Compare the BMW X5
to the Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLE
to the Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLE
COMPARE THE BMW X5
Compare the BMW X5 with close competitors and choose a proven winner. Luxury and comfort are in full force in the BMW X5, a newly redesigned SUV that offers robust amenities and advanced technology features so that you and your passengers can sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Of course, the BMW X5 isn't alone in the midsize luxury SUV segment. Competitors like the Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLE vie against the BMW X5 for supremacy, but ultimately, when we compared them, we found that the BMW X5 offers more to enhance your driving experience and keep you comfortable on long drives. Explore our comparison to see how the BMW X5 triumphs over the competition!
BMW X5 vs Lexus RX 350
Right out of the gate, the BMW X5 packs a heartier punch with its potent 375-horsepower engine yielding 398 pound-feet of torque. This engine easily outpaces the Lexus RX 350, which offers a base engine that makes 275 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. The strongest engine option for the Lexus RX 350 tops out at 367 horsepower on the performance model.
If your driving style calls for more power, the BMW X5 delivers with an optional turbocharged 523-horsepower V8 engine, which readily outperforms the Lexus RX 350's best efforts and provides you with more of the strength you need for your adventures.
The BMW X5 offers considerably more cargo space than the Lexus RX 350, offering up to 72.3 cubic feet of space with the rear seats folded down. That's plenty of room for groceries, luggage, and much more. The RX 350 only offers up to 46.2 cubic feet of space.
When properly equipped with the BMW Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laserlight feature, the BMW X5 earns top safety honors, which is a testament to its crashworthiness as well as its excellent crash-avoidance technology, such as automatic emergency braking. The Lexus RX 350, while generous with safety tech, misses the mark because of its lower headlight rating, which the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has deemed less effective at providing adequate visibility at night.
BMW X5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE
The base BMW X5 effortlessly triumphs over the Mercedes-Benz GLE with regards to performance. With more horsepower and more torque, the X5 offers a more spirited driving experience. Upgrading the Mercedes-Benz GLE can help you catch up, but the X5's optional V8 engine still comes out on top.
The BMW X5 offers a sportier ride than its rival, offering a smoother, more balanced ride and better grip thanks in part to its optional air-spring suspension.
You'll find that the BMW X5 is better suited for long drives and family getaways than the Mercedes-Benz GLE, thanks to its comfortable seats and superior driving position. The lower seating position in the Mercedes-Benz feels sportier at first, but it's less comfortable in the long run.
BMW's iDrive infotainment system is more intuitive than the Mercedes-Benz MBUX system, so you're likely to enjoy a less frustrating and less distracting infotainment experience in the BMW X5.
Bring Home a New BMW X5 Today
Purchase or lease a new BMW X5 today! With superior comfort and performance at the top of the BMW X5's long list of exceptional features, the X5 proves that it's a cut above the rest when it comes to family-friendly midsize luxury SUVs. Get a closer look at the X5 today when you visit our dealership for a test drive and see how this exceptional SUV stands out from rivals like the Lexus RX 350 and Mercedes-Benz GLE. Our team will help you find the perfect BMW X5 model to suit your lifestyle, so please feel free to swing by and see how we can help you start your next automotive adventure!
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BMW of Williamsport
205 Lycoming Mall Drive
Muncy, PA 17756
- Sales: (570) 491-1438