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BMW X4 vs Mercedes E Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (510 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (51900 £ vs 50500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X4 or Mercedes E Class?

BMW X4

Mercedes E Class

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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: 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.

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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.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, 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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes E Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

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Mercedes E Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 186 - 585 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 7.5 L
  • Electric Range : 101 - 116 km
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BMW X4

The BMW X4 blends coupe-like styling with SUV practicality, giving you a striking profile that never lets you disappear into traffic. It feels planted and keen behind the wheel, and for buyers who crave personality without sacrificing everyday usability, it’s a compelling and slightly mischievous choice.

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Mercedes E Class

The Mercedes E‑Class is the executive saloon that balances calm refinement with a hint of sporting intent, wrapping luxury in tasteful understatement. It pampers occupants with a composed ride and intuitive tech while quietly reminding you that it’s still very much a Mercedes — authoritative, polished, and unwilling to shout for attention.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51900 - 93000 £
Price
50500 - 119700 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 10.7 L
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 7.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
101 - 116 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.20 kWh
co2
156 - 244 g/km
co2
39 - 172 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 68 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1875 - 2095 kg
Curb weight
1810 - 2390 kg
Trunk capacity
525 L
Trunk capacity
370 - 540 L
Length
4751 - 4754 mm
Length
4949 - 4959 mm
Width
1918 - 1938 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1620 - 1621 mm
Height
1468 - 1480 mm
Max trunk capacity
1430 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
415 - 545 kg
Payload
530 - 640 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol
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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 510 HP
Power HP
186 - 585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 8.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
213 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
222 - 250 km/h
Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
320 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
135 - 375 kW
Power kW
137 - 430 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 2999 cm3

General
Model Year
2023 - 2024
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B, D
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drive types are available for the BMW X4?

The BMW X4 is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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