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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
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2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
MSRP $63,800 - $117,100
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2017 BMW X5
MSRP $68,500 - $82,800
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Mechanical
Engine
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-6 Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6
Twin Turbo Diesel I-6 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement
3.0 L/183 5.5 L/333 3.0 L/182 4.7 L/285
3.0 L/183 3.0 L/182 4.4 L/268 2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Diesel Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
Horsepower
362 hp @ 5500 rpm 577 hp @ 5500 rpm 255 hp @ 3400 rpm 249 hp @ 3400 rpm 329 hp @ 5250 rpm 429 hp @ 5250 rpm 436 hp @ 1600 rpm
255 hp @ 5800 rpm 320 hp @ 5800 rpm 300 hp @ 5800 rpm 445 hp @ 5500 rpm 313 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
384 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 384 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 560 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 561 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 457 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 354 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 516 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 479 ft-lb
413 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 332 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 300 ft-lb @ 1300 rpm 479 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm 332 ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
9G-TRONIC Automatic 9G-TRONIC Automatic -inc: steering wheel shift paddles AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC Auto 7-Speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT Automatic -inc: steering wheel shift paddles 7G-TRONIC PLUS Automatic
8-Speed Automatic w/STEPTRONIC
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel Plug-In Electric
Diesel Gasoline Plug-In Electric
Fuel Consumption: City
11.8 - 17.3 L/100 km
10.3 - 15.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
10.1 - 13.5 L/100 km
8.0 - 11.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
10.1 - 17.3 L/100 km
8.0 - 15.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
80.0 - 93.0 L
85.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Standard
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5 - 7
Front Head Room
1,026 mm
1,029 mm
Front Leg Room
1,024 mm
1,026 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,486 mm
1,537 mm
Rear Head Room
978 mm
986 mm
Rear Leg Room
975 mm
930 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,483 mm
1,481 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1719 - 2010 L
1719 - 1869 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
651 - 1260 L
501 - 651 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
651 - 1260 L
501 - 651 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,916 mm
2,934 mm
Length, Overall
4,816 - 4,917 mm
4,907 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,989 - 1,999 mm
1,938 mm
Height, Overall
1,717 - 1,796 mm
1,763 mm
Min Ground Clearance
173 - 203 mm
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,130 - 2,350 kg
2,173 - 2,336 kg
Front Tire Size
265/40R21 P265/45HR20 P285/40ZR22 P275/45WR21 P295/35YR21 P265/45R20 P255/50WR19 275/45R21 P265/45WR20 P265/45YR20 P255/50YR19
P275/40R20 285/35R21 P275/40WR20 P255/50WR19 P255/50R19
Rear Tire Size
265/40R21 P265/45HR20 P325/35ZR22 P315/40WR21 P295/35YR21 P265/45R20 P255/50WR19 315/40R21 P265/45WR20 P265/45YR20 P255/50YR19
P315/35R20 325/30R21 P315/35WR20 P255/50WR19 P255/50R19
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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