2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. 2022 BMW X5

If you are in the market for a luxury SUV around Long Island or Plainview, you have likely come across the Mercedes-Benz GLE and the BMW X5 over the course of your search. While each option certainly has its own merits, you may be wondering which vehicle is more deserving of your hard-earned dollar. Rallye Motors is here to compare the Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X5 head-to-head so you can see which one is worthy of that coveted spot in your Syosset garage.

BMW X5 vs. GLE: Pricing

When looking at the base Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 vs. BMW X5 sDrive40i, you will see that the GLE has a lower starting price despite the fact that these SUVs share a number of similarities.

• 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV Starting Price: $56,150 MSRP*
• 2022 BMW X5 sDrive40i Starting Price: $60,600 MSRP

Regardless of your preference, you can expect amenities like Apple CarPlay™, Android Auto™, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, and other essentials like blind spot monitoring. However, only one of these offers wireless device charging and a HANDS FREE ACCESS® liftgate as standard features, and that is the Mercedes-Benz GLE. To have these features in the BMW X5, you will have to upgrade, further adding to the already more costly X5 price.

BMW X5 vs. GLE: Interior Space

Next, we’ll look at the Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X5 in terms of space for passengers and cargo. You will have more space for your belongings with the Mercedes-Benz GLE. When the rear seats are folded flat, the GLE provides 74.9 cubic feet of cargo volume in total. The BMW X5 falls a bit short with just 72.3 cubic feet of space.

What about seating? Both the GLE and X5 have standard seating for five passengers, but there is the option to upgrade to a configuration with seating for seven. With the Mercedes-Benz GLE, you will have more legroom to stretch out on your daily drives in Roslyn:

• GLE Legroom: 40.3 inches (1st) / 40.9 inches (2nd)
• X5 Legroom: 39.8 inches (1st) / 37.4 inches (2nd)

See the GLE Up Close at Rallye Motors

Now that you’ve compared the Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X5, it’s clear to see why the GLE should be at the top of your list. If you’d like to see it in person and take it for a test drive, visit the automotive experts at Rallye Motors. You can also contact us if you have any questions or get pre-approved for financing right from home.

*Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages and accessories. Options, model availability and actual dealer price may vary. See dealer for details, costs and terms.