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BMW X6 vs Mercedes GLE – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Mercedes GLE?

BMW X6

Mercedes GLE

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

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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.

Mercedes GLE has a hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 76300 £, while the BMW X6 costs 83600 £. That’s a price difference of around 7301 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes GLE manages with 2 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.20 L. The difference is about 5.20 L per 100 km.

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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 hardly perceptible 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 to a small extent better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW X6 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 X6 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 somewhat more room – 655 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes GLE performs clearly perceptible better – up to 2055 L, which is about 525 L more than the BMW X6.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes GLE slight takes the win – 705 kg compared to 695 kg. That’s a difference of about 10 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes GLE shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

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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 X6

The BMW X6 wears its coupe-SUV looks like a tuxedo with oversized shoulders, turning everyday traffic into a catwalk whenever it glides past. It serves up sporty handling and a plush cabin with just enough practicality to keep daily life sane — perfect for buyers who crave drama without completely abandoning common sense.

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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
83600 - 146400 £
Price
76300 - 175800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L
Consumption L/100km
2 - 12.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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24.8 - 25 kWh
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188 - 288 g/km
co2
53 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 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 - 2445 kg
Curb weight
2310 - 2800 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
4948 - 4960 mm
Length
4924 - 4961 mm
Width
2004 - 2019 mm
Width
1947 mm
Height
1695 - 1700 mm
Height
1716 - 1797 mm
Max trunk capacity
1530 L
Max trunk capacity
1645 - 2055 L
Payload
595 - 695 kg
Payload
460 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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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
235 - 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
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
BMW
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What drivetrain options does the BMW X6 have?

The BMW X6 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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