2018 BMW X3 M40i vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
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2018 BMW X3 M40i
$509 /mo.
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
$519 /mo.
What is the main difference between X3 M40i and GLE-Class?
Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the modifications, cargo volume, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, although the 2018 BMW X3 M40i has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, it gets 3.5 more mpg. Also, the 2018 X3 M40i is both slightly smaller and shorter than the 2018 GLE-Class. In addition, the X3 M40i has 9.5 ft² less cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, starting price, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$54,500
$52,200
Engine
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
355 hp
302 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
4.6 sec
7.5 sec
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
18 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
27 MPG
23 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
20 MPG
Width
Width
84.2 in
84.3 in
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
74.7 in
78.9 in
Length
Length
186.1 in
189.1 in
Height
Height
66.0 in
70.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
112.8 in
114.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.5 ft2
103.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.0 in
38.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.3 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.6 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.5 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
36.4 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.0 in
58.4 in
Costs
2018 BMW X3 M40i
2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
$3,500 - $3,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$509 (2018 BMW X3 M40i Sports Activity Vehicle)
$519 (2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 350 SUV)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,000
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$24,374
$25,183 - $25,333
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