Compared with the endless stream of new cars, the arrival of the domestic BMW X5 seems to arouse everyone's interest. On March 31, BMW Brilliance X5 was officially launched, and a total of 4 new cars were launched, with a guided price of 605,000-775,000 yuan. In the face of consumers' long-term expectations, the starting price of 605,000 yuan did not open the gap compared with the 699,900 yuan of imported BMW X5, coupled with preferential treatment and tariffs and other factors, BMW Brilliance's sincerity is indeed slightly insufficient. However, as a representative luxury medium and large SUV, how strong is the product strength of the domestic BMW X5? Compared with the old rival Mercedes-Benz GLE, how to choose between the two models? Let's take a look.
Appearance comparison
The domestic BMW X5 listed this time is basically consistent with the original model in terms of appearance design. From the front face, the iconic double kidney mesh maintains the right size, and with vertical chrome trims, the luxurious texture of the vehicle's atmosphere is guaranteed. On both sides, the headlight shape of the BMW family has undergone many years of evolution, and the optimized light strip design is more prominent in digital and technological texture on the basis of maintaining stability. With a non-exaggerated under-wrap shape, the personality and non-ostentatious luxurious texture give people a very comfortable feeling.
Coming to the side, compared with the imported BMW X5, the length and wheelbase of the domestic version of the model are 130mm longer, which also makes the visual length of the side slightly stretched, with the waist line that runs through the body and the huge 21-inch wheels, stability and movement have been taken into account. In the rear part of the car, the more stylish taillight design is matched with bilateral double exhaust, and the luxurious texture of the vehicle is no different from that of imported models.
Compared with the atmospheric and restrained BMW X5, the Mercedes-Benz GLE always shows its luxurious aura undisguisedly. From the front face, the huge Mercedes-Benz logo is embedded in the inner net full of stars, and the shiny chrome and dark black create the depth of the night sky. Coupled with the minimalist headlamps on both sides and the underwing filled with a honeycomb mesh grille, each design of the Mercedes-Benz GLE exudes atmosphere and luxury at all times.
Behind the vehicle side, the design of the C-pillar tilting backwards creates a visual feeling of the suspended roof, the 20-inch five-spoke wheels also increase the sporty attributes of the vehicle, the exquisite taillight design is not atmospheric enough but it is more textured, and with the chrome decoration of the bilateral double exhaust, the luxurious texture of the Mercedes-Benz GLE always makes people can't help but look at it more.
Summary: In terms of exterior design, as a luxury medium and large SUV, the aura and luxury texture of the two models can be described as indistinguishable, but in comparison, the domestic BMW X5 gives people a relatively restrained and low-key feeling, while the Mercedes-Benz GLE is more extroverted and ostentatious.
Interior contrast
Sitting in the car, the interior styling of the domestic BMW X5 also continues the design of the imported model. Compared with the stable appearance, the interior of the domestic BMW X5 gives people a more sporty and youthful feeling. In terms of detailed design, the family-style three-panel multi-functional steering wheel is more inclined to sporty attributes, and with the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument in the front, the technical texture of the interior has also been improved. The LCD touch screen located in the center of the center console is also 12.3 inches, and the configuration of the car machine network, satellite navigation, mobile phone interconnection and voice recognition control is not absent, taking into account the technical texture of the interior while the practical attributes are also guaranteed. In addition, details such as the large metal trim, the X5 logo in front of the cup holder, and the red and black stitching design all enhance the luxurious texture of the interior.
The same as the high-profile exterior design, the interior of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is equally ostentatious, although it does not adopt the new generation interior design of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but the luxurious texture created can also fully meet the vanity of consumers. In terms of detailed design, the double 12.3-inch joint screen brings together all the eyes, the left LCD instrument is matched with the front family style multi-function steering wheel, taking into account the fashion movement and the creation of scientific and technological texture, and the right LCD central control screen also contains practical functions such as car network, satellite navigation, mobile phone interconnection and voice recognition control. Coupled with the metal trim trim that runs through the center console, the square air conditioning outlet and the two-color interior, the interior texture of the Mercedes-Benz GLE is still more prominent.
Summary: In the interior comparison session, both models adopt the classic family design language. In contrast, bmw, which focuses on sports in nature, makes the interior of the X5 lack a certain atmosphere and solemnity, while the luxurious texture of the Mercedes-Benz GLE better balances fashion sports and stability.
Spatial contrast
As a luxury medium and large SUV, the domestic BMW X5 has a body size of 5060/2004/1779 mm and a wheelbase of 3105mm, which greatly improves the internal space of the vehicle compared with the 130mm length of the imported version. After adjusting the front seats to the right position, the second row of seats of the domestic BMW X5 has more than two fists of knee space, with the main seat 14-way memory electric adjustment, the secondary seat 14-way electric adjustment, the front seat heating ventilation and the rear seat heating function, to ensure an excellent riding experience.
