2019 BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Review - Which one should you buy?
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- This is a big review of some big cars. The physical size of the cars in this segment has grown in tandem with their popularity. If you're looking to spend over R1million on a car, chances are you're looking for something pretty fancy, and quite imposing.
Both of these cars fit the bill very well but after spending time in both cars back to back, our video journalist Ciro De Siena reached the conclusion that they represent quite different approaches to building and designing luxury SUVs, very much in line with what you might expect from each brand.
In this video we take a detailed look at the interiors, load space/boot capacity, practicality with the rear seats in places and folded flat, the difference in performance between the two models and Ciro gives us his opinion on how each car simply makes you feel.
0:00 Intro
0:38 BMW Base Spec X5
0:54 Engine and Torque Comparison to the Mercedes-Benz GLE
2:22 Mercedes-Benz GLE
2:33 Weigh Comparison to the BMW Base Spec X5
3:08 Gearbox & Drivetrain
3:16 Downside of of the Mercedes-Benz GLE
3:39 Boot space & practicality comparison
5:11 BMW Base Spec X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE rear seats
6:49 BMW Base Spec X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE interior
8:29 Mercedes-Benz GLE Interior
10:32 Price difference
11:38 Which is the better buy?
11:57 Closing
12:07 SentiMETAL merchandise - Auta a dopravní prostředky
When you compare performance you need to use similar engines.
so true，especially when the Merc has higher spec
Doesn't the gle come with a 4cyl and x5 6line
@@miguelduque3148 Well yes, but the X5 30d has 265 hp while the GLE 400d has 330 hp
Thats why you race the X540D vs GLE400D
@@miguelduque3148 A bit late, but the GLE 400d has a 6 Cylinder Diesel engine with 330HP
You're great at what you do. Finally a great car reviewer in South Africa. Amazing
that BMW wood trim is exquisite! The crystal gear shift is very fancy. A very contemporary interior 🤩
Love the leg room in the GLE. Not surprised the 2020 GLE has outsold the new X5 since both vehicles launched. Thanks for the sober review.
Thats why bmw have much more better seats in front
3 years later and that has now changed. The X5 now outsells the GLE.
If you look on the roads that will tell you which is more popular , I see hundreds of X5's very few GLE's in the UK
This review is a solid 9/10. More entertaining than Doug Demuro and the production quality is right up there with international channels I follow. I has a proud.
Doug Demuro is so overrated. It is only because the internet is dominated by Americans.
30d it’s a base model
400d amg it’s top range model
i don’t think it’s fair comparison
So with wjat should they have compared the X5?
Noo!! 😩
Gle 63s Amg 😑
It's not the top spec.. 💀🤷🏽♂️
This was a fantastic review guys whoooo I really loved it that merc looks spectacular but that bmw x5 really caught my eye I love that colour 😉
Ciro. Thanks bra.
Make more reviews, please. I love your content
I don’t think it’s fair to compare the 30d with this 400d. I think the M50d would’ve made sense to compare it with this 400d or to use the 350d with this 30d
Jip it wasn't fair, they should have used the 40d model to this comparison, like carwow compare it with the E400d coupe vs 840d
The did not compare performance, they compared comfort, practicality and internal looks and feel.
Mxolisi Veco they actually did. He spoke about how powerful the Mercedes was compared to the BMW. The Benz has seven hundred and something NM of which is in comparison with the M50d
No the BMW X5 40d would be better
Omolemo Masibi it’s not on sale yet so...
I'm watching the video now guys love your youtube channel 😁
Awesome review
I have really missed your reviews
Thumbs up Ciro
I love your honest reviews. Differentiated the cars extremely well!
BMW X5 30d any day. Beemer has everything I need
for real 100/100
Beemer for life
Ciro is one of the best reviewers there is. Right up there with Matt Watson from carwow. I’d still take the Beemer though.
