530i xDrive vs Benz GLE 350
BMW · Mercedes-Benz
1/4 Mile winner
Benz GLE 350
Beats the 530i xDrive by 0.09s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Benz GLE 350 beats the 530i xDrive by a hair, finishing 0.09 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Benz GLE 350 thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
255 hp
255 hp
0–100 km/h
6.2s
6.1s
Top speed
250 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
2.0L Turbo I4 MHEV
I4
Fuel
Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Torque
400 Nm
500 Nm
Price
$63,000
$53,000
Simulated race times
Distance
530i xDrive
Benz GLE 350
100 m
6.434s
6.386s
1/8 mile
9.469s
9.402s
1/4 mile
14.140s
14.048s
1 km
24.988s
24.851s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Benz GLE 350 is $53,000 vs $63,000 for the 530i xDrive — a $10,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: Benz GLE 350 is 0.10s quicker (6.2s vs 6.1s).
FAQ
Which is faster, the 530i xDrive or the Benz GLE 350?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Benz GLE 350 is faster, beating the 530i xDrive by 0.09 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 530i xDrive vs the Benz GLE 350?
The 530i xDrive hits 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the Benz GLE 350 does it in 6.1 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 530i xDrive produces 255 hp; the Benz GLE 350 produces 255 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 530i xDrive tops out at 250 km/h, and the Benz GLE 350 reaches 250 km/h.
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