Thinking about a 2026 X5
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Thinking about a 2026 X5
After buying Mercedes for 30 years I'm thinking about jumping ship for a 2026 BMW X5. Happy with Mercedes but getting bored with the GLE. I've had 5 GLE's since 2019, GLE450 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 GLE580 and GLE AMG53.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
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After buying Mercedes for 30 years I'm thinking about jumping ship for a 2026 BMW X5. Happy with Mercedes but getting bored with the GLE. I've had 5 GLE's since 2019, GLE450 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 GLE580 and GLE AMG53.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
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BMW generally offers more hp, sportier handling, less luxury. I'm not talking about AMG and M lines - those are different breeds.
Both SUVs made in USA.
They are very close in price (if compare apples to apples), features etc, so it's or personal preferences and boredom to choose one over another.
Did you test drive X5 ?
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Same for X5 - redesign schedule for 2027 model, so probably spring 2026 we can see it.
BMW generally offers more hp, sportier handling, less luxury. I'm not talking about AMG and M lines - those are different breeds.
Both SUVs made in USA.
They are very close in price (if compare apples to apples), features etc, so it's or personal preferences and boredom to choose one over another.
Did you test drive X5 ?
BMW generally offers more hp, sportier handling, less luxury. I'm not talking about AMG and M lines - those are different breeds.
Both SUVs made in USA.
They are very close in price (if compare apples to apples), features etc, so it's or personal preferences and boredom to choose one over another.
Did you test drive X5 ?
As for the test drive are you asking me or OP?
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After buying Mercedes for 30 years I'm thinking about jumping ship for a 2026 BMW X5. Happy with Mercedes but getting bored with the GLE. I've had 5 GLE's since 2019, GLE450 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 GLE580 and GLE AMG53.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
I abhor anything with 48V, X5 is out for me.
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Same for X5 - redesign schedule for 2027 model, so probably spring 2026 we can see it.
BMW generally offers more hp, sportier handling, less luxury. I'm not talking about AMG and M lines - those are different breeds.
Both SUVs made in USA.
They are very close in price (if compare apples to apples), features etc, so it's or personal preferences and boredom to choose one over another.
Did you test drive X5 ?
BMW generally offers more hp, sportier handling, less luxury. I'm not talking about AMG and M lines - those are different breeds.
Both SUVs made in USA.
They are very close in price (if compare apples to apples), features etc, so it's or personal preferences and boredom to choose one over another.
Did you test drive X5 ?
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If a car uses inline 6 instead of V6 it is generally more fuel efficient I seen even without mild hybrid but I understand it is not a common configuration outside bmw
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I'm on my third MB SUV. Had a ML350, GLE450 and now GLE63s. I honestly have no idea what I'll drive next that could possibly compare to the 63. I seriously looked at the X5 when I traded in the ML but there were two main deal breakers. As someone already mentioned, the rear passenger leg room is much less than the GLE and the dashboard instrument cluster doesn't compare to the GLE. The colours are not as vibrant, the resolution isn't as sharp and there are very few options for customization. I like the standard round speedo and tach gauges, on the X5 you are stuck with those funky BMW sport gauges which aren't appealing to me. Again, this is for sure personal preference, I'm sure there are those who love the BMW layout. The standard X5 is slightly quicker and sportier than the 450 but that wasn't an issue for me. I enjoyed my 450, had very very few issues in 4 years of ownership and so far, the 63 has been outstanding. I may just end up keeping this one for a while !
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After buying Mercedes for 30 years I'm thinking about jumping ship for a 2026 BMW X5. Happy with Mercedes but getting bored with the GLE. I've had 5 GLE's since 2019, GLE450 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 GLE580 and GLE AMG53.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
Looks like the next GLE refresh is 2027 and doesn't seem to me much changing... Would love to hear pros and cons of this move...thanks.
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Most BMW's have done away with the physical button that allows you to deactivate the Auto Start/Stop feature. (Mercedes retains the button to deactivate Auto Start/Stop.) If you have an issue with the engine shutting off at stoplights, then you may want to verify that the X5 will allow you to deactivate Auto Start/Stop.
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The latest Genesis GV80 has a mild hybrid.
The 48V electric supercharger is mentioned in this video review here at 11:20 mark:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQfeGapbIY
The 48V electric supercharger is mentioned in this video review here at 11:20 mark:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zKQfeGapbIY
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2023 GLE63S - Edition 55
