Car A
BMW X5 xDrive30d
A spacious AWD diesel SUV that balances family practicality with long-distance efficiency. Best for growing families and road trips rather than dense city use or performance driving.
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Suv · Diesel · AWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Suv · Phev
Car B
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
With a long electric range and very low stated fuel use, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de fits road trips and growing-family duties. It mixes brisk acceleration with five-seat practicality at a premium price point.
Why compared
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Usage fit
Family
78
/
65
City
32
/
36
Budget / value
53
/
38
Road trip
76
/
65
Performance
35
/
22
Cargo
44
/
38
Practical
58
/
48
Premium
59
/
61
Winter
80
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive30d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive30d
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X5 xDrive30d
- Efficient for its class with a combined consumption of 6.5 (diesel)
- 650-liter trunk and five seats suit growing families and luggage-heavy trips
- AWD traction adds confidence in winter and on mixed roads
- Good value in its segment at around 59,000 considering size and torque
- Large SUV and diesel powertrain are less suited to short, stop-start city driving
- Only five seats; no third row for bigger families
- Not aimed at performance driving; prioritizes comfort and efficiency over sharp handling
- The 59,000 price may not fit tighter budgets
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
- Long electric-only range (100 km) and 1.1 combined consumption make it efficient for its class
- 31.2 kWh battery supports meaningful EV driving between charges
- 550-liter cargo space and five seats suit road trips and growing families
- 0–100 km/h in 5.9 s enables easy highway merges and passes
- Premium pricing at 70,250
- Seats five only; no third row for larger families
- Not aimed at performance driving despite the quick sprint
- Oriented more to road trips than dense city driving
Verdict
Pick BMW X5 xDrive30d if…
Lower entry price
BMW X5 xDrive30d starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.