BMW X5 F15 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W166?

2013–2018 vs 2015–2018 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 F15 4,886 mm, GLE W166 4,831 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: X5 F15 650 l, GLE W166 690 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 F15 3.3 l/100 km, GLE W166 3.3 l/100 km.
Power: X5 F15 160–423 kW, GLE W166 150–430 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 F15 40 items (Base), GLE W166 34 items (Standard).
On Autodrom: X5 F15 from €18,000 (1 listing); no GLE W166 is listed right now.

BMW X5 F152013–2018 · 10 engines · Base, Pure Excellence, M Sport, xLineSpecifications →1 listing from €18,000 →

Mercedes-Benz GLE W1662015–2018 · 11 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Grand Edition, ExclusiveSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 F152013–20181 listing · from €18,000	Mercedes-Benz GLE W1662015–2018no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,880 mm–4,886 mm	Length4,819 mm–4,831 mm
Width	Width1,938 mm–1,985 mm	Width1,935 mm
Height	Height1,745 mm–1,762 mm	Height1,796 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,933 mm	Wheelbase2,915 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm–210 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l–650 l	Trunk volume480 l–690 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,995 kg–2,350 kg	Curb weight2,100 kg–2,465 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank85 l	Fuel tank70 l–93 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2013–2018	Production years2015–2018
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power160–423 kW (218–575 hp)	Power150–430 kW (204–585 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–4.4	Displacement (l)2.1–5.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Rear-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption3.3 l/100 km · xDrive40e	Lowest consumption3.3 l/100 km · 500 e 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · M	Best 0–100 km/h4.2 s · AMG 63 S 4MATIC
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim40 · Base	Items in the base trim34 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Pure Excellence	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 13
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✓
Automatic Parking	Automatic Parking—	Automatic Parking✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
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✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display—
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor✓
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—
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 0
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior4 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels✓	R18 Wheels✓
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings1	Listings0
Price from	Price from€18,000	Price fromnot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 F15 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W166?

Length: BMW X5 F15 4,886 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 4,831 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,933 vs 2,915 mm. Boot: 650 vs 690 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 F15 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W166?

The most frugal BMW X5 F15 uses 3.3 l/100 km (xDrive40e); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 3.3 l/100 km (500 e 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 F15 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W166?

The strongest BMW X5 F15 makes 423 kW (575 hp) (M); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLE W166 430 kW (585 hp) (AMG 63 S 4MATIC).

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