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Mercedes GLE vs BMW X7 comparison

Compare performance (634 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (136,500 £ vs 90,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes GLE or BMW X7?

Mercedes GLE vs BMW X7: Key differences

Mercedes GLE

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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BMW X7

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  • considerably cheaper
  • moderately 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

BMW X7 is considerably cheaper – starting at 90,800 £ , while the Mercedes GLE costs 136,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 45,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes GLE uses 3.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the BMW X7 with 8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.2 L/100km.

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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 offers somewhat more power – delivering 634 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 104 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes GLE is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the BMW X7 takes 4.7 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

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

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: BMW X7 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes GLE is marginally lighter – 2,375 kg compared to 2,490 kg. The difference is around 115 kg.

Looking at boot space, the BMW X7 offers moderately more boot space – 750 L compared to 655 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the BMW X7 carries somewhat more – 760 kg compared to 675 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes GLE stands well ahead of its rival 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.

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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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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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Reviews Mercedes GLE

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Victor
10 Apr 2026, 07:46:13

I just love Benz cars

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BMW X7

The BMW X7 sits at the top of BMW’s SUV range, wrapping executive-level luxury and a cavernous cabin in a bold, road-commanding package. It’s ideal for buyers who want first-class comfort and presence on the road — think chauffeur-level refinement without hiring one, though you’ll need a confident approach to parking.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,500 - 175,800 £
Price
90,800 - 117,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 12.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
89 - 92 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
86 - 284 g/km
co2
210 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 - 83 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,375 - 2,800 kg
Curb weight
2,490 - 2,675 kg
Trunk capacity
490 - 655 L
Trunk capacity
750 L
Length
-
Length
5,181 mm
Width
1,947 mm
Width
2,000 mm
Height
-
Height
1,835 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,120 L
Payload
470 - 675 kg
Payload
680 - 760 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, 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
457 - 634 HP
Power HP
352 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 250 km/h
Torque
520 - 850 Nm
Torque
520 - 750 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
336 - 466 kW
Power kW
259 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
2,999 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
2,993 - 4,395 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
BMW
What drive types are available for the Mercedes GLE?

The Mercedes GLE is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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