Compare 2021 BMW X5 vs 2021 Genesis GV80 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2021 BMW X5
#9 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
2021 Genesis GV80
#2 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
#5 in Luxury Mid-Size SUVs
X
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M50i Sports Activity Vehicle
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
X5 M50i Sports Activity Vehicle 16 22 $77,505 $82,800
X5 sDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 26 $55,740 $59,400
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle 21 25 $57,880 $61,700
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid N/A N/A $61,320 $65,400
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle 13 18 $98,245 $105,100
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2.5T AWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GV80 2.5T AWD 21 25 $51,205 $54,650
GV80 2.5T RWD 21 25 $45,820 $48,900
GV80 3.5T AWD 18 23 $55,887 $59,650
GV80 3.5T Advanced + AWD 18 23 $61,412 $65,550
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AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC Coupe 18 23 $71,910 $76,500
GLE AMG GLE 53 4MATIC SUV 18 22 $68,009 $72,350
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC Coupe 15 19 $109,040 $116,000
GLE AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC SUV 15 19 $107,113 $113,950
GLE GLE 350 4MATIC SUV 19 26 $53,815 $57,250
GLE GLE 350 SUV 19 26 $51,465 $54,750
GLE GLE 450 4MATIC SUV 21 26 $58,750 $62,500
GLE GLE 580 4MATIC SUV 17 22 $74,166 $78,900
Pricing
Invoice Price
$77,505
$51,205
$71,910
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$82,800
$54,650
$76,500
Monthly Payment Estimate
$1380 / month
$911 / month
$1275 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.0
7.8
7.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2021 X5 is BMW’s best vehicle, one that does nearly everything with grace and ease. The gorgeous 2021 Genesis GV80 could pass for a six-figure SUV. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style.
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Fuel Economy
City
16 mpg 21 mpg 18 mpg
Highway
22 mpg 25 mpg 23 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Standard SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in)
60 60.2 59.3
Second Leg Room (in)
37.4 38.7 -
Passenger Capacity
5 5 5
Front Leg Room (in)
39.8 41.6 -
Second Head Room (in)
38.7 38.4 37.8
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.1 58.2 58.5
Front Head Room (in)
40.7 40.2 40.2
Front Hip Room (in)
- - 60.8
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 60
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in)
194.3 194.7 195.3
Height, Overall (in)
68.7 67.5 67.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
66.9 66.5 67.9
Wheelbase (in)
117.1 116.3 115.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
78.9 77.8 79.3
Track Width, Front (in)
67.1 65.9 66.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- 8.1 7.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)
72.3 - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
33.9 - -
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)
33.9 - -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)
- - 44.8
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)
- - 68
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)
- - 31.7
Brakes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 14.2 13.6
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
- NA NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
- 14.2 15.8
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
21.9 21.1 22.5
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.7 39.3 -
Tires
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA R02
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P275/45HR20 P265/55VR19 P315/40HR21
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA R02
Front Tire Size
P275/45HR20 P265/55VR19 P275/45HR21
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA NA -
Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)
NA NA -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
5260 - -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 19 X 8.5 21 X 11
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Aluminum Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
20 X 9 19 X 8.5 21 X 10
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Engine
Engine Type
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
553 @ 1800 311 @ 1650 384 @ 1800
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
4.4 L/268 2.5 L/152 3.0 L/183
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
523 @ 5500 300 @ 5800 429 @ 6100
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 21 18
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
18 22 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
22 25 23
Transmission
Trans Order Code
2TB NA 421
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.72 1.18 1.64
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
All Wheel All Wheel All Wheel
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.83 1.00
First Gear Ratio (:1)
5.50 3.96 5.35
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64 0.56 0.72
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.15 4.36 -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.20 1.61 2.25
Trans Type
8 8 9
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.32 1.00 1.21
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.82 0.65 0.86
Reverse Ratio (:1)
4.00 2.27 4.80
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.52 2.47 3.24
Summary
Vehicle Name
BMW X5 Genesis GV80 Mercedes-Benz GLE
Body Style
Sports Activity Vehicle Sport Utility 4MATIC Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
9.9 8.0 8.9
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 150 -
Crash Test Ratings
Overall Rating
-- - -
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver
- -
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger
- -
Overall Side Crash Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating
- -
Side Barrier Rating Driver
- -
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat
- -
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Front Seat
- -
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
- -
Rollover Rating
-- - -
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2021 BMW X5
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  • Lease: From $679 for 36 months
  • Rebate: $1,000 college graduate
  • Finance: From 1.9% APR for 60 months
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2021 Genesis GV80
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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
  • 2021 GLE-Class on sale
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