We here at Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh would like to help you determine which one of these has what it takes to satisfy your various needs. That's why we've drawn up this comparison between the two. Take a moment to read through it to find out which one will come out on top within the categories of performance, comfort, and convenience.
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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5: Engine Specs
To start things off, let's compare what these two have to offer under the hood. The three Mercedes-Benz GLE engine possibilities are as follows:
- Inline-4 Turbo
- Inline-6 Turbo
- V8 Biturbo
The Inline-4 Turbo is the standard offering. It produces a maximum of 255 horsepower. The remaining two engines deliver 362 horsepower and 483 horsepower, respectively.
The BMW X5 only has two possible engines. These are listed below:
- 3.0-liter Inline 6-Cylinder
- 4.4-liter V8
The standard 6-cylinder engine generates up to 335 horsepower, and the available V8 gives you 456 horsepower.
While both of these vehicles provide you with engine lineups that produce fully capable output, it's the Mercedes-Benz GLE that pulls out ahead early by supplying you with the widest selection as well as the highest horsepower.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5: Comfort and Convenience
The Mercedes-Benz GLE remains out front of the X5 as we move on to the topic of comfort. See the table below to find out how these two stack up to one another in terms of legroom and shoulder room measurements for the first and second rows.
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| First-Row Legroom / Second-Row Legroom | First-Row Shoulder Room / Second-Row Shoulder Room |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | 40.3 inches / 40.9 inches | 59.3 inches / 58.3 inches |
| BMW X5 | 39.8 inches / 37.4 inches | 60 inches / 58.1 inches |
These numbers reveal the Mercedes-Benz GLE to be the roomier ride with the exception of the second-row shoulder room where the X5 offers a slightly higher measurement.
One particularly convenient aspect of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is the fact that its technology is considerably accessible. For instance, it provides you with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that allows you to adjust its settings and controls easily while still being able to direct the majority of your attention toward the drive itself. The largest screen you'll find in the X5 is 10.2 inches.
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5: The Results
The Mercedes-Benz GLE uses its formidable performance capabilities, comfortable interior, and convenient technology to successfully outshine the BMW X5. If the features that we've reviewed above for the Mercedes-Benz GLE have you interested in looking further into the sort of things it can do for your everyday Plum, Bellevue, Pittsburgh, and Penn Hills, PA, drives, there's plenty more to check out. All you have to do is contact Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh so we can get you scheduled for a test drive.
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