BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2021 BMW X4 M40i AWD

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2021 BMW X4
M40i AWD
MSRP
$61,700
Invoice
$57,880
Average Price Paid
$58,962
135 listings nationwide

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD
MSRP
$57,250
Invoice
$53,815
Average Price Paid
$54,832
1,687 listings nationwide

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Pricing Analysis Price analysis based on recent sales data applied to current trim without options.

2021 BMW X4
M40i AWD
Fair Price
$59,935
Good Price
$58,096
Great Price
$57,044
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD
Fair Price
$55,818
Good Price
$53,419
Great Price
$52,047

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2021 BMW X4
M40i AWD
Stephen Edelstein Preview:

The BMW X4 is a compact four-door-coupe crossover, competing with the Audi Q5 Sportback and Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe. There are no major changes for 2021. The X4 comes with two...

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD
Megan Hennessey Test Drive Review:

Redesigned for 2020, the GLE-Class is the second-most-popular Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. It's a midsize luxury SUV in every traditional sense, but because Mercedes has way too much time...

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  • Look and Feel 6
  • Performance 10
  • Form & Function 7
  • Technology 10
  • Safety 10
  • Cost-Effectiveness 5
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Specs

2021 BMW X4
M40i AWD
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD
Powertrain 8-Speed Automatic 9-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
21 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
27 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 17.2 gal 22.5 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
382 hp @ 5,800 RPM
255 hp @ 5,800 RPM
Torque
368 lb-ft @ 1,520 RPM
273 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
10.5:1
Displacement
3,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.23 in x 3.72 in
3.27 in x 3.62 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 7 seats
Front Legroom 40.7 in 40.3 in
Back Legroom 35.5 in 40.9 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 18.5 cu ft 33.3 cu ft
Maximum Payload 948 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 7,700 lbs
Exterior
Length 187.4 in 194.3 in
Width 84.2 in 84.9 in
Height 63.8 in 70.7 in
Wheelbase 112.8 in 117.9 in

Available Options

2021 BMW X4
M40i AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Flamenco Red Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Sunstone Metallic

Option Packages

  • Heated Front Seats
  • Premium Package
  • Driving Assistance Professional Package
  • Executive Package
  • Harman/Kardon Surround Sound System
  • M Sport Differential
  • Parking Assistance Package
  • Oyster W/Contrast Stitch, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Black W/Oyster Stitching, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige/Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac W/Contrast Stitch, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • TACORA Red, VERNASCA Leather Upholstery
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.0" FR & 20" X 9.5" RR (Style 699M)
  • Wheels: 20" X 8.0" FR/20" X 9.5" RR (Style 699M)
  • Wheels: 21" X 8.5" FR/21" X 9.5" RR (Style 718M)
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
GLE 350 4MATIC AWD

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