BMW X6 vs Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE
Verdict
At RM734,800 against RM1,191,888, the BMW X6 is the far cheaper way into a five-seat CBU executive SUV with all-wheel drive, AEB and seven airbags. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is in another league for shove: 603 hp and 850 Nm cut 0-100 km/h to 3.9 seconds, while the BMW’s 335 hp and 450 Nm need 5.4 seconds. For a Malaysian buyer, the AMG also brings more boot space and a longer warranty, but the X6 is narrower, lower and much cheaper to tax.
Pick the BMW X6 if you want the lower purchase price, lower road tax and a narrower executive SUV, while accepting less power and boot space.
Pick the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE if you want the harder-hitting car, with 603 hp, 850 Nm, a 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time and a four-year warranty.
Key differences
- Price: BMW X6 RM734,800; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM1,191,888
- Output: BMW X6 335 hp/450 Nm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 603 hp/850 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: BMW X6 5.4 s; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 3.9 s
- Size: BMW X6 4,960/2,004/1,700 mm; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 4,924/2,156/1,772 mm
- Boot space: BMW X6 580 litres; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 630 litres
- Running costs: BMW X6 road tax RM1,637/year; Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE RM3,211/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 734,800✓ | RM 1,191,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Engine | 2,998 cc | 3,982 cc |
| Power | 335 hp | 603 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 850 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s | 3.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 1.0 kWh | 1.0 kWh |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,960 mm | 4,924 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm | 2,156 mm |
| Height | 1,700 mm | 1,772 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,995 mm |
| Boot space | 580 L | 630 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 83 L | 85 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 4✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,637✓ | RM 3,211 |
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.
X6
- RM457,088 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM1,637 yearly road tax
- Narrower 2,004 mm body
- Much less power and torque
- Smaller 580-litre boot
- Shorter two-year warranty
AMG GLE
- 603 hp and 850 Nm
- Quicker 3.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- Larger 630-litre boot
- Costs RM457,088 more
- Higher RM3,211 yearly road tax
- Wider 2,156 mm body
X6 vs AMG GLE FAQ
Is the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE better?
For most buyers, the BMW X6 is the more rational buy because it costs far less and has lower road tax. The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is better if performance, boot space and warranty length matter more than price.
What is the price difference?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE costs RM457,088 more than the BMW X6.
Which one is quicker from 0-100 km/h?
The Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE is quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds versus 5.4 seconds for the BMW X6.