Compare the2024 Mercedes AMG GLE CoupeVS 2024 BMW X6

For enhanced safety, the front and rear seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes AMG GLE Coupe have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The BMW X6 doesn’t offer pretensioners for its rear seat belts.

For enhanced safety, the front seat shoulder belts of the Mercedes AMG GLE Coupe are height-adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of driver and passenger heights. A better fit can prevent injuries and the increased comfort also encourages passengers to buckle up. The BMW X6 doesn’t offer height-adjustable seat belts.

Earlier warning of stopped traffic, traffic signals, dangerous road conditions, weather, or accidents, can keep driver's safer and prevent crashes. The AMG GLE Coupe has Car-to-X, a system that seamlesslycommunicates important warnings to the driver about impending danger, if they're available. The X6 doesn’t offer a system that can receive automated systems from other vehicles.

Both the AMG GLE Coupe and X6 have rear cross-traffic warning, but the AMG GLE Coupe has Active Brake Assist (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The X6’s Cross Traffic Warning doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the AMG GLE Coupe and the X6 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available lane departure warning systems.

There are over 9 percent more Mercedes dealers than there are BMW dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the AMG GLE Coupe’s warranty.

The GLE 53 Coupe’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid produces 54 more horsepower (429 vs. 375) and 15 lbs.-ft. more torque (413 vs. 398) than the X6 xDrive40i’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder hybrid. The GLE 63 S Coupe’s standard 4.0 turbo V8 hybrid produces 80 more horsepower (603 vs. 523) and 74 lbs.-ft. more torque (627 vs. 553) than the X6 M60i xDrive’s standard 4.4 turbo V8 hybrid.

On the EPA test cycle the GLE 53 Coupe 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder Hybrid gets better fuel mileage than the X6 M60i (18 city/22 hwy vs. 17 city/22 hwy).

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the AMG GLE Coupe 63 S’ fuel efficiency. The X6 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

A nine-speed automatic is standard on the Mercedes AMG GLE Coupe, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the X6.

For better stopping power the AMG GLE Coupe’s brake rotors are larger than those on the X6:

The AMG GLE Coupe offers optional heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The X6 doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the AMG GLE Coupe’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the X6 (F:285/40R22 & R:325/35R22 vs. F:275/40R21 & R:315/35R21).

The AMG GLE Coupe’s standard 315/40R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the X6’s standard 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the AMG GLE Coupe has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 20-inch wheels are standard on the X6.

The front and rear suspension of the AMG GLE Coupe uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the X6, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The AMG GLE Coupe’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The X6 doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better maneuverability, the AMG GLE Coupe’s turning circle is 1.9 feet tighter than the X6’s (39.4 feet vs. 41.3 feet).

The AMG GLE Coupe has 1.2 inches more front headroom, .3 inches more rear headroom and .8 inches more rear shoulder room than the X6.

Heated windshield washer fluid is optional on the AMG GLE Coupe to defrost the washer nozzles and quickly clear ice and frost from the windshield without scraping. The X6 doesn’t offer heated windshield washer fluid.

To better shield the driver and front passenger’s vision, the AMG GLE Coupe has standard dual-element sun visors that can block glare from two directions simultaneously. The X6 doesn’t offer secondary sun visors.

The AMG GLE Coupe has a 115-volt a/c outlet on the center console, allowing you to recharge a laptop or run small household appliances without special adapters that can break or get misplaced. The X6 doesn’t offer a house-current electrical outlet.

The Mercedes GLE outsold the BMW X6 by almost five to one during 2022.