BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

How does the BMW X4 stack up against the Mercedes-Benz GLE? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BMW X4BMW X4
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Mercedes-Benz GLEMercedes-Benz GLE
SpecBMW X4Mercedes-Benz GLE
Horsepower (max)603 hp603 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s3.8 s
Top speed250 km/h280 km/h
Variants69
Body styleSUV coupeMid-size SUV / Coupe SUV
GenerationNA7V167 / C167
Production2018 – present2019 – present
Length4,752 mm4,930 mm
Width1,918 mm1,947 mm
Height1,621 mm1,772 mm
Wheelbase2,864 mm2,995 mm

BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: common questions

Is the BMW X4 or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster?
Both the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLE do 0-100 km/h in 3.8s.
Which has more horsepower, the BMW X4 or the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
Both the BMW X4 and Mercedes-Benz GLE make 603 hp (450 kW).
Is the BMW X4 or Mercedes-Benz GLE faster on top speed?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the higher top speed at 174 mph (280 km/h), versus 155 mph (250 km/h) for the BMW X4.
What is the main difference between the BMW X4 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE?
The BMW X4 is a suv coupe, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a mid-size suv / coupe suv. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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