530I vs Benz GLE 350

BMW · Mercedes-Benz

1/4 Mile winner

530I

Beats the Benz GLE 350 by 0.19s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 530I beats the Benz GLE 350 comfortably, finishing 0.19 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 530I thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

248 hp

255 hp

0–100 km/h

5.9s

6.1s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

400 Nm

500 Nm

Price

$57,000

$53,000

Simulated race times

Distance

530I

Benz GLE 350

100 m

6.290s

6.386s

1/8 mile

9.267s

9.402s

1/4 mile

13.860s

14.048s

1 km

24.574s

24.851s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Benz GLE 350 is $53,000 vs $57,000 for the 530I — a $4,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 530I is 0.20s quicker (5.9s vs 6.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 530I or the Benz GLE 350?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 530I is faster, beating the Benz GLE 350 by 0.19 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 530I vs the Benz GLE 350?

The 530I hits 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds, while the Benz GLE 350 does it in 6.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 530I produces 248 hp; the Benz GLE 350 produces 255 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 530I tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz GLE 350 reaches 250 km/h.

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