2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2018 BMW X5

If you’re trying to decide whether the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE and the 2018 BMW X5 for a luxury SUV to drive around Sparta, then you’ll be interested to know that the GLE:

• Costs $5,000 less on the base MSRP.
• Provides 2.4 more cubic feet for cargo as standard and 3.6 more cubic feet total.
• Holds 2.2 more gallons of gas.
• Tows anywhere between 6,600 pounds and 7,200 pounds.
• Promises luxuries like massaging front seats with lumbar support as standard.

Performance

Across the board, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE outperforms the 2018 BMW X5.

• Introductory Engine: The GLE’s 3.5L V6 generates 302 hp, while the X5’s 3.0L inline-six musters 300 hp.
• Plug-In Hybrid: The GLE’s 3.0L V6 biturbo engine paired with a plug-in hybrid electric motor churns out 436 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, while the X5’s 2.0L four-cylinder mated to a lithium-ion powered eDrive motor manages just 308 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque.
• High-Performance Engine: The GLE’s topmost AMG^® 5.5L V8 biturbo delivers 577 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque, while the X5’s 4.4L turbocharged V8 puts out only 445 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque.