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Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
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BMW X6 xDrive30i
Suv · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de
Car A
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.
5 seatsSuvPhev5-star safety1.1 L/100kmPlug-in hybrid
BMW X6 xDrive30i
Car B
BMW X6 xDrive30i
The BMW X6 xDrive30i combines AWD traction, brisk 258‑hp performance, and a usable 580 L cargo area to suit road trips for a five‑seat family. It’s a premium choice with efficiency that’s solid for its class, but less compelling for city‑focused or budget‑minded buyers.
5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety258 hpAWD
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 66
City 36 / 26
Budget / value 38 / 28
Road trip 65 / 75
Performance 22 / 34
Cargo 38 / 40
Practical 48 / 41
Premium 61 / 62
Winter 40 / 80

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de · Orange = BMW X6 xDrive30i

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de BMW X6 xDrive30i
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Pros & cons

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

BMW X6 xDrive30i

  • AWD traction adds confidence for winter and long-distance travel.
  • Strong real-world pace: 258 hp and 6.1 s 0–100 km/h ease highway passing.
  • 580 L cargo and five-seat layout suit growing families on road trips.
  • 9 L/100 km combined is efficient for its class.

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz GLE 300de uses 1.1 L/100km vs 9.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW X6 xDrive30i if…
All-wheel drive
BMW X6 xDrive30i's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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