Compare 2025 BMW X5 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE

2025 BMW X5 vs 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE

Serving Elmhurst, IL

The 2025 BMW X5 is a sophisticated, well-appointed crossover SUV that takes up to five passengers down the road in style. It is often considered alongside the Mercedes-Benz GLE, which is also a luxury midsize model. After exploring these models’ differences, which one will stand out as a better option for you?

Performance

The 2025 X5 is offered with two gas engines as well as a plug-in hybrid system. The entry-level engine is a V6, turbo 2.0-liter, 375-horsepower unit with mild-hybrid tech. The high-performance gas engine is a V8, turbo 4.4-liter, mild-hybrid unit that delivers 523 horsepower. The X5’s plug-in hybrid system features a turbo V6 with a pair of electric motors. It generates 483 horsepower and has an all-electric range of 38 miles.

The 2025 GLE is available with several gas engines as well as a plug-in hybrid option. The first gas engine in the lineup is 255-horsepower, turbo four-cylinder unit. The plug-in hybrid powertrain features a turbo four-cylinder engine and produces 381 total horsepower.

Appearance

The BMW X5’s style is both athletic and elite with a confident yet aerodynamic profile and sculpted door panels. On the sides, the X5 also has a metallic accent near the front fender and an additional accent streaming across the lower panels. At the front, the definition on the hood sweeps toward the chrome-accented, kidney-style grille. A chrome element also underscores the grille. The X5’s slender headlights taper to a strong point.

The GLE, on the other hand, has linear sculpture on the sides and across the hood. The nose is consumed largely by the wide grille, which is styled with metallic columns. The large LED headlights and tapered air intakes flank the grille and bumper.

Features

The 2025 X5 is brilliantly appointed with features like a 20-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a head-up display, a four-zone climate control system, automated parking assistance, a surround-view camera, leather upholstery, multi-contoured and massaging front seats, heated seats in both rows, soft-close doors, numerous assistive driver’s aids, gesture control, a navigation system, customizable LED lighting in the cabin, a wireless hotspot, a 14.9-inch infotainment system screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen, and more.

The GLE, on the other hand, has features like a dual-zone auto climate control system, a 12.3-inch infotainment system screen, a 12.3-inch digital display screen, synthetic leather upholstery, a navigation system and other features that vary by trim level.

Learn More at BMW of Elmhurst

At BMW of Elmhurst, we are available to tell you more about the 2025 X5 and can assist you with a test drive. Visit us today, or contact us online.