2020 BMW X7 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2020 BMW X7 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2020 BMW X7 and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
In comparing the 2020 BMW X7's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the 2020 BMW X7 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2020 BMW X7 and 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2020 BMW X7's and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the 2020 BMW X7.
Pricing: A used 2020 BMW X7 ranges from $31,418 to $53,414 while a used 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $26,491 to $45,867.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2020 BMW X7 loses 58 percent of its value and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.8 percent of its value. This means the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 7.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2020 BMW X7.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2020 BMW X7’s base engine makes 335 horsepower, and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower. Both the X7 and the GLE are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 548 and 608 miles respectively. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
73900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
73231
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
40000 - 130900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
53700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
65531
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
41040 - 113000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40608
Price Range:
31418 - 53414
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
45753
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
24398 - 128696
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
237
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
72599
# Good or Great Deals:
167
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34538
Price Range:
26491 - 45867
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
41707
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
23117 - 81479
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW X7 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Mercedes-Benz GLE Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 BMW X7
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
6.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.2 - 17.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
8.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
8.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
4.7 - 11.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
26.228885315965773
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large SUVs)
0.9 - 32.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9449950010019985
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.7 - 24.5
BMW X7 Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 29Ranking
3 out of / 17Ranking
6 out of / 16Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
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11 out of / 29Ranking
11 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 29Ranking
14 out of / 17Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
21 out of / 29Mercedes-Benz GLE Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
2 out of / 27Ranking
3 out of / 27Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
6 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 27Ranking
7 out of / 25Ranking
9 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
11 out of / 68Ranking
11 out of / 25Ranking
15 out of / 68Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
25 out of / 68Ranking
33 out of / 68Ranking
46 out of / 64Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2020 BMW X7 Trim Levels
M50i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
GLE 350, GLE 350 4MATIC, GLE 450 4MATIC, GLE 580 4MATIC
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
331 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
273 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 25 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
438 / 548 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
450 / 608 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Available
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
39.8 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
90.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.3 inches
Cargo Space:
33.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5370 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
71.1 inches
Length:
203.3 inches
Wheelbase:
122.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4608 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
285/45R21
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/50R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Phytonic Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Vermont Bronze Metallic
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Ametrin Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
Brilliant Blue Metallic / Lunar Blue Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
Emerald Green Metallic
Red
designo Cardinal Red Metallic
White
designo Diamond White Metallic / Polar White
Silver
Iridium Silver Metallic / Mojave Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige
Black
Black / Black w/ Brown Contrast Stitching
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
White
Ivory White / Ivory White/Night Blue
Interior Colors
Beige
Macchiato Beige/Magma Grey
Black
Black / Black/Magma Grey / Black/Tartufo
Brown
Espresso Brown/Magma Grey
White
White/Black
