Compare 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE & 2023 BMW X5

Price

$81200
$85400

Body Type Name

SUV
SUV

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

AWD
AWD

Engine Name

3.0L Turbo I6 429hp 384ft. lbs.
4.4L Twin Turbo V8 523hp 553ft. lbs.

Horse Power

429
523

Engine Name

3.0L Turbo I6 429hp 384ft. lbs.
4.4L Twin Turbo V8 523hp 553ft. lbs.

Cylinders

6
8

Aspiration

Turbo
Twin Turbo

Bore

3.27
3.5

Compression

10.5
10.5

Displacement

3
4.4

Oil capacity

8.5
10.5

Stroke

3.64
3.48

Valve timing

VVT
VVT

Max hp

429 @6100
523 @5500

Max torque

384 @1800
553 @1800

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Redline

6800
-

Valves

24
32

Transmission Name

9-Speed Shiftable Automatic
8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission

Transmission Style

Shiftable Automatic
Shiftable Automatic

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

19
18

Highway MPG

21
22

City MPG

17
16

Fuel Grade

Premium
Premium

Fuel quality

91
87

Fuel induction

DI
DI

4WD type

on demand
full time

Auto start/stop

Yes
Yes

Battery

lithium ion
maintenance-free

Battery saver

-
Yes

Front shock type

gas
gas

Front spring type

pneumatic
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

double wishbone
double wishbone

Rear shock type

gas
gas

Rear spring type

pneumatic
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link

Suspension control

electronic
electronic

Length

195.3
194.3

Wheelbase

115.6
117.1

Height

67.7
68.7

Ground Clearance

7.5
8.3

Width

84.9
87.3

Front Track Width

66.2
66.5

Rear Track Width

67.7
67.1

Cargo Volume

33.3
33.9

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

74.9
72.3

Max Payload

1598
1030

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

6724
6559

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

6001-7000
6001-7000

Curb Weight

5126
5260

Fuel Tank Capacity

22.5
21.9

Max Towing Capacity

7700
7209

Head Room 1st Row

40.2
40.8

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.8
38.7

Hip Room 1st Row

60.8
-

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

60.0
-

Shoulder Room 1st Row

59.3
60.0

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

58.4
58.1

Leg Room 1st Row

40.3
39.8

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

40.9
37.4

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

21.0
20.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

21.0
20.0

Front Tire Description

275/45R21
275/45R20

Front Wheel Size

21.0 x 10.0
20.0 x 9.0

Front Wheel Width

10.0
9.0

Rear Wheel Width

11.0
9.0

Tire Type

All Season
All Season

Rear Tire Description

315/40R21
275/45R20

Rear Wheel Size

21.0 x 11.0
20.0 x 9.0

Tonnage

-
Compact

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

48/50000
48/50000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

48/50000
48/50000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

48/50000
48/0

Antenna

diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, memory card slot, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Weather
Google POIs, Google search

Infotainment system

MBUX
-

Infotainment screen size

12.3 in.
12.3 in.

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes

Phone

yes
yes

Smart device app compatibility

Mercedes me
BMW ConnectedDrive

Smart device app function

engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance status, security event/collision alert, vehicle location
engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, phone as a key, vehicle location

Wi-Fi

hotspot compatible
hotspot

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Internet radio app

-
Spotify

Satellite communications

-
BMW Assist

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual

Rear vents

second row
-

Clock

yes
yes

Compass

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

12.3 in.
12.3 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due

Driver seat

heated
heated

Driver seat power adjustments

14, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining
20, 4-way power lumbar, height, reclining

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, power adjustable

Front seat type

sport bucket
sport bucket

Passenger seat

heated
heated

Rear seat folding

flat
split

Rear seat type

40-20-40 split bench
40-20-40 split bench

Upholstery

leatherette
leatherette

Armrests

rear center folding with storage and pass-thru, rear center with cupholders
rear center folding with storage, rear center with cupholders

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet

Floor material

carpet
cargo area carpet, carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear

Interior accents

aluminum
aluminum

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather

Cargo cover

retractable
retractable

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Capless fuel filler system

yes
yes

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release, vehicle and key memory

One-touch windows

4
4

Overhead console

front
-

Power outlet(s)

115V rear, 12V cargo area, 12V front, USB-C front
12V cargo area, 12V front, 12V rear, USB front, USB-C front, USB-C rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Push-button start

yes
yes

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
auto-dimming

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control

Storage

cargo net, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback
accessory hook, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, door pockets, front seatback, in floor

Wireless charging station

front
front

Shift knob trim

-
alloy

Assist handle

-
front, rear

Remote engine start

-
yes

Door handle color

body-color with chrome accents
body-color

Exhaust

quad tip
dual tip

mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black with chrome accents
silver

Mirror color

body-color
silver

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, LED, self-leveling, wiper activated

Taillights

LED
adaptive, LED

Side mirror adjustments

power, power folding, reverse gear tilt
power, power folding, reverse gear tilt

Sunroof

yes
yes

Spare tire mount location

inside
rear

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

aluminum alloy
painted aluminum alloy

Front wipers

rain sensing
rain sensing

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed

Power windows

remotely operated
remotely operated

Rear privacy glass

yes
yes

Rear wiper

intermittent, with washer
intermittent, with washer

Roof rails

-
black

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes

Electronic parking brake

auto off
auto off

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front, front pedestrian

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Parking sensors

front
front

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front, rear
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front, rear
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

Trailer stability control

yes
-

Cross traffic alert

-
rear

Lane Keeping Assistance

-
yes

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2023 BMW X5 or 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE price starts at $81,200 while 2023 BMW X5 price starts $85,400.

Fuel Economy

The Mercedes-Benz GLE gets 17 MPG in the city, 21 MPG on the highway and 19 MPG combined. Comparatively, the BMW X5 gets 17 MPG in the city, 21 MPG on the highway and 18 MPG combined.

Infotainment

Mercedes-Benz GLE entertainment system comes with 12.3 in. wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while BMW X5 with 12.3 in. touchscreen display and with wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE is powered by a 3.0L Turbo I6 429hp 384ft. lbs. that produces 429 horsepower and 384 @1800 of torque. The 2023 BMW X5 has a 4.4L Twin Turbo V8 523hp 553ft. lbs. that produces 523 horsepower and 553 @1800 of torque.

Transmission

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes with 9-Speed Shiftable Automatic transmission, while the 2023 BMW X5 comes with a 8-Speed Shiftable Automatic w/Sport Transmission transmission.

Safety and warranty

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty. The 2023 BMW X5 comes with a 48/50000 basic warranty and a 48/50000 powertrain warranty.

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