BMW X6 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW X6 and 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 BMW X6 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE.
In comparing the BMW X6's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the BMW X6 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Mercedes-Benz GLE has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the BMW X6's and the Mercedes-Benz GLE's specifications and ratings, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is a better car than the BMW X6.
Pricing: A used 2026 BMW X6 ranges from $80,990 to $110,543 while a used 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE is priced between $61,948 to $101,304. For a new model, the BMW X6's price is between $81,635 and $112,268, with the Mercedes-Benz GLE priced between $67,845 and $109,657.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW X6 loses 55.3 percent of its value and the Mercedes-Benz GLE loses 50.8 percent of its value. This means the Mercedes-Benz GLE retains 4.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW X6.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW X6 is 7.5 out of 10 while the Mercedes-Benz GLE's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the BMW X6 being ranked 10 out of 27 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Mercedes-Benz GLE being ranked 2 out of 27. Out of 68 Best Luxury Crossover SUVs, the BMW X6 is ranked 20 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE is ranked 2.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the BMW X6 is 7.6 out of 10. For the Mercedes-Benz GLE the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Mercedes-Benz GLE a slight advantage in reliability compared to the BMW X6.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW X6’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE base engine makes 255 horsepower.
Safety Ratings: The 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:
81635 - 112268
Starting MSRP:
76400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
67845 - 109657
Starting MSRP:
62250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
77833
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
51200 - 138300
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
92425
Price Range:
80990 - 110543
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
74993
Price Range:
61948 - 101304
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
73712
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
60234 - 92425
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
42193
Depreciation %:
0.55226703
Resale Value $:
34207
Residual Value %:
0.44773297
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
31914
Depreciation %:
0.51267276
Resale Value $:
30336
Residual Value %:
0.48732724000000005
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.56208052
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.41556056 - 0.61479035
BMW X6 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 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 BMW X6
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
11.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.055
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mercedes-Benz GLE
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
12.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
9.7 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.13
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
BMW X6 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 68Ranking
5 out of / 27Ranking
8 out of / 25Ranking
10 out of / 68Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
10 out of / 27Ranking
12 out of / 68Ranking
12 out of / 27Ranking
13 out of / 27Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
16 out of / 27Ranking
17 out of / 27Ranking
19 out of / 68Ranking
20 out of / 68Ranking
22 out of / 27Ranking
23 out of / 27Ranking
32 out of / 68Ranking
39 out of / 68Ranking
40 out of / 68Ranking
44 out of / 68Ranking
51 out of / 64Ranking
56 out of / 68Mercedes-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, Plug-In Hybrid
BMW X6 Trim Levels
M60i, xDrive40i
Mercedes-Benz GLE Trim Levels
AMG GLE 53, AMG GLE 63 S, 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:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
255 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 1800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
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):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
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
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
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
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
60 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Cargo Space:
27.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
59.6 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:
36.9 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:
5002 lbs
Width:
87.1 inches
Height:
66.5 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4806 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
70.7 inches
Length:
194.3 inches
Wheelbase:
117.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
275/55R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Skyscraper Grey Metallic
Green
Manhattan Green Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black / Obsidian Black Metallic
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Cote d'Azur Light Blue Metallic / MANUFAKTUR Mystic Blue Metallic / Twilight Blue Metallic
Gray
MANUFAKTUR Alpine Grey / Selenite Grey Metallic
Green
MANUFAKTUR Ireland Mid Green Metallic
Red
Not available
White
MANUFAKTUR Moonlight White Metallic / Polar White
Silver
Cirrus Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Coffee / Cognac / Tartufo
Gray
Silverstone
Red
Tacora Red
White
Ivory White
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Bahia Brown/Black / MANUFAKTUR Truffle Brown
Gray
Not available
Red
MANUFAKTUR Carmine Red
White
White/Black
Beige
Catalana Beige/Black / Macchiato Beige/Black
Blue
MANUFAKTUR Yacht Blue
