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The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class has as much seating and off-road ability as the X5, and to some eyes, it's more attractive than the BMW.
The Cadillac Escalade brings more glitz than any of these SUVs; also, its smooth powertrain is available in two-mode hybrid form.
The Porsche Cayenne seats just five and is even less inspiring to look at than the X5, though it too handles well.
The Lexus GX 470 offers a bit smaller overall size but most of the features of this class.
The Land Rover Range Rover is a stylish option, though that premium styling comes with a premium price.
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The 2011 BMW X5 offers impressive handling and features, but lacks the styling and interior that makes competitors pop, while the X5 M offers nearly sports car levels of performance with all the utility of a standard X5. | The 2011 Cadillac Escalade delivers solid, luxurious, and spacious accommodations with an advanced feature set. If you can live with the thirst of non-Hybrid models, it's unbeatable. | The 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is a bit pricey, but it delivers a lot of value, too. | The 2011 Lexus GX 470 is refined, comfortable, and ready for off-roading or towing; cargo versatility is sorely lacking compared to other SUVs, though. | A nimble ride and elegant, tough styling help the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class charm the mud right off a Range Rover. | The new 2011 Porsche Cayenne is one of the few vehicles you can take off-road and out to the track on the same day; it's leaner and more athletic than before, without giving up the off-road ability. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $46,300 | $63,455 | $78,835 | $53,045 | $60,950 | $47,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 14 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Turbocharged Gas I6 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 | Turbocharged Diesel V6 | Gas V6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | N/A | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| AWD 4dr 35i | 2WD 4dr Base | 4WD 4dr HSE | 4WD 4dr | 4MATIC 4dr GL350 BlueTEC | AWD 4dr Man |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All-Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door | 4 Door | 4-Door SUV | Sport Utility | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | Manual w/OD |
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