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2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

2021 BMW X5

vs.

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350
23/21/26 mpg

EPA-Estimated Gas Mileage (Combined/City/Highway)

22/19/26 mpg
335 hp @ 5,500 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5,800 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm

Torque

273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Available: 7,200 pounds

Maximum Trailer Weight

5,950 pounds
5.3 seconds

0-60 times

7 seconds

Are you in the market for the new BMW X5 to use for your Escondido commute, but you’re wondering how it compares to other SUVs in its class, like the Mercedes-Benz GLE? If you’re having an internal BMW X5 vs. GLE debate, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a detailed, side-by-side BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 comparison below. We think you’ll see the BMW X5 wins, hands-down.

2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE – Gas Mileage

You’ll be making fewer trips to San Marcos area gas stations with the BMW X5 than you would with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, thanks to the superior fuel economy of the X5. Here are the EPA-estimated fuel economy specs for each automobile.

2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 – EPA-Estimated Gas Mileage

  • 2021 BMW X5 – 23 combined /21 city /26 highway miles per gallon
  • 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE- 22 combined /19 city /26 highway miles per gallon

2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 – Power and Performance

The BMW X5 delivers significantly more horsepower and torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE. Here are the specs:

2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE – Horsepower

  • 2021 BMW X5 – 335 hp @ 5,500 rpm
  • 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE – 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm

2021 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE – Torque

  • 2021 BMW X5 – 330 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
  • 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE – 273 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm

2021 BMW X5 vs. GLE – Towing

Many of our San Diego customers love to play hard on the weekend. That means towing a boat or jet skis out to the lake. If that’s you, you need a vehicle that’s capable of serious towing. You’ll be happy to know that the BMW X5 can tow up to 7,200 pounds when properly equipped. That’s over 1,000 pounds more than the GLE:

2021 BMW X5 vs. GLE – Maximum Trailer Weight

  • 2021 BMW X5 – 7,200 pounds
  • 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE – 5,950 pounds

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