2025 BMW iX1 xDrive30 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
BMW iX1 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceBMW iX1: AED 275,000Mercedes-Benz GLE: AED 275,000Both are listed at the same price.
- PowerBMW iX1: 268 hpMercedes-Benz GLE: 367 hpMercedes-Benz GLE makes 99 hp more.
- TorqueBMW iX1: 494 NmMercedes-Benz GLE: 500 NmMercedes-Benz GLE makes 6 Nm more.
- LengthBMW iX1: 4500 mmMercedes-Benz GLE: 4924 mmMercedes-Benz GLE is 424 mm longer.
- SeatingBMW iX1: 5 SeaterMercedes-Benz GLE: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceBMW iX1: 490 LMercedes-Benz GLE: 690 LMercedes-Benz GLE carries 200 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: BMW iX1 or Mercedes-Benz GLE?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Both are listed at the same price. Mercedes-Benz GLE makes 99 hp more. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
BMW
iX1 xDrive30
AED 275,000*
Mercedes-Benz
GLE 450 4MATIC
AED 275,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
-
-
268
494
Electric
6
3000
367
500
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
-
6
Displacement (cc)
-
3000
Power (hp)
268
367
Peak Torque (Nm)
494
500
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
1-speed
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
1-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
-
85
14.3
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
85
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
14.3
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
5.6
180
5.8
250
0 to 100 (s)
5.6
5.8
Top Speed (km/h)
180
250
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
Single Motor
68 kWh
-
Lithium-ion
434
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
Single Motor
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
68 kWh
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
Lithium-ion
-
Range (km)
434
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
5
4500
1845
1616
2692
2580
-
-
490
-
-
4924
1947
1797
2995
-
-
-
690
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
5
-
Length (mm)
4500
4924
Width (mm)
1845
1947
Height (mm)
1616
1797
Wheelbase (mm)
2692
2995
Weight (kg)
2580
-
Front Tyres
-
-
Rear Tyres
-
-
Cargo Space (L)
490
690
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Disc
-
Front Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist