2016 BMW X4 vs 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2016 BMW X4

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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AWD 4-Door xDrive28i

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

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RWD 4-Door GLE 350

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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,130

$47,523

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$45,250

$51,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$754 / month

$852 / 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

20 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

24 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.3

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

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Wheelbase (in)

110.6

114.8

Height, Overall (in)

63.9

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

65.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.1

75.8

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

64.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.7

38.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

49.4

80.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.7

38.2

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

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

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P245/50VR18

P255/50HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

660

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

660

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6600

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

6600

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

6600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4130

4652

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

260 @ 1450

273 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

240 @ 5000

302 @ 6500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

3.42

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

2.86

Trans Order Code

2TB

427

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.37

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.38

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X4

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Style

Sports Activity Coupe

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.6

8.8

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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