BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE

The BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are trendsetting luxury SUVs that set the bar of sophistication, comfort, and performance. The question is: Which SUV is best for your drives through Knoxville, Loudon, and Lenoir City, TN?

Grayson BMW is here to help you decide which luxury SUV matches your lifestyle with our BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE comparison. Let's see who comes out on top!

Does the X5 Outperform the GLE?

The standard 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine under the hood of the BMW X5 produces up to 335 horsepower. That overpowers the 255-horsepower 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine in the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It takes the GLE a full seven seconds to go from zero to 60 MPH, while the X5 can get there in just 5.3 seconds.

Both SUVs provide an efficient ride, but the BMW X5 edges out the competition with an EPA-estimated 21 city/26 highway MPG. The Mercedes-Benz GLE is close behind with an EPA-estimated 19 city/26 highway MPG.

If you're looking for the boosted efficiency of a hybrid vehicle, look to the BMW X5 xDrive45e. The pairing of a 3.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine and an eDrive 111-horsepower electric motor produces a combined system horsepower of 389. This hybrid SUV boasts a total EPA-estimated range of about 400 miles.

Luxurious Interiors

Both the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are spacious enough to accommodate your friends, family, and business partners. They can seat everyone in your choice of available leather upholstery. They also come standard with a moonroof, so you can let more light into the cabin and feel the wind in your hair.

The intuitive infotainment systems inside these SUVs will connect you to the world around you. They both include the following features:

• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Touchpad controller
• Voice control
• Apple CarPlay™
• Android Auto

When your favorite tunes come over the airwaves, you will want to be in the BMW X5. Its available Bowers & Wilkins® Diamond Surround Sound System comes with 20 immersive speakers. The Burmester® Surround Sound System-available with the GLE-only has 13 speakers.

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: How Do They Match up on Safety?

Luxury vehicles have long stood on the forefront of vehicle safety. That's why the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-Benz GLE are so closely matched in this department. They both offer the following driver-assistance features:

• Frontal Collision Warning
• Active Blind Spot Detection
• Lane Departure Warning
• Speed Limit Info

Both vehicles come with a system that can prepare the vehicle for an imminent collision. When an oncoming impact is detected, these systems will act by tightening the seat belts, closing the windows, and activating post-crash braking.

The X5 and the GLE also act as an attentive co-pilot, thanks to standard features that monitor driving behavior. They will alert you when drowsy or distracted behavior is detected, so you can focus on the road ahead or pull over for a break if needed.

BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE: Who Has the Upper Hand?

Both luxury SUVs have the safety technology needed to inspire confidence, but if you're looking for the more powerful and efficient ride, you will want to go for the BMW X5. Take it to the streets of Knoxville, Loudon, and Lenoir City, Tennessee, to see if it's right for you!

Schedule a test drive at Grayson BMW today!