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BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

2006–2013 vs 2006–2012 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

BMW X5 E702006–2013 · 10 engines · Base, M Sportpaket, Exclusive Edition, Sport-PaketSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012 · 6 engines · Standard, AMG Sports Package, Off-Road Package, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW X5 E702006–2013no listings
Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)2006–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length4,854 mm–4,857 mmLength5,088 mm
Width1,933 mm–1,994 mmWidth1,920 mm
Height1,766 mm–1,776 mmHeight1,840 mm
Wheelbase2,933 mmWheelbase3,075 mm
Ground clearance195 mm–222 mmGround clearance208 mm
Trunk volume620 lTrunk volume300 l
Curb weight2,070 kg–2,380 kgCurb weight2,430 kg–2,550 kg
Fuel tank85 lFuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years2006–2013Production years2006–2012
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines10Number of engines6
Power173–408 kW (235–555 hp)Power155–285 kW (211–387 hp)
Displacement (l)3.0–4.8Displacement (l)3.0–5.5
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption7.4 l/100 km · xDrive30dLowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
Best 0–100 km/h4.7 s · MBest 0–100 km/h6.5 s · GL 500 4MATIC
Top speed250 km/hTop speed240 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim38 · BaseItems in the base trim27 · Standard
Items in the top trim41 · M SportpaketItems in the top trim28 · Grand Edition
Equipment · Comfort9 · 6
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Push-button Start✓Push-button Start—
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric—
Front Seats Height Adjustment✓Front Seats Height Adjustment—
7 Seats—7 Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel✓Leather Steering Wheel—
Third Row of Seats—Third Row of Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 0
Audio System✓Audio System—
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth—
USB Port✓USB Port—
AUX input✓AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 3
Halogen Headlights—Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights✓
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety10 · 8
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist✓Hill Start Assist—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels✓R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails✓Roof Rails✓
Low-range Gearbox—Low-range Gearbox✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

Length: Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 5,088 mm, BMW X5 E70 4,857 mm (a 231 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,075 vs 2,933 mm. Boot: 300 vs 620 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

The most frugal BMW X5 E70 uses 7.4 l/100 km (xDrive30d); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 8.9 l/100 km (GL 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 E70 or Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL)?

The strongest BMW X5 E70 makes 408 kW (555 hp) (M); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLS X164 (GL) 285 kW (387 hp) (GL 500 4MATIC).

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