2016 BMW X6 vs. 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

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What is the main difference between X6 and GL-Class?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the cargo volume, horsepower, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has a more powerful engine than the 2016 BMW X6, and it gets 2.3 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the 2016 X6 body is slightly smaller than the 2016 GL-Class, and in addition to that, it's also shorter. In addition, there is a difference in the number of passengers; the GL-Class seats two more the X6. It also has a 22.8 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, and starting price.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, RWD
  • 3.0 L, Turbo, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$60,600
$65,200
Engine
Engine
3.0L Inline-6 Turbo
3.0L V-6 Twin-Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
300 hp
362 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
6.0 sec
6.6 sec
City MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
25 MPG
21 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
21 MPG
19 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
78.3 in
84.3 in
Length
Length
193.8 in
201.6 - 202.6 in
Height
Height
66.5 in
72.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
115.5 in
121.1 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
105.4 ft2
118 - 118.6 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
39.9 in
41.2 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
40.3 in
40.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
60.5 in
58.5 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.9 in
40.0 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
38.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
58.3 in

Costs

2016 BMW X6

2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,300 - $4,100
$3,650 - $4,650
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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