BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE350
Overview
| Spec | BMW X4xDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | xDrive30i | GLE 350 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | mild hybrid |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | BMW X4xDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55,300 (best) | $62,250 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | BMW X4xDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 24 MPG (best) | 23 MPG |
| City MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal | 22.5 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | BMW X4xDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 248 hp | 255 hp (best) |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | BMW X4xDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 50.5 cu ft | 74.9 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | — | 7,700 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,010 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,178 lbs (best) | 4,806 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8 in (best) | — |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 117.9 in (best) |
| Length | 187.6 in | 194.3 in (best) |
| Width | 75.5 in | 76.7 in (best) |
| Height | 63.8 in | 70.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | BMW X4xDrive30i | Mercedes-Benz GLE350GLE 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | BMW X4 | Mercedes-Benz GLE350 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | xDrive30i $55,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) | GLE 350 $62,250 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | M40i $66,700 MSRP | GLE 350 4MATIC $64,750 MSRP |
| 3 | X4 M SUV $79,100 MSRP | — |