At BMW of Silver Spring, we believe there is nothing quite like sitting behind the wheel of a luxury SUV, but which one should you pick? There are plenty of new BMW models that fit the bill, but the best way to find the luxury SUV for you is through a bit of healthy competition. For that reason, we’re matching up our flagship 2019 BMW X5 against the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE.
The first thing to do in any luxury SUV competition is to compare performance. Both options offer a six- and eight-cylinder configuration, but the true differences between each vehicle lie in the details. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE comes standard with a 329-horsepower 3.0-liter V6. The 2019 BMW X5 is tooled with a marginally more powerful 335-horsepower 3.0-liter six-cylinder powertrain. The 2019 Mercedes Benz GLE will have you filling up far more often, as this luxury SUV earns an EPA-rated 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, compared to the BMW X5 SUV’s 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
Moving beyond engine performance, we’ll take a look at amenities. The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE includes a spartan listing of features compared to the BMW X5 near Bowie, MD. For example, the 2019 BMW X5 offers a night vision system, which helps drivers detect people, animals, and other objects at night, along with a rear cross-path detection. The Mercedes-Benz GLE? It doesn’t offer either of these features in any trim level.
It’s clear to see the many ways in which the BMW X5 comes out as the victor. To learn more about what makes these luxury SUVs different, get in touch with us at BMW of Silver Spring today! Contact our BMW dealers in Maryland to schedule a test drive or ask any questions.