And a totally different review from Matt Watson on the X5 vs GLE
Both are amazing machines. Whatever you bought is a good buy. I actually a MB fan but incredibly buy a BMW X5 2020. Zero complains
Great review
After 10+ years with different MBs (Now in a E400 estate) I chose between the GLE and X5 because unlike other hybrids they offer an actual usable range on electric drive making commuting in my case almost only on electric drive 100km a day charging at work as well. I tried the Tesla X as well really wanted to like it, but build quality was horrible. When MB,BMW,Polestar and Audi deliver quality built long range electric vehicles Tesla is going to be in trouble... Driving Mercedes now and coming with the expectation to get the GLE before I tried them I ended up ordering the X5 hybrid. Pros for the GLE is the interior size, but that is it... Engine is unresponsive (tried the 400 wanted to try the Hybrid but it is still nt available here), air suspension is set up for the US market (like a Cadillac) feels like a boat rocking all over the place even in sports mode. Fair enough its really comfortable in a straight line but it does not do turns well and should hunker down and perform in sportsmode which it fails to do. And the dash screen (the same as on my E) looks like it was an afterthought on this model like it was aftermarket and not fitted to the design of the interior like on the E where it fits perfectly. Rear mirror is the smallest I have ever experienced in a modern car! Adjusting the rear seat backs has you running to the boot then to the top of the seat and finally the seat adjuster on the rear passenger door (did they use someone from Italy to design that setup?) X5 much more responsive, better suspension (much more comparable to my E400 air suspension in its different settings), fast when needed, handles really well. Negatives well a bit less room in the rear passenger area compared to the GLE. which is a non issue unless your transporting 3 +190 cm adults in the rear (headroom is fine, legroom is not.) Plenty of room for in my case, 3 kids. Boot even with the battery of the hybrid I could load up plenty for a family of 5. The overall feel of the X5 compared to the GLE was that X5 was a better quality vehicle, quite a surprise to me who had my heart set on the GLE. Price, well when you finished crossing in the options you want they are just about the same, marginal difference. Now I just have to wait for delivery...My first beamer.
Love the chunky Merc steering wheel.
1:50 *I have a W245 B Class (B200 CDi AMG Line Sport) and am constantly amazed at the power (Torque) at very low engine revs, it will happily pull away in ECO Mode in 7th Gear from 1200 rpm and delivers incredible MPG (best I have got is 74.3 mpg over a 90 mile journey) In 'Sport' mode it is crazy and have only used this on rare occasions, as to me MPG is more relevant than MPH although did achieve 142 mph on German Autobahn, and would have gone faster but had to brake.*
4:35 *I can get 2 adult size Mountain Bikes with rear seats folded in the 'boot' of my B200 CDi without having to remove wheels etc. Love it , and it also is a great tow car I have a Pegasus 462 Caravan (1137 kg) which it pulls with ease, and although it hammers the MPG still manages just short of 30 mpg, better than many current 'motorhomes'*
The interior on the Merc is divine✨😋
Love Light oh yes. The Merc is Devine.
so true
They make it like that so it's nice when waiting for a tow truck
I love both A LOT, but I love the GLE a little more. Both are my favourite SUVs ever made.
Bit of an unfair comparison when it comes to the engine and maybe looks wise as well?
"usb C port,so i can charge my thiiiiiiings",LMAO..Ciro is a fool.Oooh man,great review!
I couldn't even wait to watch this video in the morning with my coffee.
This is not a fair comparison. Where is the M50d?
The did not compare performance, they compared comfort, practicality and internal looks and feel.
@@mxolisiveco3625 then why is the GLE in stiff AMG setup while the X5 is standard air suspension? Of course the AMG has worse comfort. A GLE with standard air suspension 400d would be my pick. I'm a BMW guy, but now i think MB has become a better car lately.
@@mxolisiveco3625 he spends the first 3-4 mins talking about all performance. Am confused did we watch the same video?
Why didn’t you use the M50d? This is unbalanced review. Furthermore, the GLE is rocking the AMG pack, why didn’t you use an M sport X5?
Price chief
M50d would be more comparable with the GLE53 coming out, should of used the X5 40d
M50d is M perfomance diesel, 3 turbo. I think the comparison is fair for now
Jabulani Mondlane GLE53 is a high performance Twin turbo V6 which is quicker than the M50d. And will possibly cost a fair bit more. But it’s the more fair to match up together.
M40d
Love our 2021 GLE 580 4 Matic. It will be sad to see it go away.
X5 anyday anytime anywhere!
Just got the 2020 GLE. 🥰
love the way Ciro represented the two cars in a South African way, not so much with the numbers but rather how he "feel" about it~still prefer the x5 personally~
would love to get your opinion on the 2021 X5 m50i vs the 2021 GLE 53
Great review, I love the MERCEDES GLE!
Have you noticed a shutter when downshifting?
hahaha "Feel like im inside a vanilla sterri stumpie" got my morning with some laughter in it! haha!
You got it bang on, the merc suspension is like being on the sea, that’s what makes bimmer a drivers car.
Wow these cars are my inspiration 😭😭😭
"and if you want a good balance between the two with premium interior, get a Q7" - I was waiting for that line lol
Q7 Rocks
I don't need to watch the video. I would go for the BMW X5
But you clicked on it like an idiot.
@@ClaireYunFarronXIII he is just expressing his opinion. chill ur tits
@@premier1894 Uh huh.
Great review, as always but unfair comparison. The spec of both cars should be closely matched.
If you've got many kilometres of driving experience of BMW as well as Mercedes, you'll understand what he's talking about - two different cars/philosophies. BMW accentuates the sporting side to it with a very low seating position, whereas Merc gives a higher, more commanding driving position.
