The Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class will get compared most often to rivals from BMW or Audi.
The new Q7 features more room in a bigger package, although without the same performance versions as found on the Mercedes.
The Acura MDX isn't as daring as the Mercedes, but comes with slightly better fuel economy outside of the hybrid version.
BMW's X5 and X6 more closely align to the GLE-Class and can be had with similar powertrains, although BMW still manages to offer a turbodiesel—that we prefer.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee costs considerably less than the GLE-Class and offers more off-road capability, if that's critical.
The Lexus RX 350 has a style all its own, but we suspect that some buyers will be turned off by the polarizing, angular look.
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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class can be outfitted to please nearly every luxury-SUV buyer. |
Full of tech and full of people, the 2019 Acura MDX is a safe—and conservative—pick among family-sized crossover SUVs. |
The 2019 Audi Q7 delivers on the factors most important to large luxury SUV buyers: space, comfort, style, safety, and impressive technology. |
The 2019 BMW X5 grows even closer to being the do-it-all vehicle in its family. |
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a hugely capable off-roader—or track warrior—wrapped in a smart package. |
The 2019 Lexus RX remains the luxury crossover SUV sales standard for its design, comfort, and features. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $55,700 | $44,300 | $53,550 | $60,700 | $32,195 | $43,820 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 12 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Standard SUV 4WD | Small SUV 2WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 4WD | Standard SUV 2WD | Small SUV 2WD |
| Style Name | |||||
| GLE 400 4MATIC SUV | FWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | xDrive40i Sports Activity Vehicle | Altitude 4x2 | RX 350 FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4MATIC | Sport Utility | quattro Sport Utility | Sports Activity Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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