2025 BMW
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 25 - 27 MPG | 18 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 - 33 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 67.1 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 255 - 393 hp | 429 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 4,001 - 4,850 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 187.2 in | 194.4 - 195.3 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 79.4 in |
| Leg Room | Info not available |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in |
| Head Room | Info not available |
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X3 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
The BMW X3 is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 is clearly the choice over the BMW X3 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.
Powertrain
The BMW X3 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW X3 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.