![]() ![]() From the multicontour heated front seats with massage to the industry-leading Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system, this new GLE is one of the classiest SUVs on the market. The new GLE was redesigned with a more spacious cabin that’s laced with leading-edge luxurious technology and features. Now onto the areas that this Mercedes-Benz SUV really shines, the interior design. So, if power is the deciding factor for which SUV suits you, the BMW X5 might slightly come out ahead in this particular category. The top model X5 m50i is equipped with a 4.4-liter V8 that has an acceleration from 0-60 comparable to the Mercedes-Benz GLE. It’s also equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission that accelerates the SUV from 0-60 in under 6 seconds. The base-level BMW X5 comes with a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine with 335 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque. ![]() While the standard rear-wheel drive GLE 350 SUV respectably accelerates from 0-60 in 7 seconds flat, the fastest SUV in this line is the GLE 580 4MATIC, which has an acceleration of 0-60 in under 5 seconds. The 2021 GLE comes with a standard nine-speed transmission called the 9G-Tronic and fingertip shift paddles, allowing you to take control of the gears whenever you want. These monster engines are coupled with the EQ Boost Integrated Starter Generator that generates 21-hp itself while helping to keep a low emission rating. If you choose to upgrade to the GLE 450 or the GLE 580, you get a 362-hp turbo inline-6 or a 483-hp Biturbo V8, respectively. This year’s midsize luxury SUV is equipped with a 255-hp turbo engine with a 273 lb-ft torque rating in the GLE 350 trim level. Performance, Transmission, & Engine 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Read on to see how this Mercedes-Benz SUV compares to the BMW X5. Since the GLE burst onto the market in the mid-90s, creating an all-new luxury SUV category, it has managed to stay at the top of a crowded field. Our team at Mercedes-Benz of Northlake is here to show you how the new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE stacks up against the competition. ![]() If you’re in the market for a new luxury SUV, you’ve come to the right place to learn more about which one is right for you. ![]()
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