2022 BMW X5 vs 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2022 BMW X5

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

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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	$56,860	$60,600
X5 xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle	21	25	$58,995	$62,900
X5 xDrive45e Plug-In Hybrid	N/A	N/A	$59,740	$63,700
X5 M Sports Activity Vehicle	13	18	$99,175	$106,100

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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

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$77,505

$71,910

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$82,800

$76,500

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1380 / month

$1275 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 BMW X5 represents the brand’s center, with equal parts comfort, convenience, and performance.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class is a no-compromise SUV with excellent performance, a spacious interior, and tons of style.

TCC Likes

Split power liftgate
Plug-in hybrid option
Each powertrain is a winner

Luxurious interior
Supremely comfortable ride
Loads of choices

TCC Dislikes

No touchscreen
Expensive Ms
Most packages require other packages

Mega money
Could be quieter
Third row’s not great

Fuel Economy

City

16 mpg

18 mpg

Highway

22 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Shoulder Room (in)

59.3

Second Leg Room (in)

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

39.8

Second Head Room (in)

38.7

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.5

Front Head Room (in)

40.7

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

60.8

Second Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

194.3

195.3

Height, Overall (in)

68.7

67.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.9

67.9

Wheelbase (in)

117.1

115.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

78.9

79.3

Track Width, Front (in)

67.1

66.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

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)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.7

Brakes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

15.8

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

21.9

22.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

41.7

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R02

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P275/45HR20

P315/40HR21

Rear Tire Order Code

R02

Front Tire Size

P275/45HR20

P275/45HR21

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

5260

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

21 X 11

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 9

21 X 10

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

Engine Type

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-6

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

553 @ 1800

384 @ 1800

Engine Order Code

Displacement

4.4 L/268

3.0 L/183

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

523 @ 5500

429 @ 6100

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

2TB

421

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.64

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.50

5.35

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

0.72

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.20

2.25

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.86

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.00

4.80

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.52

3.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW X5

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Body Style

Sports Activity Vehicle

4MATIC Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.8

8.9

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

2022 BMW X5

2022 BMW X5 arriving; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $919 for 36 months
Rebate: $1,000 loyalty discount
Finance: From 3.49% APR for 60 months

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2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Class

2022 GLE-Class has arrived
Lease: From $749 per month
Rebate: No cash incentives
Finance: First-payment credit

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