Comparison - BMW X5 xDrive40Li 2022 - vs - Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2024

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Model: 
Average Price: 
$
60,600
Updated: 
10 Jul 2023
$
62,650
Updated: 
05 Feb 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2022
2024
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
8-speed Shiftable Automatic
9-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
21.90gals
22.50gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Alpine White
#EFEFEF
Black Sapphire Metallic
#373737
Blue Ridge Mountain Metallic
#4D757C
Dravit Grey Metallic
#9B9B99
Skyscraper Grey Metallic
#686455

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Pros
Three compelling powertrain choices,
upscale cabin environs,
well-integrated infotainment tech.

Cons
Steering could feel sharper,
snug third-row seat,
top turbo-V-8 engine carries a big price tag.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Strong performance from available engines
Luxurious, comfortable cabin lives up to its price tag
Spacious interior and cargo area

Cons
Small mirrors and wide roof pillars create blind spots
Limited interior storage
Wide doorsills inhibit entry and exit

By: 
edmunds.com

Pros
Muscular engine lineup
Poised ride quality and handling
Airy, upscale interior
Many standard tech and safety features

Cons
Cramped optional third row

By: 
usnews.com

Pros
Spacious first and second-row seats,
high-tech features abound,
offers some legit off-road capability.

Cons
Stiff ride on larger wheels,
snug passenger space in the optional third row,
unlocking the best features requires a big investment.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Premium Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
21.00mpg
20.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
26.00mpg
27.00mpg
Engine type: 
Hybrid
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
16
Cylinders: 
6
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
331ft-lbs
at 1 500rpm
295ft-lbs
at 2 000rpm
Horsepower: 
335hp
at 5 500rpm
255hp
at 5 800rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
41.30Feet
39.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.
Keyless ignition
Keyless ignition
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Leather steering wheel
Turn signal in mirrors

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
194.30in
194.30in
Width: 
87.30in
84.90in
Height: 
68.70in
70.70in
Ground Clearance: 
8.70in
Front Track: 
66.10in
Rear Track: 
66.90in
Wheel Base: 
117.10in
117.90in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
40.80
40.50
Rear Head Room: 
38.70
36.90
Front Leg Room: 
39.80in
40.30in
Rear leg room: 
37.40in
40.90in
Front Hip Room: 
60.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
60.00in
59.30in
Rear Hip Room: 
59.80in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.10in
58.30in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
72.30cu.ft
74.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
7200lbs
7700lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
33.90cu.ft
33.30cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
4828.00lbs
4718.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
2nd row fixed glass moonroof
Reverse tilt passenger only provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
Heated mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
12-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Driver seat thigh extension
2 memorized driver seat settings
12-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Passenger seat thigh extension
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Leatherette
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
10-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
3 memorized driver seat settings
10-way power passenger seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
3 memorized passenger seat settings
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding with pass-thru center armrest
Folding center armrest
Split-folding rear seatback

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension: 
Multi-Link

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual zone front climate control
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Dual zone front climate control
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
Wireless charging
Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
205 watts stereo output
10 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
12 months of provided satellite radio service
12.3" infotainment display size
2 subwoofer(s)
Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB with external media control
6 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 x 9.0 in
19 x 8.0 in
Wheels more: 
Run flat tires
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
255.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
50
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
ventilated disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Driver attention alert
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system
Rear cross traffic alert
Rear center 3-point belt
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Blind spot warning accident avoidance system
Driver attention alert
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation