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BMW X5 vs Mercedes GLE - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (625 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (77100 £ vs 76300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE?
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.
Mercedes GLE has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 76300 £ , while the BMW X5 costs 77100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 787 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW X5 with 3 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Mercedes GLE performs slight better – achieving up to 114 km, about 9 km more than the BMW X5.
GLE
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes GLE has a barely noticeable edge – offering 634 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.90 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
In terms of top speed, the Mercedes GLE performs a bit better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW X5 tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes GLE pulls a bit stronger with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.
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X5
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, BMW X5 is barely noticeable lighter – 2240 kg compared to 2310 kg. The difference is around 70 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers slight more room – 655 L compared to 650 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs slight better – up to 2055 L, which is about 185 L more than the BMW X5.
Maximum payload is identical – both can carry up to 705 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes GLE holds a decisive overall lead 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
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from about £76,300
Mercedes GLE
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 GLE
The Mercedes GLE blends luxurious comfort with a confident road presence, wrapping tech and refinement in an SUV shape that still knows how to behave on a twisty back road. Inside it's plush and quiet, with clever storage and driver aids that make long trips effortless — plus the badge gives it that easy-to-respect curb appeal.
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BMW X5
Mercedes GLE
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
77100 - 143500 £
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Price
76300 - 175800 £
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Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
105 km
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Electric Range
89 - 114 km
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Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
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Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
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co2
68 - 289 g/km
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co2
53 - 284 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
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Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
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Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
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Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
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Length
4935 mm
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Length
4924 - 4961 mm
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Width
2004 - 2015 mm
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Width
1947 mm
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Height
1755 - 1765 mm
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Height
1716 - 1797 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
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Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
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Payload
565 - 705 kg
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Payload
460 - 705 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
298 - 625 HP
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Power HP
289 - 634 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
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Max Speed
250 km/h
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Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
219 - 460 kW
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Power kW
213 - 466 kW
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Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
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Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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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.