BMW X4 vs Mercedes E Class – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes E Class has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 50500 £, while the BMW X4 costs 51900 £. That’s a price difference of around 1367 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes E Class manages with 1.50 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes E Class has a a bit edge – offering 585 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes E Class takes 4 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 250 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes E Class pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 750 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Mercedes E Class is slight lighter – 1810 kg compared to 1875 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes E Class offers minimal more room – 540 L compared to 525 L. That’s a difference of about 15 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes E Class slightly takes the win – 640 kg compared to 545 kg. That’s a difference of about 95 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes E Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.