2025 BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: Price, dimensions, features, specs compared

BMW India recently launched the new and updated 2025 BMW X5 SUV in the Indian market. The SUV has been refreshed with updates to its design, interior, additional features and new variants. Interested customers can book the new X5 online or by visiting their nearest BMW dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The new X5 continues to compete with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, Audi Q7 and Volvo XC90. In this article, let’s compare the new X5 with the GLE. 2025 BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: Variants, priceThe new X5 is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The range begins with the xDrive40i petrol, priced at Rs 93.7 lakh, while the top-spec xDrive30d M Sport Pro petrol is priced at Rs 1.10 crore (both prices, ex-showroom). Talking about the diesel, the entry-level xDrive30d is priced at Rs 99.8 lakh, the top-spec xDrive30d M Sport Pro carries a price tag of Rs 1.12 crore (both prices ex-showroom). The Mercedes-Benz GLE is also offered in both petrol and diesel variants. The range begins with the 300d AMG line diesel priced at Rs 96.15 lakh, the diesel top-spec 450d 4Matic is priced at Rs 1.12 crore (both prices ex-showroom). Talking about the petrol, it’s offered only with the 450 4Matic LWB priced at Rs 1.07 crore (ex-showroom).Prefer petrol? The BMW X5 xDrive40i is the most affordable at Rs 93.7 (ex-showroom). If you prefer diesel? The GLE 300d AMG Line comes in slightly more affordable at Rs 96.15 lakh (ex-showroom). For flagship specs, both brands top out similarly, BMW’s diesel top variant at Rs 1.12 crore vs. GLE’s top diesel at Rs 1.12 crore (both prices ex-showroom).2025 BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: Dimensions Comparing dimensions next, the 2025 BMW X5 measures 4935mm in length, 2004mm of width, height of 1765mm and has a wheelbase is 2975mm. The GLE measures 4927mm in length, 2010mm in width, height of 1782mm and has a wheelbase is 2995mm. The BMW X5 is slightly longer by 8 mm. The GLE is wider by 6 mm and also taller by 17 mm, and also has a longer wheelbase by 20 mm.2025 BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: FeaturesThe X5 features BMW’s Widescreen Curved Display, which combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch control display. It also comes equipped with Comfort Seats offering electric adjustment, a Harman Kardon surround sound system, four-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, 2-Axle Air suspension and surround view camera. It also gets BMW ConnectedDrive, along with BMW Digital Key Plus, which allows keyless entry and parking via smartphone. The GLE features gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster, a 13-speaker Burmester surround sound system, wireless charging and USB Type C ports, a 360-deg camera, electrically adjustable front and rear seats, ventilated and powered front seats with massage function, transparent bonnet function, electric sun blinds, a panoramic sunroof and much more. 2025 BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: PowertrainThe BMW X5 gets two engine options - a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo petrol and diesel engines paired to eight eight-speed automatic gearbox which sends power to all four wheels. The turbo petrol produces 375bhp and 520Nm, whereas the diesel belts out 282bhp and 650Nm. Both engines also get a 48V mild-hybrid system producing an additional 12bhp and 200Nm under hard acceleration. The new X5 also offers an optional xOffroad package, which introduces four dedicated off-road driving modes – xSand, xRocks, xGravel, and xSnow. Operated through a rocker switch on the centre console, it adjusts parameters such as ride height, xDrive settings, throttle response, transmission behaviour, and the intervention levels of the DSC system to optimise performance across varying terrains. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is also offered with both petrol and diesel engine options. The entry-level 300d 4Matic AMG Line variant is powered by the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which puts out 269 hp of power and 550 Nm of peak torque. It features a 48V mild-hybrid integrated starter-generator (ISG) that adds an extra 20 hp and 200 Nm. The engine comes paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission with 4Matic tech. The 300d 4Matic AMG Line variant is powered by the same 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which puts out 269 hp of power and 550 Nm of peak torque. It features a 48V mild-hybrid integrated starter-generator (ISG) that adds an extra 20 hp and 200 Nm. The Mercedes-Benz GLE 450d is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbo diesel engine pushing out 326 hp and 750 nm torque. The petrol 450 is powered by a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine producing 376 hp and 500 nm torque. All three engines come paired to a nine-speed automatic gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels.