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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (45,700 £ vs 76,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Mercedes GLE?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

Mercedes GLE

  • slightly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BMW 4 Series Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 45,700 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 76,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,585 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE offers slightly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes GLE is slightly faster – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 4 Series Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers slightly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes GLE offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, BMW 4 Series Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,600 kg compared to 2,310 kg. The difference is around 710 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers clearly more boot space – 655 L compared to 440 L. That’s a difference of about 215 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mercedes GLE

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Mercedes GLE

The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Mercedes GLE

Costs and Consumption

Price
45,700 - 92,700 £
Price
76,300 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
59 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
2,310 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4,768 - 4,770 mm
Length
4,924 - 4,961 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
1,383 - 1,393 mm
Height
1,716 - 1,797 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,645 - 2,055 L
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
238 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 - 3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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