2024 BMW X3 vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 Review

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2024 BMW
X3

MSRP*: $46,900 to $61,900
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
AMG GLE 53

MSRP*: $86,750 to $89,800
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MPG - City 21 - 23 MPG 18 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 22 - 23 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 62.7 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 248-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 382-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 429-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 248 - 382 hp 429 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 185.9 in 194.4 - 195.3 in
Exterior Width 74.4 - 74.7 in 79.4 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 36.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 39.1 in
Front 40.2 - 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 - 37.8 in

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Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 than in the BMW X3, 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 X3 and the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the BMW X3 as you will with the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 X3 is a better financial choice over the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X3 is much slimmer than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The BMW X3 is slightly shorter than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The BMW X3 has the same turning radius as the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X3 has a lot less horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53.

Powertrain
The BMW X3 has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X3 has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, making the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The BMW X3 has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.