BMW X5 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE

This begins with the sDrive40i and xDrive40i trims of the X5. Powered by a 3.0L BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, the initial trims of the SAV generate an athletic performance that charges through a patch of open highway:

• Up to 335 horsepower
• Up to 331 lb-ft of torque
• 5.3-second 0 to 60 MPH time

The GLE 350 SUV connects to a 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with direct injection that peaks at the following specs:

• Up to 255 horsepower
• Up to 273 lb-ft of torque
• 7-second 0 to 60 MPH time

What does this add up to? Standard trims of the X5 provide a more powerful performance that helps you accelerate and climb hills with greater authority than the GLE 350.

The X5's engine generates a blend of power and efficiency:

• Up to 389 horsepower
• Up to 331 lb-ft of torque
• 400-mile total range
• 30-mile all-electric range

The X5’s EPA-estimated combined 50 MPGe cuts down on stops to the gas station.¹ Boasting a 400-mile total range, the xDrive45e makes it easier than the Mercedes GLE to drive longer distances.

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE does not give drivers the option to commute with hybrid technology. If you are looking to plug into a more time- and fuel-efficient experience that also presents a luxury cabin, you’ll find that experience inside the X5.

Both the 2022 BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE offer:

• Apple CarPlay™
• Android Auto
• Hands-free Bluetooth® technology

You’ll find an enjoyable listening experience in both vehicles, but our BMW X5 review found a more expansive listening journey. The X5 lets drivers connect to a 16-speaker Harman Kardon® Surround Sound Audio System with a 464-watt amplifier.

This is a more expansive array of speakers than the premium 13-speaker Burmester® system inside the GLE. While both provide quality sound, the X5’s system envelopes your cabin with a more robust sound that makes each trip feel a little shorter.