2024 BMW X5 PHEV vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW X5 PHEV

2024 BMW
X5 PHEV

MSRP*: $72,500
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 350

MSRP*: $62,650
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MPG - City Info not available 20 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 71.2 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 483-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 255-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 483 hp 255 hp
Towing Capacity 5,952 lbs 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 194.3 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.8 in
Rear 37.4 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 40.7 in
Rear 38.7 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 than in the BMW X5 PHEV, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the BMW X5 PHEV.

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). The BMW X5 PHEV is somewhat more expensive than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 PHEV is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the BMW X5 PHEV takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the BMW X5 PHEV greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.

Powertrain
The BMW X5 PHEV has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW X5 PHEV 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 X5 PHEV has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.