BMW X5 Vs. Mercedes GLE-Class: Compare Cars - The Car Connection
he BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class—or ML—are now old rivals. Rather than taking the rugged, Safari-chic route like the Range Rover, or vying against the brawny, tough-as-nails persona of the Land Cruiser or the corresponding Lexus LX, these models appeared on the market at around the same time and took the... That was more than fifteen years ago, and today both of these models have changed a bit with the times, bringing sharper handling, a better ride, and a far more luxurious interior. The Mercedes has become a little sportier over time, and now it's even changed its name: to the GLE. And with the exception being their ever-brawnier exteriors, both of these models are more like tall, opulent station wagons than ever. now, for 2016, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class has been rebadged the GLE-Class, and it gets a mid-cycle refresh that introduces new powertrains and swoopy new GLE Coupe variants. although Mercedes-Benz has made an effort to upgrade some of its trims and surfaces in the latest 2016 model, it lacks the harmonious design (with circular vents and perfectly coordinated, better-than-your-dollar. Source: www.thecarconnection.com
