BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
Verdict
At RM469,800 versus RM498,888, the BMW X5 asks RM29,088 less yet gives 308 hp/540 Nm against 248 hp/400 Nm, so its 5.4-second 0-100 km/h time is usefully sharper than the GLE’s 6.1 seconds. It also has a 650-litre boot versus 490 litres. The Mercedes-Benz GLE answers with proper plug-in hybrid numbers: a 31.0 kWh battery and 114 km EV range, plus four-year warranty and RM440 road tax against two years and RM1,637. This is pace and boot space versus electric commuting and lower annual tax.
Pick the BMW X5 if you want the quicker, more powerful SUV with the larger boot and the lower purchase price.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz GLE if you can use its 114 km EV range and value the longer warranty and lower road tax.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X5 RM469,800; Mercedes-Benz GLE RM498,888
- Output: BMW X5 308 hp/540 Nm; Mercedes-Benz GLE 248 hp/400 Nm
- Acceleration/top speed: BMW X5 5.4 s/250 km/h; Mercedes-Benz GLE 6.1 s/210 km/h
- Battery/EV range: BMW X5 —/—; Mercedes-Benz GLE 31.0 kWh/114 km
- Boot space: BMW X5 650 litres; Mercedes-Benz GLE 490 litres
- Warranty/road tax: BMW X5 2 years/RM1,637; Mercedes-Benz GLE 4 years/RM440
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 469,800✓ | RM 498,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Power | 308 hp✓ | 248 hp |
| Torque | 540 Nm✓ | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s✓ | 6.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 31.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 114 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 1,947 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Boot space | 650 L✓ | 490 L |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637 | RM 440✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
X5
- More power and torque
- Quicker 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 650-litre boot
- No EV range figure listed
- Shorter two-year warranty
- Higher RM1,637 road tax
GLE
- 114 km EV range
- Longer four-year warranty
- Lower RM440 road tax
- Costs RM29,088 more
- Slower 6.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Smaller 490-litre boot
X5 vs GLE FAQ
Is the BMW X5 or Mercedes-Benz GLE better?
The BMW X5 is better for performance and luggage space, with 308 hp, 540 Nm and a 650-litre boot. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is better for plug-in hybrid use, with a 31.0 kWh battery, 114 km EV range and lower road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE costs RM29,088 more than the BMW X5. The X5 is priced at RM469,800, while the GLE is priced at RM498,888.
Which one is quicker?
The BMW X5 is quicker. It does 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE takes 6.1 seconds and tops out at 210 km/h.