2024 BMW
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
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| MPG - City | Info not available | Info not available |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 71.2 ft3 | 74.9 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 483 hp | 381 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,952 lbs | 7,700 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 194.3 in | 194.3 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 40.5 in
Rear 36.9 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 450e than in the BMW X5 PHEV, 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 X5 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.
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). Whether you pick the BMW X5 PHEV or the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, it's going to cost you about the same.
Dimensions
Since the BMW X5 PHEV is much wider than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, 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 450e.
Handling
The BMW X5 PHEV has a larger turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e is clearly the choice over the BMW X5 PHEV for pulling heavy loads.
The BMW X5 PHEV has a little more horsepower than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the BMW X5 PHEV transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the BMW X5 PHEV and the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e.
The BMW X5 PHEV has less cargo space than the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.