Whats nice on the BMW, is its off-capability. (In SUV terms, it no Land Cruiser!) The X5 you tested's got the optional off-road pack, which includes all-terrain tyres (notice the knobby rubber) and a rear mechanical diff-lock - and that can take it places you wouldn't think is possible with a X5!
The BMW looks really nice. However, the Mercedes interior is glorious
I'm 6'6 had me in stitches 😂😂 I was about to say you're the smallest 6'6 person
I would love to own both of them. No sedan, just 2 massive SUVs
M50d with its 4 turbos will outperform the merc
Shaun Holder imagine when you need to change those turbos...
Shaun holder your a typical BMW fanboy there usually stupid 🤦🏾♂️ no BMW has quad turbos it's a twin-scroll turbo, one turbo with two turbine blades and they just have two of them.
FOUR turbos!? That is an insane number for a car of this size and price! If the turbos were to break, it will cost more than the entire Mercedes-Benz GLE to fix, lol!
Am I the only one watching this because of Ciro...?
Can u do a versus between the 2020 BMW X6 and 2020 Mercedes Benz Gle 43 coupe
Which one got better quiet cabin?
I love the way European people think large car is a large car that is a compact SUV in the United States compared to a Tahoe suburban or expedition or navigator or Escalade
How was the comparison for engine noise?
Although similar in size, the natural competitor for the 400d amg would be the X5 40d which is not yet available in SA (M50d competes with the Mercedes 450 GLE).
The Merc in this review was also a lot more specced on top of the amg package however that interior is a lot more futuristic.
That said the X5 will remain a class leader because it's a better all-rounder, slightly cheaper and offers a superior blend of performance and fuel consumption almost across the range.
Awesome review as always by Ciro
Sense of this video: The GLE AMG 63 absolutely outperformed the X5 20d!
wow very honest and good review. funny anough i agree - bmw and mercedes both have materials... its like they became so cheap
Argh, I want them both and you haven't helped at all! Beautiful machines. Still torn between them.
My question is how many miles can you get ou of it from both vehicle ?
Do both cars have wireless charging as standard ? And what are the specs which comes as standard?
Once again it comes down to personal preference
Correct!
Mercedes 👑
Would you plz advise, shall i buy brand new X5 or Defender ? Looking for a reliable luxurious car that can do off-roading and accommodate a family of 2 kids , deeply in love with them both which made it too hard to decide :(
The way I look at this is, the merc needs a lower spec BMW to win. Nuf’ said.
And what specs did the GLE have more than the X5. And dont comr with AMG Line answer
I would rather get the BMW. It just suits me better.
Every opinion is valid, its a matter of personal decision. Some like bmw, others mercedes. I had a c63 2018 but wanted a SUV. Obviously I went first to see the GLE and then the BMW. Like them both in general but decided to switch to BMW and buy the X5 because liked more its external design. I dont know why, but the tail of the GLE for me doesnt look cool ( its tends to remember me a Kia Cerato) I Prefer the previous GLE version, on the contrary, the X5 tail looks so fucking amazing, love it. Also, the GLEs dashboard looks weird with that horizontal screen. Looks like if you removed the original one and installed an aftermarket screen. In terms of equipment, every brand in the world offers you whatever the hell you want but obviously costs more, so its not impressive to have electric/heated seats, cameras, etc. Equipment now a days is the same shit in every car. Regarding engines, both are similar, nothing ridiculously different. In conclusion, being a fan and owner of both brands, in this vs, the X5 was the correct choice.
I agree completely. After 10+ years with different MBs (Now in a E400) I chose between the GLE and X5. Driving Mercedes now and coming with the expectation to get the GLE before I tried them I ended up ordering the X5 hybrid. Pros for the GLE is the interior size, but that is it... Engine is unresponsive (tried the 400), air suspension is set up for the US market (like a Cadillac) feels like a boat rocking all over the place even in sports mode. And the screen (the same as on my E) looks like it was an afterthought on this model like it was aftermarket and not fitted to the design of the interior like on the E where it fits perfectly. Rear mirror is the smallest I have ever experienced in a modern car! Adjusting the rear seat backs has you running to the boot then to the top of the seat and finally the seat adjuster on the rear passenger door (did they use someone from Italy to design that setup?) X5 much more responsive, better suspension, fast when needed, handles really well. Negatives well a bit less room in the rear passenger area compared to the GLE. which is a non issue unless your transporting 3 +190 cm adults in the rear. Boot even with the battery of the hybrid I could load up plenty for a family of 5. Price, well when you finished crossing in the options you want they are just about the same. Not cheap. Now I just have to wait for delivery...
I understand you. I prefer the GLE, but I see why others would go for the X5.
He is not so wrong Mercedes offers the best cars when it’s Amg like a Gle 53amg is way better and more good looking than a X5M50i
In person, the GLE is a beast and definitely has more presence!
