2020 BMW X5 vs. Mercedes GLE

Make Your Presence Known in Bakersfield, California

Commanding attention is no easy feat, yet the 2020 BMW X5 in Bakersfield, California, seems to do it effortlessly. The X5 is a natural leader, enhancing every drive whether its for vacation, work, or running errands in your everyday life. This BMW can handle quite a lot, including a comparison between it, and the Mercedes GLE. 

The impressive presence of the X5 is both intimidating yet enticing. The eye-catching kidney grille and air breathers improve aerodynamics, for both functionality and style. Inside the extravagant cabin, you’ll find Available Glass Controls and lavishly crafted leather to enhance the luxury aspect. For your passengers in the rear, long trips will no longer be a burden because the X5’s third-row seats recline. This feature is not available on the GLE, so its rear passengers won’t be as comfortable.

Aside from the awe-inspiring exterior and interior style, the X5 has advanced technologies to keep you connected and safe for added confidence on any journey. With the latest BMW driving technology, this fully responsive system will seamlessly enhance your environment. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional delivers optimized connections with your favorite media, navigation, and many more apps. With safety, you’ll find a passive infrared night vision system to help the driver detect animals, objects, or people at night. By detecting heat, the system can display the image on a monitor in the dashboard, keeping you fully aware of your surroundings. The Mercedes GLE doesn’t offer a night vision system, so you will have to make do with bright headlights when it gets too dark.

While safety and style are big points to mention, the performance features of the X5 should not be overlooked. For better traction, the X5’s standard tires are larger than the GLE’s (265/50R19 vs. 255/50R19), and the optional 22-inch wheels provide better handling and brake cooling, versus the GLE’s 21-inch wheels. Paired beautifully with the X5’s tires and wheels, are active sway bars to help keep the vehicle flat and controlled when cornering. This feature can also disconnect at lower speeds for a smoother ride and greater off-road suspension to keep the tires on the ground, whether going off-road or not. Together, these systems complement one another to provide you with performance to remember. The GLE doesn’t offer an active sway bar system.

There are more features to discover in the 2020 BMW X5 in Bakersfield, California, and the best way to do so is by test-driving one at BMW of Bakersfield. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call. We have safety protocols in place to focus more on enjoying the luxury and performance BMW can offer.

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