Head to head · Coupe SUV
BMW X4 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the BMW X4 comes out ahead of the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, winning 2 of the 3 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | BMW X4 | Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £26,550 (2023, 28,000 mi) | £56,100 (2023, 23,500 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 64% | 79% · wins |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 83 · wins | 70 |
| Average mpg | 34 · wins | 32 |
| Insurance group | 30 | 30 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £290 | £290 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
X4 vs GLE Coupe — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the X4 or the GLE Coupe?
The BMW X4 scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 83 against the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe's 70 out of 100.
Which holds its value better, the X4 or the GLE Coupe?
The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe — it keeps about 79% of its original price after three years, against 64% for the BMW X4.
How much does a used X4 cost compared with a GLE Coupe?
A roughly three-year-old BMW X4 is worth about £26,550 at typical mileage, against about £56,100 for the equivalent Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.