X4 M40i vs Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

X4 M40i

Suv · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Suv · Gasoline

Car A

X4 M40i

The BMW X4 M40i is a premium SUV that combines 360 hp performance (0–100 km/h in 4.3 s) with five-seat practicality and a 525 L trunk for road trips. Its 10.6 L/100 km consumption and 73,300 price make it less compelling for city-heavy, budget-minded use.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety10.6 L/100km

Car B

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 blends strong performance with generous cargo space, making it well-suited to road trips and growing families. Its premium price and 10.7 L/100 km consumption are the main trade-offs.

5 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety367 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 65 / 75

City 23 / 23

Budget / value 24 / 23

Road trip 65 / 76

Performance 30 / 33

Cargo 37 / 54

Practical 38 / 45

Premium 65 / 65

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = X4 M40i · Orange = Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Specs side-by-side

Spec X4 M40i Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

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Pros & cons

X4 M40i

Rapid acceleration: 4.3 s 0–100 km/h and 360 hp.
Strong highway performance from 500 Nm torque and 250 km/h top-speed headroom.
Practical for trips: five seats and a 525 L cargo area.
Premium, performance-first positioning suited to road-trip priorities.
Combined consumption of 10.6 L/100 km can be costly for city driving.
Premium pricing around 73,300 won’t suit budget-focused buyers.
Only five seats—no third row for larger families.
Gasoline powertrain may not satisfy efficiency-led shoppers.

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s and 367 hp for confident passing
825 L trunk and five seats fit family gear for road trips
Strong safety emphasis in the signals supports family needs
Balanced power and practicality for long-distance use
10.7 L/100 km combined consumption may not suit efficiency-first buyers
At $74,800, it sits firmly in premium pricing
Less suited to frequent city driving per signals
Five-seat layout limits passenger capacity

Verdict

Pick X4 M40i if…

Best fuel economy

X4 M40i uses 10.6 L/100km vs 10.7 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 puts out 367 hp vs 360 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

X4 M40i

Mercedes-Benz GLE 450

Verdict

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