2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2020 BMW X5
April 28 2020,
Stylish and powerful, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE embodies the perfect marriage of power and luxury in a versatile SUV that provides the driving dynamics of a German sedan. It comes with an impressive engine line-up, and is better equipped than its main rival, the BMW X5. Let's see how these two luxury SUVs compare on paper.
First of all, it's important to note that the Mercedes-Benz GLE is more competitively priced than the BMW X5. With a starting price of $64,700 compared to $76,498, the GLE is both better equipped and more accessible than its rival.
More engine choices in the Mercedes-Benz GLE 2020
In fact, the Mercedes-Benz has a power-oriented powertrain lineup, with a choice of four-cylinder engines for those who want to save money at the pump. The GLE 350 4MATIC is powered by this compact powertrain, and still produces 255 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque.
Next, the GLE 450 4MATIC uses a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder engine that develops 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. The AMG 53 variant uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 that produces 429 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque. Finally, the top variant, the AMG 63, has a 5.5-litre V8 that develops 577 horsepower and 561 lb-ft of torque.
The BMW X5 offers a choice of three engines, all of which develop powers that are generally inferior to the GLE's, except for the four-cylinder. The BMW X5 comes with a plug-in hybrid variant, but its fuel consumption is only slightly lower than that of the GLE 350 4MATIC, and with a much higher starting price of $91,498.
What's more, almost all GLE engines come with the EQ BOOST starter-alternator system in addition to being available with unique off-road technology.
Needless to say, when it comes to performance, the GLE wins hands down.
The most luxurious and technologically advanced interior in the segment
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE houses the best in its interior. In addition to the materials and the quality of workmanship, which is far superior to that of the BMW X5, the GLE offers the MBUX infotainment system. Thanks to the advanced voice recognition system, the MBUX can perform all kinds of tasks in the GLE. The infotainment system is accessed via a gigantic 12.3-inch screen coupled with a similarly large instrument cluster.
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