BMW X5 G65 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

2026–present vs 2019–present · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: X5 G65 4,994 mm, GLE W167 4,938 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: X5 G65 655 l, GLE W167 630 l.
Lowest consumption: X5 G65 1.3 l/100 km, GLE W167 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: X5 G65 230–450 kW, GLE W167 180–450 kW.
Standard equipment: X5 G65 21 items (Base), GLE W167 36 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

BMW X5 G652026–present · 4 engines · Base, M Sport, M Sport Pro, M PerformanceSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	BMW X5 G652026–presentno listings	Mercedes-Benz GLE W1672019–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,994 mm	Length4,924 mm–4,938 mm
Width	Width2,000 mm	Width1,947 mm–2,018 mm
Height	Height1,748 mm	Height1,772 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,035 mm	Wheelbase2,995 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance205 mm–215 mm	Ground clearance190 mm–200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume525 l–655 l	Trunk volume490 l–630 l
Curb weight	Curb weight2,170 kg–2,650 kg	Curb weight2,165 kg–2,665 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank69 l–83 l	Fuel tank60 l–85 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2026–present	Production years2019–present
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines14
Power	Power230–450 kW (313–612 hp)	Power180–450 kW (245–612 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–3.0	Displacement (l)1.9–4.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption1.3 l/100 km · xDrive50e	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 350 de 4MATIC
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.5 s · M60e	Best 0–100 km/h3.8 s · AMG 63 S 4MATIC+
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed280 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Base	Items in the base trim36 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim27 · M Sport Pro	Items in the top trim39 · AMG Line
Equipment · Comfort11 · 12
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone—	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Multi-zone Climate Control	Multi-zone Climate Control✓	Multi-zone Climate Control—
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✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors✓	Front Parking Sensors—
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors✓	Rear Parking Sensors—
360° Camera	360° Camera✓	360° Camera—
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—
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✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
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 · Multimedia1 · 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✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
Remote control via smartphone app	Remote control via smartphone app—	Remote control via smartphone app✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights✓
Automatic High Beam	Automatic High Beam—	Automatic High Beam✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 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✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R18 Wheels	R18 Wheels—	R18 Wheels✓
R20 Wheels	R20 Wheels✓	R20 Wheels—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW X5 G65 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

Length: BMW X5 G65 4,994 mm, Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 4,938 mm (a 56 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,035 vs 2,995 mm. Boot: 655 vs 630 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW X5 G65 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

The most frugal BMW X5 G65 uses 1.3 l/100 km (xDrive50e); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 1.1 l/100 km (350 de 4MATIC).

Which is more powerful — BMW X5 G65 or Mercedes-Benz GLE W167?

The strongest BMW X5 G65 makes 450 kW (612 hp) (M60e); the strongest Mercedes-Benz GLE W167 450 kW (612 hp) (AMG 63 S 4MATIC+).

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