2025 BMW
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | 17 - 23 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 22 - 27 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 72.3 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 375 - 523 hp | 375 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 6,603 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 194.3 in | 193.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 76.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 40.7 - 40.8 in
Rear 38.7 in |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 than in the BMW X5, due to its greater head- and legroom.
The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X5 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, 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). When looking only at MSRP, the BMW X5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
When looking at overall length, the BMW X5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Performance
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, you'll be able to pull heavier loads than with the BMW X5.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.
Powertrain
The BMW X5 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The BMW X5 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW X5 as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.