2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE
2022 BMW X5
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2022 BMW X5
If you're on the lookout for a versatile SUV that elevates the luxury class standards, it's likely that Mercedes-Benz and BMW are high on your list. Both makers are known for blending comfort and performance, and these qualities are on full display in the Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5. Which luxury SUV has everything you're looking for? Let's take a closer look to find out.
Seating and Comfort
The Mercedes-Benz GLE and BMW X5 sport handsome interiors with high-end materials all around, but there's more to passenger comfort than fine upholstery. Both vehicles come standard with two rows and seating for five, while optional third rows increase the seating in each to seven. While your first- and second-row passengers will enjoy ample space in either model, the back-seat experience differs, and even children might find the X5's third row too snug for comfort.
2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Interior
2022 BMW X5 Interior
Pricing
It's not uncommon to look at the vehicles' high-end features and incredible engineering and expect high prices, but you don't have to overpay to enjoy all that the class has to offer. The standard GLE can cost thousands less than the base X5, and that difference expands if you consider upper trim levels. The generously appointed GLE 580 4Matic with its twin-turbocharged V8 engine and fine amenities still sports a more approachable price than the X5 Black Vermilion, which can demand six figures.
Technology
Modern infotainment systems offer state-of-the-art tech at your fingertips, but the ease of access varies in these two models. The GLE makes using your features a breeze thanks to its expansive 12.3-inch touchscreen and accompanying physical controls. On the other hand, the X5 complicates tech access through the gesture control option, which has failed to impress critics with its unrefined responsiveness.
Find the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE in Roanoke, VA
If it looks like the Mercedes-Benz GLE is the luxury SUV you've been waiting for, come check it out at our dealership. Here at Mercedes-Benz of Roanoke, we'll show you all this dynamic luxury vehicle can do, and we'd love you to let you hop in for a test drive. While you're here, you're also welcome to take a look around our entire new Mercedes-Benz inventory.
