2017 BMW X5 Diesel vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

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What is the main difference between X5 Diesel and GLE-Class?

Two SUVs with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume, than differences, like the powertrain, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class has a more powerful engine and gets 5.5 mpg less than the 2017 BMW X5 Diesel. Also, there is an $8,400 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 X5 Diesel has a higher starting price than the 2017 GLE-Class. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, maximum occupancy, and cargo volume.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Diesel, Auto, AWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$60,400
$52,000
Engine
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo Diesel
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
255 hp
302 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.5 sec
7.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
23 MPG
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
23 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
25 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
86.0 in
84.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
76.3 in
78.9 in
Length
Length
193.3 in
189.1 in
Height
Height
69.4 in
70.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
115.5 in
114.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
102.4 ft2
103.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.8 in
38.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.4 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
60.5 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.3 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.6 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
58.3 in
58.4 in

Costs

2017 BMW X5 Diesel

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,200
$3,500 - $3,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$539 (2017 BMW X5 xDrive35d Sports Activity Vehicle)
$499 (2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 350 SUV)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,499
$3,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$26,103
$25,463 - $25,613
2017 BMW X5 Diesel vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class - Front Left Comparison2017 BMW X5 Diesel vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class - Front Left Comparison
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