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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Sports Activity Coupe sDrive35i

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sports Activity Coupe sDrive35i	18	25	$58,625	$62,500
Sports Activity Coupe xDrive50i	15	21	$72,530	$77,450
Sports Activity Coupe	14	19	$97,315	$104,100

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SUV GLE 350

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

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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

$48,360

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$62,500

$52,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1042 / month

$867 / 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

Highway

25 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

35.9

38.4

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

40.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.3

40.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.9

58.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

64.7

Wheelbase (in)

115.5

114.8

Height, Overall (in)

66.5

70.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

67.2

65.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.1

75.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.7

80.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

26.6

38.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

26.6

38.2

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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)

13.7

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

22.4

24.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P255/50HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50HR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

6600

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

6000

6600

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

660

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

600

660

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

6000

6600

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4630

4652

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

19 X 8.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

600

Engine

Displacement

3.0 L/183

3.5 L/213

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5800

302 @ 6500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

300 @ 1300

273 @ 3500

Engine Order Code

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.11

1.92

Trans Type

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

0.73

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.28

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.82

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

4.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.90

Summary

Body Style

Sports Activity Coupe

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

BMW X6

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

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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