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BMW X6 vs Mercedes GLE comparison

Compare performance (625 HP vs 634 HP), boot space and price (83,600 £ vs 136,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW X6 or Mercedes GLE?

BMW X6 vs Mercedes GLE: Key differences

BMW X6

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
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Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • slightly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

X6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BMW X6 is considerably cheaper – starting at 83,600 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the BMW X6 with 7.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.4 L/100km.

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 offers only slightly more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 625 HP. That’s roughly 9 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 3.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes GLE delivers a bit more torque with 850 Nm compared to 750 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

X6

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BMW X6 is very slightly lighter – 2,240 kg compared to 2,375 kg. The difference is around 135 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes GLE offers slightly more boot space – 655 L compared to 580 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X6 carries very slightly more – 695 kg compared to 675 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE is decisively ahead 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.

from £136,500
GLE

Mercedes GLE

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 457 - 634 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 - 92 km
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Reviews BMW X6

5 (1 Reviews)
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Ioana Annayse Simion
26 Jan 2026, 17:50:11

BMW IS BEST!!!!!!

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4.1 (1 Reviews)
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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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Costs and Consumption
Price
83,600 - 146,400 £
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Consumption L/100km
7.2 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
188 - 288 g/km
co2
86 - 284 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,240 - 2,445 kg
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Trunk capacity
580 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Length
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Length
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Width
2,004 - 2,019 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
595 - 695 kg
Payload
470 - 675 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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
457 - 634 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 - 750 Nm
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
219 - 460 kW
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drivetrain options does the BMW X6 have?

The BMW X6 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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