BMW Z4 vs MERCEDES GLE CLASS
Both the BMW Z4 and the MERCEDES GLE CLASS are tracked here from official DVLA licensing data, and as of 2026 Q1 there are 40,431 BMW Z4s versus 40,028 MERCEDES GLE CLASSs still on UK roads. The MERCEDES GLE CLASS is marginally rarer, but the two are closely matched on survivor numbers. Both are rising year on year (BMW Z4 +0.2%, MERCEDES GLE CLASS +1.9%).
Survivors over time
BMW Z4 MERCEDES GLE CLASS
BMW Z4
Common
40,431
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 63 (+0.2%) yr/yr
Peak 40,446 (2025 Q3)
32,585 licensed · 7,846 SORN
MERCEDES GLE CLASS
Common
40,028
left · 2026 Q1
▲ 740 (+1.9%) yr/yr
Peak 40,028 (2026 Q1)
38,454 licensed · 1,574 SORN
Head to head
| BMW Z4 | MERCEDES GLE CLASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Left in the UK (2026 Q1) | 40,431 | 40,028 |
| Rarity tier | Common | Common |
| Licensed | 32,585 | 38,454 |
| SORN (off-road) | 7,846 | 1,574 |
| Peak | 40,446 (2025 Q3) | 40,028 (2026 Q1) |
| Year-on-year | ▲ 63 (+0.2%) yr/yr | ▲ 740 (+1.9%) yr/yr |
BMW Z4 vs MERCEDES GLE CLASS — questions & answers
Which is rarer, the BMW Z4 or the MERCEDES GLE CLASS?
The MERCEDES GLE CLASS is rarer: 40,028 are left in the UK as of 2026 Q1, compared with 40,431 of the BMW Z4.
How many BMW Z4 are left compared to the MERCEDES GLE CLASS?
As of 2026 Q1 there are 40,431 BMW Z4 and 40,028 MERCEDES GLE CLASS still registered (taxed or SORN) in the UK, according to DVLA data.