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BMW X5 vs Mercedes G Class - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (625 HP vs 605 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 106600 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes G Class?

BMW X5

Mercedes G 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.

BMW X5 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 77100 £, while the Mercedes G Class costs 106600 £. That’s a price difference of around 29533 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: BMW X5 manages with 3 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mercedes G Class with 8.70 L. The difference is about 5.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes G Class performs clearly better – achieving up to 468 km, about 363 km more than the BMW X5.

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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 BMW X5 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 625 HP compared to 605 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW X5 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 3.90 s, while the Mercedes G Class takes 4.40 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the BMW X5 performs to a small extent better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mercedes G Class tops out at 220 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes G Class pulls distinct stronger with 1164 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 414 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.

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In curb weight, BMW X5 is a bit lighter – 2240 kg compared to 2485 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW X5 offers barely noticeable more room – 650 L compared to 640 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes G Class performs barely noticeable better – up to 2010 L, which is about 140 L more than the BMW X5.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes G Class minimal takes the win – 715 kg compared to 705 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes G Class shows itself to be slightly ahead 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 £106,600
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Mercedes G Class

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 387 - 605 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.7 - 14.7 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 28 kWh
  • Electric Range : 468 km
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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 G Class

The G-Class, often called the G‑Wagen, is a blocky icon that blends unapologetic off-road prowess with a plush, modern cabin, announcing your arrival before you even step out. It’s equally at home crawling over rocks or cruising city streets, and owning one feels like adopting a very expensive, very capable personality.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
106600 - 171000 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
8.7 - 14.7 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
28 kWh
Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
468 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
116 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
0 - 336 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
100 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2485 - 3085 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
620 - 640 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4624 - 4873 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1931 - 1984 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1973 - 1983 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1990 - 2010 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
415 - 715 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
387 - 605 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.8 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 220 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
760 - 1164 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
285 - 445 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
2989 - 3982 cm3

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

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