Opening the tailgate, the five-seat design of the 2+3 allows the domestic BMW X5 to have excellent trunk volume, and the decoration of the flat countertop and the tire intrusion part on both sides enhances the practical attributes of the entire space, which can fully meet the needs of daily storage. If it is necessary to load large-volume items, the trunk space of the domestic BMW X5 will be further improved through the rear seat proportional reclining function.
Mercedes-Benz GLE is also positioned as a luxury medium and large SUV, body size 4930/1950/1795 mm, wheelbase 2995mm, slight differences in body size between different models. In contrast, mercedes-benz GLE in addition to height, several dimensions are different from the domestic BMW X5, adjust the driving position to the appropriate position, Mercedes-Benz GLE's second row knee space also has a distance of more than two fists. In terms of seat configuration, compared with the domestic BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE lacks the two configurations of the secondary seat leg rest adjustment and the ventilation of the front seat, but it has more than the second row of seat 4-way adjustment and the boss key function, which also has a good riding experience.
Mercedes-Benz GLE also adopts a 2+3 five-seat design, so the trunk space of the vehicle also has a good performance, as far as daily storage is concerned, it can fully meet the needs of use. With the rear seat proportional reclining function, the spare compartment volume of the Mercedes-Benz GLE can also be further improved to meet the loading of larger volumes.
Summary: Space comparison link, as a medium and large SUV, both models have a good riding experience and spatial performance. The length of the domestic BMW X5 130mm is significantly upgraded compared with the space experience of imported models, coupled with the rich seat configuration, compared with the Mercedes-Benz GLE, the overall riding experience is still slightly better.
Power comparison
The same as the imported version of the model, the domestic BMW X5 also provides consumers with two power options, of which the 30Li model is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 180kW and a maximum torque of 400N·m, and the matching transmission system is an 8AT hand automatic transmission, the vehicle accelerates 7.3 seconds per 100 kilometers, and the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption is 8.9 liters per 100 kilometers. The domestic BMW X5 40Li model is equipped with a 3.0T turbocharged engine, the maximum power and maximum torque are increased to 245kW and 450N·m respectively, under the blessing of the 8AT transmission, the acceleration time of the 40Li model is only 6 seconds, and the improvement of power performance also increases the comprehensive fuel consumption of the vehicle to 9.3L.
Mercedes-Benz GLE also offers consumers two power options. The GLE 350 model is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 190 kW and a maximum torque of 370 N·m, which is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission with an acceleration time of 7.4 seconds per 100 km/h and a fuel consumption of 10.1 L per 100 km/h. The GLE 450 model is equipped with a 2.5T 6-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 270 kW and a maximum torque of 500 N·m, and the transmission part is also a 9AT gearbox. The GLE 450 model's acceleration time per 100 km/h was shortened to 5.9 seconds, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 km/h was also slightly reduced, reaching 9.4 L.
Summary: In the power comparison link, both models provide consumers with two power choices. The domestic BMW X5 40Li and Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 have the same power performance and fuel consumption level, while in terms of the two 2.0T models, the domestic BMW X5 30Li has a relatively excellent power and fuel consumption performance.
Configuration comparison
In the luxury medium and large SUV market, in the face of the fact that there are not many optional models, in addition to space and power, the richness of vehicle configuration is still a key factor in consumer choice. In the configuration comparison session, the uncle chose two models with high consumer attention (BMW Brilliance X5 2022 xDrive 30Li M sports suit) and (2022 modified GLE 350 4MATIC dynamic type) for comparison.
In terms of safety and driver assistance configuration, the two models have slight advantages over the Mercedes-Benz GLE. The rear side airbags provide a better guarantee for the safety of passengers in the second row, and the snow and off-road driving modes can have a better driving experience in complex road conditions.
In terms of external configuration and internal configuration, the domestic BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE have their own advantages in different aspects, but overall, the richness of the former configuration is higher. The advantages of the domestic BMW X5 are the keyless entry system of the whole car, the electric memory of the main seat and the rich function of the exterior mirror, and several configurations have significantly improved the car experience. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz GLE only has a slight advantage in individual configurations.
Summary: In the configuration comparison link, the two models have their own advantages in different aspects. The domestic BMW X5 has a richer convenience configuration and can bring a better car experience, while the advantage of the Mercedes-Benz GLE lies in the safety and driving assistance configuration.
Write at the end
Whether it is the upward competition of independent brands, or the downward exploration of joint ventures and luxury brands, inner volume has become the norm in the mainstream automobile market. At a time when the industry change has not yet arrived, this wind of inward rolling will still sweep around all corners, from the bottom up, the relatively niche luxury medium and large car market is also inevitable. At the forefront of sales of models in the same class, BMW took the lead in shooting, with the arrival of the domestic BMW X5, continue to expand its luxury medium and large SUV sales and market dominance.
In terms of product strength, BMW X5 has not reduced its product strength because of domestic production, and has also shown advantages in terms of space and power in the comparison with Mercedes-Benz GLE. Of course, the sincerity of the pricing of the domestic BMW X5 is still questioned, but for the long-awaited ordinary consumers, the domestic BMW X5 is the current choice of the same level to take into account the brand and product strength.