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BMW X5 vs Mercedes GLE – Differences & prices compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE?

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

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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 range, the Mercedes GLE performs slight better – achieving up to 114 km, about 9 km more than the BMW X5.

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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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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 comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance 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 £76,300
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Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 289 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2 - 12.5 L
  • Electric Range : 89 - 114 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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
77100 - 143500 £
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
105 km
Electric Range
89 - 114 km
Battery Capacity
25.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
24.8 - 25 kWh
co2
68 - 289 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
69 - 83 L
Fuel tank capacity
65 - 85 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2240 - 2495 kg
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 650 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4935 - 4948 mm
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Width
2004 - 2015 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
1755 - 1765 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity
1720 - 1870 L
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Payload
565 - 705 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
298 - 625 HP
Power HP
289 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 280 km/h
Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
213 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
2993 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 - 3982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
Brand
BMW
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 and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.