Car comparison

BMW X5 (E70) 48ivsMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW X5 (E70)

48i

355 hp4799 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2007-2010
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164)

GL 500

388 hp5461 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph
  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.0 L/100 km
    19.6 mpg US
    23.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    286 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    708 km
    440 mi
  • Largest trunk
    620 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Most powerful
    388 hp
    289 kW
  • Highest torque
    530 Nm
    391 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70)48iMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
355hp265kW
388hp289kW
Torque
475Nm350lb-ft
530Nm391lb-ft
Curb weight
2,105kg4,641lb
2,170kg4,784lb
Gross weight
2,785kg6,140lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
84.3s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.6s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
43.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
19.3L/100 km12.2mpg US14.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
708km440mi
Calculated
653km406mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
5,461cc333cu in
Length
4,854mm191in
5,088mm200in
Width
1,933mm76in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,739mm68in
1,840mm72in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,645mm65in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,648mm65in
Ground clearance
222mm9in
-
Trunk volume
620L
620L
Max trunk volume
1,750L
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
96L
CO2 emissions
286g/km
351g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW X5 (E70) 48iMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70) 48i: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70)48i6,300 rpm3,400-3,800 rpm6,550 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5006,000 rpm2,800-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70)48iMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
43.7 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
157 km/h
98 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 has 33 hp more than BMW X5 (E70) 48i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 48i and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 33 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
530 Nm
391 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
2,170 kg
4,784 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 5005.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500 and BMW X5 (E70) 48i: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70) 48i and Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500: 2.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70)48i
708 km
440 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
653 km
406 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70)48i
355 hp
265 kW
6.5 s
240 km/h
149 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
388 hp
289 kW
5.9 s
210 km/h
130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMWX5 (E70)48i
Power
355 hp
265 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
388 hp
289 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70) 48i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMWX5 (E70)48i
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.5 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMWX5 (E70)48i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70)48iMercedes-BenzGL (X164)GL 500
Power
355 hp
265 kW
388 hp
289 kW
Torque
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
530 Nm
391 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
5.9 s
Top speed
240 km/h
149 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
2,170 kg
4,784 lb
Fuel consumption
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
4,854 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,739 mm
68.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Length
5,088 mm
200.3 in
Height
1,840 mm
72.4 in
Range score
708 km
440 mi
653 km
406 mi
CO2 score
286 g/km
351 g/km
Trunk score
620 L
21.9 cu ft
620 L
21.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW X5 (E70) 48iMercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500
Consumption12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.00 LC100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.80 LC100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,150 LC/year3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70) 48i

  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 55 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 65 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GL (X164) GL 500

  • Has 33 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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