Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class (2018 – 2023) vs BMW X5 (2018 – 2023): specs compared
The BMW X5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 530 hp against 489 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.3 s against 4.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is the lighter car, from 2,145 kg against 2,185 kg.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
GLE-Class
2018 – 2023
|
BMW
X5
2018 – 2023
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2018 – 2023 | 2018 – 2023 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 12 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Hybrid, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 245 – 489 hp | 265 – 530 hp |
| Torque | 350 – 700 Nm | 450 – 760 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.2 s | 4.3 – 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 209 – 249 km/h | 230 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 1.1 – 8.3 L/100 km | 5.7 – 11.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,925 mm | 4,923 mm |
| Width | 1,948 mm | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,796 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm | 2,974 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,145 – 2,655 kg | 2,185 – 2,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

