Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5

There are more luxury vehicles on the market now than ever before. While a few contenders have tried, none quite matches the power, technology, and sheer enjoyment offered by the Mercedes-Benz GLE. If you’re wondering how this luxury stalwart compares to a competitor like the BMW X5, we invite you to visit Keyes European so you can experience its capabilities and amenities in person.

Impressive Power and Capability

We always suggest visiting our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Van Nuys for a test drive, but it’s vital when you’re comparing models and brands. Each SUV’s aerodynamics, curb weight, and weight distribution differences result in different experiences, and these are often more significant than mere engine output.

Something as humble as the transmission can have an outsized impact. The 9G-TRONIC® nine-speed automatic transmission in the Mercedes-Benz GLE is one more gear than the BMW X5 transmission’s eight gears. It may not sound like much, but an extra gear ratio makes a difference to the discerning driver.

Both brands’ respective approaches to all-wheel drive underscore another key difference. The 4MATIC® All-Wheel Drive that is standard on all but the rear-wheel drive Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 offers different driving dynamics than the xDrive® All-Wheel Drive on the BMW X5.

Cargo Capacity and Size

When you check out the Mercedes-Benz GLE from our Mercedes-Benz showroom at Keyes European, you’ll also find impressive cargo space and capacity for the whole family. It has up to 33.3 cubic feet of cargo space when the back seats are in use and up to 74.9 cubic feet of cargo space when the back seats are folded. In the BMW X5, you’ll find 72.3 cubic feet of cargo space when the back seats are folded.

Which to Choose?

Each of our contenders a markedly different driving experience that can’t be expressed through mere horsepower numbers or driveline information. Both SUVs also approach some very subjective areas, such as styling and their overall approach to luxury, very differently. No matter how many specifications we list or compare, the real proof comes once you are behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz model.

Test Drive a Mercedes-Benz GLE in Van Nuys

While these SUVs are but one facet of a long-standing rivalry, it’s worth noting that the Mercedes-Benz brand has a decades-long head start on its comparatively younger rival. With that in mind, we encourage you to visit Keyes European to experience how the Mercedes-Benz GLE expresses that heritage. While you’re here, we will answer any questions you may have about the model, arrange a test drive, and help you explore your Mercedes-Benz financing options.