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| MPG - City | 23 - 24 MPG | 19 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 31 - 33 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 46.9 - 57.2 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 241 - 312 hp | 255 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 177.2 - 177.4 in | 193.9 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 76.7 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 40.4 in
Rear 37.0 in |
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in |
| Head Room |
Front 42.1 in
Rear 39.3 in |
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the BMW X1, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Convenience
With the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the BMW X1, due to its tank size and fuel economy.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Clearly, the BMW X1 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X1 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the BMW X1, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Performance
The BMW X1 has a little less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
The BMW X1 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The BMW X1 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.