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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010 M50dvsMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

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

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BMW X5 (E70 LCI) · Facelift 2010

M50d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2013-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166)

GL 500

435 hp4663 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSUV2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,225 kg
    4,905 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,133 km
    704 mi
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
381hp284kW
435hp324kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
700Nm516lb-ft
Curb weight
2,225kg4,905lb
2,370kg5,225lb
Gross weight
2,830kg6,239lb
3,250kg7,165lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.4s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
21.5s
Calculated
23.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,133km704mi
Calculated
870km540mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,663cc285cu in
Length
4,857mm191in
5,120mm202in
Width
2,010mm79in
1,934mm76in
Height
1,766mm70in
1,850mm73in
Wheelbase
2,933mm115in
3,075mm121in
Front track
1,662mm65in
1,655mm65in
Rear track
1,702mm67in
1,675mm66in
Trunk volume-
680L
Max trunk volume-
2,300L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
7
Fuel tank
85L
100L
CO2 emissions-
269g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500PowerTorque
  • BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 rpm
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005,250 rpm1,800-3,500 rpm6,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.4 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.5 s
23.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has 54 hp more than BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
700 Nm
516 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
2,370 kg
5,225 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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 5005.4 s

Although Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500 has more power, BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d and Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500: 4.0 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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
1,133 km
704 mi
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
870 km
540 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
381 hp
284 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
435 hp
324 kW
5.4 s
250 km/h
155 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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d 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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
5.4 s
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
5.4 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 LCI)Facelift 2010M50d
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWX5 (E70 LCI)Facelift 2010M50dMercedes-BenzGL (X166)GL 500
Power
381 hp
284 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.4 s
5.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
2,225 kg
4,905 lb
2,370 kg
5,225 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,857 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,766 mm
69.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
7 seats
Trunk
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,850 mm
72.8 in
Range score
1,133 km
704 mi
870 km
540 mi
CO2 score
-
269 g/km
Trunk score
-
680 L
24.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 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 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50dMercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW X5 (E70 LCI) Facelift 2010 M50d

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 264 km (164 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power

Mercedes-Benz GL (X166) GL 500

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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