GLE400 vs X5 35i

MotorWerkz · 05-07-2017, 08:10 AM

I stumbled upon this badboy in the parking lot, I'd like to know which is faster? better handling? comfort? engine noise? It looks like this GLE400 can beat my ass in the straight line race.

alphaod · 05-07-2017, 08:19 AM

Honestly nobody buys a GLE400 is doing it for the performance but a lot of folks drive their X5 like a sports car and with the right suspension options it acts like one. The interior of the GLE kind of sucks but that has nothing to do with performance.

kanvas · 05-07-2017, 10:07 AM

This juxtaposition shows just how SEXY the X5 is.

Flying Ace · 05-08-2017, 01:29 AM

MB and handling doesn't go in same sentence

m7mad · 05-08-2017, 03:44 PM

I've had the Mercedes benz 2 years ago, it was named ML. Had a 2013 ML500 with its v8 biturbo engine. I know you cant compare the v8 with v6 but it was a beast. As for handling I'm surprised it handles surprisingly well (had it with 21" AMG kit) the tires are not wide like on my x5 35i msport 265/40/21 all around on MB while on X5 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 rears. I can tell you since tried both the MB handles better in corners but comfort wise I find the X5 with the adaptive suspension more comfortable than my MB.

Also I have test drove the face-lifted GLE400 at dealer when it was launched, engine is nice, responsive and definitely feels faster than X5 35i.

Snow-Kidney · 05-09-2017, 03:14 AM

The GLE definitely feels more premium inside. X5 has a more modern aesthetic. Either is a great choice, it depends on what you prefer.

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MotorWerkz Private 34 Rep 50 Posts Drives: X6 F16, X5 F15 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Southeast Asia iTrader: (0)	GLE400 vs X5 35i I stumbled upon this badboy in the parking lot, I'd like to know which is faster? better handling? comfort? engine noise? It looks like this GLE400 can beat my ass in the straight line race.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Honestly nobody buys a GLE400 is doing it for the performance but a lot of folks drive their X5 like a sports car and with the right suspension options it acts like one. The interior of the GLE kind of sucks but that has nothing to do with performance.
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kanvas Major 649 Rep 1,170 Posts Drives: V8 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	This juxtaposition shows just how SEXY the X5 is. __________________ 2001 X5 4.4i - sold but never forgotten! 2014 X5 xDrive50i
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Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	MB and handling doesn't go in same sentence
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m7mad Private First Class 101 Rep 137 Posts Drives: G30 540i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: KSA iTrader: (0)	I've had the Mercedes benz 2 years ago, it was named ML. Had a 2013 ML500 with its v8 biturbo engine. I know you cant compare the v8 with v6 but it was a beast. As for handling I'm surprised it handles surprisingly well (had it with 21" AMG kit) the tires are not wide like on my x5 35i msport 265/40/21 all around on MB while on X5 275/40/20 front 315/35/20 rears. I can tell you since tried both the MB handles better in corners but comfort wise I find the X5 with the adaptive suspension more comfortable than my MB. Also I have test drove the face-lifted GLE400 at dealer when it was launched, engine is nice, responsive and definitely feels faster than X5 35i. __________________ 2018 G30 540i 2011 M3 E92
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GLE400 vs X5 35i

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Snow-Kidney Lieutenant 69 Rep 424 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	The GLE definitely feels more premium inside. X5 has a more modern aesthetic. Either is a great choice, it depends on what you prefer.
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