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BMW X5 vs Mercedes AMG GT comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 102500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes AMG GT?

BMW X5 vs Mercedes AMG GT: Key differences

BMW X5

  • evident cheaper
  • convincingly more efficient
  • significantly more electric range

Mercedes AMG GT

  • evident more power
  • clearly perceptible quicker from 0–100 km/h
  • evident lighter

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

X5

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 X5 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £ , while the Mercedes AMG GT costs 102500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25447 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes AMG GT with 10.30 L. The difference is about 7.30 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the BMW X5 performs significantly better – achieving up to 105 km, about 94 km more than the Mercedes AMG GT.

AMG GT

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 Mercedes AMG GT has a evident edge – offering 816 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes AMG GT is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 2.80 s, while the BMW X5 takes 3.90 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes AMG GT pulls clearly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 670 Nm difference.

X5

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.

Seats: BMW X5 offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Mercedes AMG GT is evident lighter – 1790 kg compared to 2240 kg. The difference is around 450 kg.

When it comes to payload, BMW X5 convincingly takes the win – 705 kg compared to 215 kg. That’s a difference of about 490 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW X5 sits 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.

BMW X5
Mercedes AMG GT

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X5

BMW X5

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 298 - 625 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 12.8 L
  • Electric Range : 105 km

BMW X5

The BMW X5 blends athletic handling with a roomy, premium interior, feeling equally at home on twisty country roads and the school-run car park. Its executive-lounge cabin and confident road presence make it a tempting choice for buyers who want comfort, capability and just a little bit of bragging rights.

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Mercedes AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT is a theatrical sports car with prowling looks and an aggressive exhaust note that announces its intentions the moment it fires up. It pairs ferocious performance with surprising everyday usability — a taut yet forgiving chassis and a cockpit that feels special — making sensible buyers suddenly very good at justifying indulgence.

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BMW X5
Mercedes AMG GT

Costs and Consumption

Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
102500 - 194400 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 14 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
11 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
235 - 319 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
1790 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4935 mm
Length
-
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1929 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
170 - 215 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
435 - 816 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 4.6 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 1420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
320 - 600 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the BMW X5 offered with different drivetrains?

The BMW X5 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.