BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Price, engines, mileage, size and safety, side by side. On-road prices are for Delhi, including registration, road tax and insurance.
BMW X5: ₹1.12–1.29 crore on-road in Delhi. All 4 variants and prices
Mercedes-Benz GLE: ₹1.15–1.34 crore on-road in Delhi. All 3 variants and prices
What sets them apart
- Cheaper to buy: X5, from ₹1.12 crore against ₹1.15 crore on-road in Delhi (₹3.58 lakh less)
- Top variant: X5: ₹1.29 crore | GLE: ₹1.34 crore
- Power: Both up to 381 PS
- Better mild hybrid petrol mileage: X5, up to 12 km/l against 7.1 km/l (claimed)
- Better mild hybrid diesel mileage: X5, up to 12 km/l against 7.1 km/l (claimed)
- Bigger boot: X5, 650 litres against 630
- Crash-test rating: Both 5 stars
- More airbags: GLE, up to 9 against 6
- Longer warranty: GLE, 3 years / unlimited km against 2 years / unlimited km
- Variants on sale: X5: 4 variants | GLE: 3 variants
X5 vs GLE: side by side
| X5 | GLE | |
|---|---|---|
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1.12–1.29 crore | ₹1.15–1.34 crore |
| Ex-showroom | ₹0.97–1.12 crore | ₹1.00–1.17 crore |
| Variants | 4 | 3 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Mild hybrid petrol, Mild hybrid diesel | Mild hybrid petrol, Mild hybrid diesel |
| Engines | 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid petrol; 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid diesel | 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid petrol; 2.0-litre turbo mild hybrid diesel; 3.0-litre turbo mild hybrid diesel |
| Gearbox | Automatic (AT) | Automatic (AT) |
| Power | 286–381 PS | 269–381 PS |
| Torque | 520–650 Nm | 500–700 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | Mild hybrid petrol 12 km/l; Mild hybrid diesel 12 km/l | Mild hybrid petrol 7.1 km/l; Mild hybrid diesel 7.1 km/l |
| Length | 4,922 mm | 4,926 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,010 mm |
| Height | 1,745 mm | 1,797 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Ground clearance | 216 mm | 215 mm |
| Boot | 650 litres | 630 litres |
| Fuel tank | 80 litres | 85 litres |
| Kerb weight | 2,060–2,220 kg | 2,090–2,405 kg |
| Crash-test rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Airbags | 6 | 7–9 |
| Warranty | 2 years / unlimited km | 3 years / unlimited km |
Which one is right for you?
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Claimed mileage and range are the figures from official tests (ARAI or MIDC), which run higher than everyday driving. Boot space and kerb weight are published figures, left blank where none is published.