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BMW X3 vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (398 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (51300 £ vs 76300 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X3 or Mercedes GLE?

BMW X3

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Mercedes GLE

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

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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 X3 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 51300 £, while the Mercedes GLE costs 76300 £. That’s a price difference of around 25013 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the BMW X3 with 2.80 L. The difference is about 0.80 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes GLE performs evident better – achieving up to 114 km, about 26 km more than the BMW X3.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE has a noticeable edge – offering 634 HP compared to 398 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the BMW X3 takes 4.60 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW X3 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls noticeable stronger with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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In curb weight, BMW X3 is slightly lighter – 1930 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 380 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers to a small extent more room – 655 L compared to 570 L. That’s a difference of about 85 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs slightly better – up to 2055 L, which is about 355 L more than the BMW X3.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE a bit takes the win – 705 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 135 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £76,300
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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
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 km
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BMW X3

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The BMW X3 mixes Bavarian poise with everyday practicality, delivering a composed ride and a cabin that feels both premium and lived-in. It’s the sort of SUV that lets you enjoy sporty handling without sacrificing family-friendly space, so you get fun and sense in one neat package.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
51300 - 72400 £
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.8 - 7.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
88 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
64 - 175 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 65 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1930 - 2140 kg
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity
460 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4755 mm
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Width
1920 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
1660 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity
1600 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Payload
570 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 398 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
215 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
330 - 670 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
145 - 293 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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