2017 BMW X6 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

Compare 2017 BMW X6 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2017 BMW X6

2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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sDrive35i Sports Activity Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
X6 sDrive35i Sports Activity Coupe	18	25	$58,625	$62,500
X6 xDrive35i Sports Activity Coupe	18	24	$60,765	$64,800
X6 xDrive50i Sports Activity Coupe	15	21	$72,530	$77,450
X6 M Sports Activity Coupe	14	19	$97,315	$104,100

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AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 43 4MATIC Coupe	17	23	$64,775	$69,650
GLE AMG GLE 43 4MATIC SUV	17	23	$62,450	$67,150
GLE AMG GLE 63 4MATIC SUV	13	17	$94,572	$101,690
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe	14	18	$102,905	$110,650
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV	13	17	$101,221	$108,840
GLE GLE 300d 4MATIC SUV	22	29	$49,662	$53,400
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV	18	23	$50,685	$54,500
GLE GLE 350 SUV	18	23	$48,360	$52,000
GLE GLE 400 4MATIC SUV	18	23	$61,055	$65,650
GLE GLE 550e 4MATIC SUV	N/A	N/A	$61,659	$66,300

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2017 BMW X6 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class: Compare Cars

Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

When the kids head off to college, you might not mind making the move to something that flaunts your affluence a little more—something just a little bit more ostentatious. That move used to be made by putting a big touring coupe in the garage; but times have changed, and it’s now more rakish utility vehicles with swoopy rooflines—models like the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Coupe.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$58,625

$64,775

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$62,500

$69,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1042 / month

$1161 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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7.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2017 BMW X6 started the coupe-like SUV trend, and keeps above the fold with potent powertrains.

The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class pared down its powertrains to gas only or a plug-in hybrid, although it still has plenty of stops in between for luxury buyers.

TCC Likes

Stylish body
V-8 is compelling in its performance
Functional rear seat

Plenty of base features that you'd expect on a luxury car
"Coupe" look for daring, non-conformists (with money)
Wide range of powertrains

TCC Dislikes

A $6,000 premium over the X5
Ride is a little harsh
Not an off-roader and not a super sedan

Expensive performance versions
Relatively thirsty compared to others
Pricey advanced safety features

Fuel Economy

City

18 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.9

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

192

192.6

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

67.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

65.9

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

114.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

78.9

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

65.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.7

60.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.7

13.8

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Front Tire Size

P255/50HR19

P275/45WR21

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50HR19

P315/40WR21

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

7200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

7200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

7200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

720

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

720

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4630

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6350

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

21 X 11

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

21 X 10

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

600

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

362 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

300 @ 1300

384 @ 1800

Engine Oil Cooler

Regular Duty

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.29

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.14

3.24

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.86

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.35

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Transfer Case Model

None

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Coupe

4MATIC

Vehicle Name

BMW X6

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.69

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.69

Emissions

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

8.4

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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