BMW iX I20 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

2021–present vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: iX I20 4,965 mm, GLE W167 4,938 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: iX I20 500 l, GLE W167 630 l.
Lowest consumption: iX I20 21.8 l/100 km, GLE W167 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: iX I20 240–485 kW, GLE W167 180–450 kW.
Standard equipment: iX I20 38 items (Standard), GLE W167 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW iX I202021–present · 6 engines · Standard, Sport, Atelier, LoftSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz GLE W1672019–present · 14 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Sport, Sport PlusSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW iX I202021–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz GLE W1672019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,953 mm–4,965 mm	Length4,924 mm–4,938 mm
Width	Width1,967 mm–1,970 mm	Width1,947 mm–2,018 mm
Height	Height1,695 mm–1,696 mm	Height1,772 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,000 mm	Wheelbase2,995 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance200 mm–202 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume490 l–630 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,440 kg–2,585 kg	Curb weight2,165 kg–2,665 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tanknot specified	Fuel tank60 l–85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2021–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines14
Power	Power240–485 kW (326–659 hp)	Power180–450 kW (245–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)not specified	Displacement (l)1.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelElectric	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption21.8 l/100 km · xDrive45	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 350 de 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · M60	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · AMG 63 S 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim38 · Standard	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Standard	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Adaptive Cruise Control	Adaptive Cruise Control✓	Adaptive Cruise Control—
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking✓	Automatic Parking✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera✓	Rear-view Camera✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry✓	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start✓	Push-button Start✓
Power Tailgate	Power Tailgate✓	Power Tailgate✓
Start-Stop System	Start-Stop System—	Start-Stop System✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster✓	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Adaptive suspension	Adaptive suspension✓	Adaptive suspension—
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Ambient Lighting	Ambient Lighting✓	Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia8 · 7
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Wireless Phone Charging	Wireless Phone Charging✓	Wireless Phone Charging—
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app✓	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam—	Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety11 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Blind Spot Monitor	Blind Spot Monitor✓	Blind Spot Monitor—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW iX I20 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

Length: BMW iX I20 4,965 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 4,938 mm (a 27 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,000 vs 2,995 mm. Boot: 500 vs 630 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW iX I20 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

The most frugal BMW iX I20 uses 21.8 l/100 km (xDrive45); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 1.1 l/100 km (350 de 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW iX I20 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

The strongest BMW iX I20 makes 485 kW (659 hp) (M70 xDrive); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 450 kW (612 hp) (AMG 63 S 4MATIC+).

Other comparisons

iX I20 vs Audi Q8 (4M8)iX I20 vs BMW X5 G65 iX I20 vs Volvo EX90 I GLE W167 vs BMW X5 G05 GLE W167 vs BMW X6 G06 GLE W167 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport L461 GLE W167 vs Audi Q8 (4M8)Compare cars →