2016 BMW X4 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2016 BMW X4

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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AWD 4-Door M40i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X4 AWD 4-Door M40i	18	25	$53,675	$57,800
X4 AWD 4-Door xDrive28i	20	28	$42,130	$45,250
X4 AWD 4-Door xDrive35i	19	27	$46,225	$49,700

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4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63	13	17	$92,954	$99,950
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63 S Coupe	14	18	$101,649	$109,300
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door AMG GLE 63 S-Model	13	17	$99,603	$107,100
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 300d	22	29	$48,825	$52,500
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 350	17	22	$49,848	$53,600
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 400	18	22	$60,078	$64,600
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 450 AMG Coupe	17	23	$60,543	$65,100
GLE 4MATIC 4-Door GLE 550e	18	22	$60,962	$65,550
GLE RWD 4-Door GLE 350	18	24	$47,523	$51,100

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$53,675

$92,954

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$57,800

$99,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$963 / month

$1666 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

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8.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 BMW X4 grasps for attention, while it drops the cargo-carrying, off-roading SUV pretense.

The M-Class gets a new lease on luxury-crossover life as the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class—and it's joined by a swoopy new Coupe variant.

TCC Likes

Good look outside
Improved infotainment
The turbo-6 is tough to beat

New four-door Coupe model offers more choice
Impressive safety set
Strong, fuel-efficient diesel

TCC Dislikes

Really expensive
Did we mention it costs a lot?
Not practical

Coupe skimps on backseat space, versatility
Name change potentially confusing
Non-AMG V-8 option gone

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

13 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

17 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

37.4

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.2

58.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

38.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.3

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

66.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

184.3

191

Height, Overall (in)

63.9

69.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

67.1

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

114.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

49.4

80.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.7

38.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.7

38.2

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

15.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.7

24.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P275/40WR19

P265/45ZR20

Rear Tire Order Code

R01

Front Tire Size

P245/45WR19

P265/45ZR20

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R01

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

720

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

7200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

7200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4235

5238

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8.5

20 X 9

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9.5

20 X 9

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

343 @ 1350

516 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/182

5.5 L/333

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

355 @ 5800

550 @ 5750

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.34

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.67

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.89

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X4

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Style

Sports Activity Coupe

4MATIC Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

11.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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