At the end of March, the much-watched domestic version of bmw X5 was officially listed, and the price that had been constantly speculated before was finally revealed: the guidance price was 60.50-77.50 million, compared with the imported version of X5, the price of the entry-level version was reduced by nearly 100,000 yuan, and the top price was reduced by more than 60,000 yuan, so it was indeed very fragrant.
And we know that Mercedes-Benz GLE has always been the enemy of the imported version of X5, the domestic BMW X5 from the price comparison, naturally more attractive than mercedes-Benz GLE, but in terms of hard power, in the end which is better? Next, we will compare the Mercedes-Benz GLE with the domestic BMW X5 to see which one is more worthy of our pockets.
Appearance: The domestic version of BMW X5 is dynamic, and mercedes-Benz GLE is luxurious
In terms of appearance, the domestic version of BMW X5 continues the design style of the imported version of X5, like the huge double grille shape, the iconic angel eye headlights, etc. are highly recognizable designs, and the main change in the appearance of the new car is to adjust in some details, like the front face to increase the inverted L-shaped chrome decoration, in addition, thanks to the lengthening of the body data, the side is more wide.
The two waist lines of the side face are full of a certain muscular feeling, and the design of the ventilation holes of the fenders highlights a strong sports style. In addition, the new car is equipped with M sports suits as standard, and high-end models provide M Performance components, and the addition of these accessories makes the domestic version of bmw X5 more sporty.
Mercedes-Benz GLE has two different styles of front face grille modeling in terms of appearance, has been using a strong sense of visual sense of "full of stars" dot matrix mid-net design, has been the use of black mesh design, two shapes with the grille in the middle of the large size three-pronged star, the atmosphere without losing the sense of refinement.
The front surround is shaped by a very tense blackened mesh. The headlight group has an LED daily running light design with a polyline, and the lighting effect is very significant. The side of the body has a simple line throughout, but because the overall body size is not as good as the domestic version of the BMW X5, the side visual effect is not outstanding in comparison.
Evaluation: It can be seen from the appearance that the styles of the two models are very different, the sports style of the domestic version of the BMW X5 is more intense, and the luxury and refinement of the Mercedes-Benz GLE are more prominent.
Interior: Mercedes-Benz GLE texture and sense of technology to create a better
In terms of interior, the domestic version of bmw X5 is also little changed from the imported version of X5, and the interior texture is improved in the details of the portrayal, such as the dark plastic on the multi-functional steering wheel is upgraded to a metallic material. The center control and gear handle area of the new car are embellished with large areas of wood striped trim panels, and the crystal gear handle is very in line with the positioning of the model. In terms of technology configuration, the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD dashboard and a large central control screen.
The interior of mercedes-Benz GLE reveals a strong simple and luxurious atmosphere, the coverage of large area soft materials is very wide, the central control of the wooden trim panels run through both ends, and the square air conditioning outlet is very simple. The LCD dashboard and the central control large screen are also 12.3 inches, but the popular dual screen design is adopted, and the visual sense is more intense.
Evaluation: The interior luxury of Mercedes-Benz models has always been praised, and the Mercedes-Benz GLE has not disappointed, and the internal texture and sense of technology are stronger than the domestic version of bmw X5.
Configuration: The function is comparable, and the domestic version of bmw X5 is more cost-effective
The price of the domestic version of the BMW X5 has been reduced a lot, so is the practical configuration on board sincere? Below, we compare the entry-level models of the two vehicles to find out.
Through the table, we can intuitively see that in the seat configuration, both front main and secondary seats have front and rear/backrest/height adjustment and waist support functions, while the entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLE has more front and rear/backrest/electric adjustment functions in the rear, and the rear comfort configuration is better.
In terms of multimedia configuration, both cars support the Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, CarPlay and CarLife, and the entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLE also has an additional "support Android Auto" function. In terms of speech recognition function, the entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLE has more voice control air conditioning functions.
In terms of active and passive safety configuration, the entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLE has more rear side airbags and lane keeping assistance systems, and the entry-level domestic BMW X5 has road traffic identification, reversing side warning and parallel auxiliary functions, it can be said that the intelligent safety configuration of both is very rich.
Evaluation: Through comparison, it was found that the internal configuration of the two cars was generally tied, but the guidance price of the entry-level Mercedes-Benz GLE reached 699,800, while the guidance price of the entry-level version of the domestic BMW X5 was only 605,000, so that the cost performance of the domestic version of the BMW X5 was still much higher.
