way power side bolsters and four-way power lumbar support - Multi-stage heated front seats - Multi-color, adjustable LED ambient lighting |
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC® |
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| Engine: | 2.0-Liter Turbo Four-Cylinder w/Mild Hybrid |
| Horsepower: | 255 |
| Torque: | 295 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph: | 7.0 sec |
| EPA-Estimated MPG (City/Highway/Combined): | 20/27/232 |
| Length: | 194.3 in |
| Width: | 76.7 in |
| Cargo Space: | 33.3 cu ft |
| Headroom (Front/Rear Seats): | 40.5 in/36.9 in |
| Standard Interior Benefits: | - 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment display
- MB Navigation - Eight-Speaker Sound System - Wireless Device Charging - Power tilt/sliding sunroof - MB-Tex upholstery - Power front sport seats with four-way power lumbar support - Heated front seats - 64-color LED ambient lighting |
2024 BMW X5 VS. 2024 MERCEDES-BENZ GLE PERFORMANCE SPECS
As is clear, base-trim BMW X5 specs bring more efficiency, power, and excitement to your drive – but as you likely know, that is only the start of how thrilling a BMW X5 can be. Compare BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE upgrades and you'll find the following specs awaiting your command:
- 2024 BMW X5 xDrive40i: Same specs as base trim, but with AWD
- 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e: A plug-in hybrid that delights with 483 horsepower, a 4.6-second 0-60 mph time, and an EPA-estimated 58 MPGe combined1
- 2024 BMW X5 M60i: Lead the charge with a 523-horsepower turbo V-8 and a 4.1-second 0-60 mph time
- 2024 BMW X5 M Competition: Compromise nothing – this monster gets 617 horsepower from a turbo V-8 and a 3.7-second 0-60 mph time1
Impressive all around, but now it's time to see the other side of the BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE performance comparison:
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC®: 375 horsepower, a 5.3-second 0-60 mph time, and an EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined2 – this upgraded trim only makes par with the base BMW X5 trim
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC®: 381 horsepower and a 5.8-second 0-60 mph time – this plug-in hybrid model has not been rated by the EPA
- 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+®: 429 horsepower and a 4.9-second mph time – this highest-level trim is left behind by the second-highest BMW X5 trim
The paradigm for BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE performance specs is obvious: For more power and fun, choose the BMW X5.
MERCEDES-BENZ GLE VS. BMW X5 DIMENSIONS AND INTERIOR SPACE
A midsize SUV can offer all the thrills in the world, but without a roomy interior and balanced exterior that combines agility and commanding size, that's not much of an offer. Luckily, both models in the BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE debate have that spirit, but as you may expect, the BMW X5 brings more to enjoy.
We start with exterior agility: The Mercedes-Benz GLE is 0.1 inches longer than the BMW X5. The BMW X5 is a bit wider, but that leads to an extra 0.7 inches of front shoulder room.
Most notably for interior spaciousness, the Mercedes-Benz GLE provides just 36.9 inches of rear headroom, while the BMW X5 gives 40.8 inches of headroom to those rear-seat passengers.
Interestingly, this lower headroom is not a result of the Mercedes-Benz GLE class being smaller height-wise, as it measures 70.7 inches tall vs. the BMW X5 SUV's 69.5-inch-tall body.
Additionally, the BMW X5 has 0.6 cubic feet of extra cargo room with all seats in place. With more speakers in the BMW X5 SUV's standard sound system and more advanced panoramic moonroof benefits as standard, too, spending time in the BMW X5 interior can be far more enjoyable.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHICH IS BETTER: MERCEDES-BENZ GLE OR BMW X5?
With more horsepower, torque, and fuel efficiency; faster acceleration; added standard features like a bigger sound system; and much, much more rear headroom, among other benefits, the BMW X5 sDrive40i can be considered to be a better SUV than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 by far. Higher trim models continue this trend across the 2024 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison.
IS BMW X5 BIGGER THAN MERCEDES-BENZ GLE?
The BMW X5 is 2.2 inches wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE, but the Mercedes-Benz GLE is 0.1 inches longer than the BMW X5, making the BMW X5 an only slightly larger vehicle than its competitor from Mercedes-Benz. Despite BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE dimensions being very similar, the BMW X5 offers more cargo room and extra headroom in every seat.
WHAT IS THE RANGE OF THE BMW X5 COMPARED TO THE MERCEDES-BENZ GLE?
The BMW X5 delivers better fuel efficiency than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. You can go further with each gallon in a BMW X5, as the model delivers up to an EPA-estimated 23/27/25 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).1 In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz GLE delivers up to an EPA-estimated 20/27/23 MPG (City/Highway/Combined).2
1Preliminary EPA-estimated figures are for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary, depending on speed, driving habits, trip length and driving conditions; actual mileage may be lower. Note for MPGe: All data are provisional and subject to official confirmation. The provisional power consumption figures have been calculated based on the ECE test cycle.
2EPA estimated fuel economy. Compare the estimated mpg to the estimated mpg of other vehicles. You may get different mileage depending on how fast you drive, weather conditions and trip length. Your actual highway mileage will probably be less than the highway estimate.