Compare the BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
AI generated from our expert reviews
Neither the BMW X5 nor the Mercedes-Benz GLE feels too intimidating to pilot around town despite their considerable size. When you pick up pace on the motorway, the X5 cruises along with very little wind or road noise making its way inside, whereas the GLE is not as quiet and its suspension tends to fidget a bit at higher speeds. Take to a twisting country route and the X5 proves genuinely satisfying and agile, whilst the comfort-focused GLE is not the most agile in the bends and exhibits noticeable body lean, especially in heavier hybrid trim. Inside, the X5 offers a 650-litre boot in five-seat mode, whereas non-hybrid GLE models manage 630 litres and the plug-in hybrid version drops to 490 litres.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Available fuel types Diesel | Available fuel types Diesel |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 550 litres (4 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 630 litres (5+ suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,770 litres | Boot space, seats down 2,055 litres Best |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,935 mm x 2,004 mm x 1,765 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,954 mm x 2,018 mm x ?? mm |
| Towing capacity 2,700 kg | Towing capacity 2,700 kg |
| First year tax rate £2,270 | First year tax rate £2,270 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name xDrive30d MHT Auto | Engine name GLE 300d 4Matic 9G-Tronic |
| Engine size 3.0 L Diesel • 298 BHP | Engine size 2.0 L Diesel • 269 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type SUVs |
| Fuel type Diesel | Fuel type Diesel |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Four wheel drive | Drive type Four wheel drive |
| Forward gears 8 | Forward gears 9 |
| Acceleration 6.1 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 6.9 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 550 litres | Boot (seats up) 630 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,770 litres | Boot (seats down) 2,055 litres Best |
| Length 4,935 mm | Length 4,954 mm |
| Width 2,004 mm | Width 2,018 mm |
| Height 1,765 mm | Height — |
| Wheelbase 2.98 m | Wheelbase 3.0 m |
| Turning circle 12.6 m | Turning circle 12.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.