2024 BMW iX vs. 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Review

Picture of the 2024 BMW iX

2024 BMW
iX

MSRP*: $87,100 to $111,500
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450

MSRP*: $69,500
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MPG - City Info not available 19 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Cargo Space 77.9 ft3 74.9 ft3
Engine
  • 516-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 532-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 375-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 516 - 532 hp 375 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 7,700 lbs
Exterior Length 195.0 in 193.9 in
Exterior Width 77.4 in 76.7 in
Leg Room Front 40.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 40.3 in
Rear 40.9 in
Head Room Front 42.0 in
Rear 39.5 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.4 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 GLE 450 than in the BMW iX, 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 iX and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

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 iX will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
The BMW iX is about the same width as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450. When looking at overall length, the BMW iX takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the BMW iX greatly out-muscles the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.

Powertrain
The BMW iX has much lower torque than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The BMW iX has less seating than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450, making the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the BMW iX as you will in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450.