BMW X4 vs Mercedes GLE – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 X4 has the significantly advantage in terms of price – starting at 51900 £, while the Mercedes GLE starts at 76300 £. That’s a price difference of about 24413 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the BMW X4 with 6 L. The difference is about 4 L per 100 km.

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 performance, the Mercedes GLE clearly takes the lead – with 634 HP compared to 510 HP. That’s a power increase of roughly 124 HP.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X4 is hardly any faster – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Mercedes GLE takes 3.90 s. That makes it around 0.10 s quicker.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE is slightly ahead – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW X4 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is roughly 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE pulls a bit stronger, offering 850 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 150 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 enough space for 5 passengers.

The BMW X4 is slightly lighter – 1875 kg compared to 2310 kg. The weight difference is around 435 kg.

In trunk capacity, the Mercedes GLE takes the lead – 655 L compared to 525 L. That’s around 130 L difference.

In maximum load capacity, Mercedes GLE wins – up to 2055 L, about 625 L more than the BMW X4.

Payload capacity also favors the Mercedes GLE visibly – 705 kg compared to 545 kg. The difference is roughly 160 kg.

Overall, the Mercedes GLE proves to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and is the more versatile choice for everyday driving.