Space and comfort: The domestic version of bmw X5 forms a crushing trend
The sharp adjustment of the body size is the "highlight" of the domestic version of the BMW X5, which has reached 5060/2004/1779mm in length, width and height, and a wheelbase of 3105mm, compared with the imported version of the X5, the body length and wheelbase have increased by 130mm. As a result, the back legroom that has been criticized for imported versions of X5 has been significantly improved. Even if a passenger with a height of 175cm sits in the back row, his legs have more than 3 punches away from the front row.
In addition, the domestic version of the BMW X5 has changed the seat material to a more comfortable Sensafin leather, the seat back and leg rest areas have been thickened, the backrest angle of the rear seat has been increased to 31 degrees, the central armrest has been redesigned, and the rear seat also supports heating function.
The current Mercedes-Benz GLE has a length, width and height of 4930/1950/1795mm, and a wheelbase of 2995mm. Compared with the domestic version of the BMW X5, the data is at a disadvantage in an all-round way, and the actual space performance is obviously inferior to the domestic version of the BMW X5. In addition, the rear of Mercedes-Benz GLE does not support the heating function, but it has a unique rear seat adjustment function, which is a more handy function, but compared to the domestic version of bmw X5 to the rear seat all-round upgrade, it is still slightly monotonous.
Overall comment: The space performance of the domestic version of BMW X5 has formed a crushing trend on the current Mercedes-Benz GLE, and the comfort of the seat is also commendable, so if you want to buy a large space home SUV, the domestic version of BMW X5 is undoubtedly a better choice.
Performance: The power of the two cars is equally divided, and the domestic version of bmw X5 controls the sky
In terms of power, the Mercedes-Benz GLE is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine and a 2.5T six-cylinder engine, and the transmission is matched with a 9AT transmission, with a maximum power of 258 hp and 367 hp, and a maximum torque of 370 N·m and 500 N·m, respectively. The zero-hundred acceleration time is 7.4s and 5.9s, respectively. During the driving process, the throttle response of the 2.0T model in normal driving mode is not too sensitive, and it needs to be stepped on to obtain excellent power output, while the 9-speed manual transmission has no obvious frustration when changing gears, and the smoothness is commendable. In addition, the chassis of the model has a very good filter effect, even after passing through the ditches and ridges, the internal ride is still very stable.
The domestic version of bmw X5 is still equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine and a 3.0T six-cylinder engine, and the transmission is matched with an 8AT transmission, the maximum power is 245 horsepower and 333 horsepower, and the maximum torque is 400N·m and 450N·m, which is 20 horsepower lower than the imported version of X5, 2.0T models, and 7 horsepower is reduced by 3.0T models. Although the performance has declined, in terms of acceleration and breakthrough time, the 2.0T model only needs 7.3s, and the 3.0T model only needs 6s. In terms of driving experience, BMW's powertrain of this set of 2.0T+8AT has been "deduced" pure fire, acceleration is very sensitive, and the gear shift does not have a trace of "hesitation". And don't look at the body is wide, the control is still a must, when turning, which to play, the suspension has a good support effect, and the chassis is not completely for the movement, but also has excellent comfort, after the uneven road, the vehicle has an excellent filtration effect, driving comfort is very guaranteed.
Evaluation: It can be seen that although the parameters of the domestic version of BMW X5 are not gorgeous, the acceleration experience is still tied with mercedes-Benz GLE, and the driving experience of this car is also the existence of a unique gear.
Overall
Through the comparison, it can be seen that although the price of the domestic version of BMW X5 has dropped, the comprehensive strength is still excellent, and it has certain advantages compared to mercedes-Benz GLE. In fact, in terms of sales in 2021, Mercedes-Benz GLE is not as good as the imported version of X5, and this time BMW X5 has produced a domestic version of the model, the price and space are "killer skills", and the number of complaints about Benchi 4S-related services has recently surged, reflecting the seller's attitude towards consumers is worrying... Therefore, in terms of market performance, the domestic version of BMW X5 is expected to open a big gap with Mercedes-Benz GLE.
For car consumers who intend to buy luxury medium and large SUVs, choosing the domestic version of BMW X5 is not only to save a lot of money, but also to get a higher quality travel experience, for face-loving Chinese, anyway, it is the same grade, why not domestic BMW?