Car A
BMW X5 xDrive40d
The BMW X5 xDrive40d blends strong diesel performance with AWD efficiency, suiting road trips and family duties. It’s quick and spacious, but less compelling for tight-city use or budget-first buyers.
BMW X5 xDrive40d
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
better on fuelcomparison picksame body typesame seatsstep-up price
Usage fit
Family
69
/
65
City
31
/
36
Budget / value
36
/
38
Road trip
76
/
65
Performance
36
/
22
Cargo
44
/
38
Practical
45
/
48
Premium
61
/
61
Winter
80
/
40
Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW X5 xDrive40d · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Specs side-by-side
Spec
BMW X5 xDrive40d
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
BMW X5 xDrive40d
- Efficient long-distance cruiser (7.3 L/100 km combined).
- 700 Nm torque and 5.5 s 0–100 km/h for confident overtakes.
- AWD traction supports winter and all-weather driving.
- 650 L boot and five-seat SUV space for growing families.
- Large SUV footprint is cumbersome in tight city streets and parking.
- Diesel powertrain favors longer journeys over short urban hops.
- Price near 60,000 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
- Limited to five seats; not for those needing seven.
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 xDrive40d if…
Lower entry price
BMW X5 xDrive40d 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.