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 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2018 – 2023 BMW X5 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.

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