Please check out the performance of x5 and its tech features. Dont go blurting out shit like that smh
Not really fair to compare in terms of the engines
The merc looks much better with that black trim instead of chrome around the windows...
My MercGLE 450 AMG arrived today in to Australia !! Six month wait was unbearable 😜
The Merc is R600k more than the BM. Now the 50d ...that’s the bomb. But do you need that much power in a SAV. The Merc 300gle is the one you should compare power for power even though the Merc is a 20L engine but the 30D BMW is still cheaper than the 30gle Merc.
Why did you say you are 5foot 9inches while in South Africa? What happened to the matric system
Wats ur name??? Or should we call u the stig😂? Either way great review Thanks mr .
X5 M50d all day long
You must not know good car design
A. S 😂 merc fanboy feeling burnt
@@a.3160 Dude, it is subjective. I prefer the GLE, but that does not make this person wrong to like the X5.
"I feel like I'm in a Vanilla Sterrie Stumpie" 😅
I dont think there is a Vanilla Sterrie Stumpie we should know that its around for ages so that part had me a little.
Definitely prefer the Bmw in every category!!
as a yank I wish you guys would review the gas powered x40i and gle450, I think your countries are even trying to phaseout diesels for pollution reasons
please do the new BMW 1 Series
Just leased IDENTICAL 2020 diamond front Mercedes @ 986$ /42 months including insurance protection (rims,tires outside dents approx. 100$ more month) The interior touch screen /voice activated system is incredibly advanced . Allowed 12,000 miles a year. Interior and exterior LIGHTING Looks absolutely INCREDIBLE @night ! As a female ... ❤️white. The front Mercedes ‘SYMBOL‘ ... Closed the deal . No regrets
Ciro: The GLE suspension is wobbly, it doesn't know what it wants to be
Also Ciro: For long journeys I would pick the GLE 👀👀👀
Even GLC feels wobbly, it feels like a floating ship.
I kinda like understand what he's talking about.
I go with the merc
Bmw x5 has all I need
I think the 400d compares better to the M50d and the 30d should be compared to the 350d. Please make a video comparing the M50d to the 400d
+1
This is probably the first time the ml beats the x5 in the looks department for me... And I'm a mercedes guy
This guy should be new top gear star
Gently man,listen carefully to the review its not just about the power,its an all rounder, he spoke about the interior, the back seats,the suspension,the look,loading space,so its not just about power,the feeling of the cars
What area the handles on the centre console of the GLE for?
Its an off road vehicle, to hold on when going off road
👇🏻😂😂😂bmw getting owned - look at the crying bmw supporter below 😂😂😂😂 great review
I cant choose I'd have both at the same or different times
Me too.
1) The comparison is totally off since the GLE seems to have an AMG kit on it whereas the X5 is base model.
2) Since the GLE apparently feels "roomier" according to this guy, the X5's interior is bigger than that of the GLE.
3) The X5 is indeed very sporty as it does 0-60 in 5 seconds flat whereas the GLE does it in 7-8 seconds. The X5 due to its shape is said to be more in control for the driver than the GLE as it indeed feels very heavy and big.
idk y but this guy didnt give a fair comparison. I think he's being biased here
Beemer anyday :-)
I am being biased lmao
5:28 Say hi to Frodo and Samwise for me!
I don't get the parking comment, they are almost the same size
Guys I am a BMW fan as well, and to be fair to Ciro the GLE has a 3.0 Turbodiesel same as the beamer.
So yes the comparison is fair.
Nah 40d is the real competition with the 400d
@@265687 Gle 400d is higher diesel varient so you can't compare 400d to 30d instead compare with 50d
@@Heinrichrhode1997 there is no 40d only 30d in line 6 & 50d
@@dilshad3490 I was making a suggestion but I know is not available
@2:24 did he say ‘Makedis benz’ 🤨
Guda Lawrence he calls it MerKedes in the all video not just at 2:24. Is he serious.
3.0d DOES IT FOR ME. . . .I PERSONALLY CANT LIVE WITH BULKY GLE
Me too instead I liked the pre- accessor not this one
@J Knox True.
They are similar size so why is the BMW easier to park?
I love mercedes GLE ❤️
Is the new Porsche cayenne better?
Both need to have two of them. One for driving one for car shop 😵💫🥴
You should compare GLE 400d to BMW X5 40d not 30d and also BMW has no M pack but Merc has AMG pack
its a matter of choice
Love my 2020 GLE wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Oh, that is so cool! GLE is my dream car!
I’ve had both just changed my X5 3.0 D for the GLE 400D and the BMW is better than the Merc.
GLE is bigger and you seat higher.The probleme with the suspention is sooo simple.Your test car has not the air suspention fited to it