Performance, power and 0-100 km/h
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.2 seconds, compared with 6.3 seconds for 2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC has the higher listed output at 313 hp; 2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i is rated at 245 hp, a difference of 68 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC at 550 Nm and 2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i at 350 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.
Range, battery, charging and efficiency
Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.
Dimensions, cargo space and towing
2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 630 litres versus 525 litres, a difference of 105 litres. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC carries the higher towing rating at 2,700 kg, while 2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i is listed at 2,400 kg. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC is 172 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.
Price and overall assessment
2024 BMW X4 xDrive30i has the lower listed starting price at $55,800, compared with $74,500 for 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC. 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 400e 4MATIC leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.