Compare 2017 BMW X6 vs 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2017 BMW X6
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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

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

Bengt Halvorson 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.

BMW calls the X6 a "sports activity coupe," while Mercedes-Benz actually puts the "coupe" badge on its GLE-Class variant. These two vehicles, if you line them up side by side, are near clones. But if you walk around them, there are key differences in the front and rear detailing of these vehicles, as well as in the shape and nuance of the sheet metal.

 
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
7.7
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
18 mpg 17 mpg
Highway
25 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 2WD -
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in)
37.2 -
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57 -
Front Head Room (in)
38.3 -
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.9 -
Second Leg Room (in)
35.9 -
Front Leg Room (in)
40.4 -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.1 78.9
Track Width, Front (in)
64.7 65.1
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
26.6 23
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
59.7 60.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
26.6 23
Brakes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.7 13.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 13
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
22.4 24.6
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
42 -
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P255/50HR19 P315/40WR21
Rear Tire Order Code
NA R02
Front Tire Size
P255/50HR19 P275/45WR21
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA R02
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
500 500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
600 720
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
5000 5000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
6000 7200
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
6000 7200
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4630 4960
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)
- 6350
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 X 9 21 X 10
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 X 9 21 X 11
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
210 180
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
- 600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 600
Engine
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 1300 384 @ 1800
Engine Order Code
NA NA
Displacement
3.0 L/183 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
300 @ 5800 362 @ 5500
Engine Oil Cooler
- Regular Duty
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18 17
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
25 23
Transmission
Trans Order Code
2TB 421
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84 0.86
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71 5.35
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11 2.25
Trans Type
8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.28 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67 0.72
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.29 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14 3.24
Trans PTO Access
- No
Transfer Case Power Take Off
- No
Transfer Case Model
- None
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X6 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Body Style
Sports Activity Coupe 4MATIC
Body Code
- S
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link -
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link
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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