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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes GLE comparison
Compare performance (727 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (53,100 £ vs 78,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes GLE?
5 Series Touring
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
BMW 5 Series Touring is substantially cheaper – starting at 53,100 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 78,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,770 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the BMW 5 Series Touring uses 2.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mercedes GLE with 3.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE offers marginally more range – reaching up to 104 km, about 6 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.
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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 BMW 5 Series Touring offers a bit more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 585 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 5 Series Touring is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 5 Series Touring delivers visibly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.
5 Series Touring
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, BMW 5 Series Touring is markedly lighter – 1,850 kg compared to 2,390 kg. The difference is around 540 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers somewhat more boot space – 655 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.
When it comes to payload, the Mercedes GLE carries somewhat more – 770 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 150 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The BMW 5 Series Touring stands well ahead of its rival 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.
from £53,100
BMW 5 Series Touring
BMW 5 Series Touring
Mercedes GLE
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BMW 5 Series Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.
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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 5 Series Touring
Mercedes GLE
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
53,100 - 126,200 £
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Price
78,900 - 115,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
3.2 - 10.6 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
65 - 98 km
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Electric Range
91 - 104 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 157 g/km
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co2
72 - 241 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,850 - 2,550 kg
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Curb weight
2,390 - 2,815 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
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Trunk capacity
485 - 655 L
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Length
-
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Length
-
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Width
1,900 - 1,970 mm
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Width
2,010 - 2,018 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
500 - 620 kg
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Payload
495 - 770 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
197 - 727 HP
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Power HP
309 - 585 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 6.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
330 - 1,000 Nm
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Torque
560 - 750 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
145 - 535 kW
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Power kW
227 - 430 kW
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Engine capacity
1,995 - 4,395 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,989 - 2,999 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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