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Will be interesting to see pricing. Looks like X5 40i will have more power and compete more with the GLE 450. The GLE 350 will probably be less expensive than the 40i, but won't have the performance I would be looking for, but will probably get a lot of business from those wanting a lower priced luxury suv. Betting the pricing and engine performance will be from lowest to highest GLE 350, X5 40i, X5 50i, GLE 450.
It's a great time to be buying a luxury SUV, with a new Range Rover Sport already out, and the Cayenne, X5, GLE, and Q8 all coming out soon. I have no desire for 3 rows, so won't consider the Q7. Looking forward to getting some reviews soon from media or people who have actually driven these cars. Hoping the competition puts some pressure on pricing! |
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Of course, next year when both the M550i and the X5 50i -> X5 M50i get the 530hp V8, it will be interesting to see where that leaves Mercedes. Surely their I6 can eventually climb to around 500hp and even more, but probably not soon. In the meantime they'll be 100hp down on the BMW equivalent while doubtfully priced 100hp cheaper. |
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Rereading my post, I agree with you. Seems like on performance (on paper at least) MB is positioning itself as a little lower than the respective BMW, and I would expect pricing to reflect that. Engine choice seems a bit more like the Q7 with 4 and 6 than BMW with 6 and 8. Seems a similar strategy as the comparison of BMW vs Porsche. Every time I look at the Cayenne, I just can't get over the pricing difference with the BMW where the BMW seems to have better engines and options for the pricing.
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The GLE53 should always remain cheaper than the X5 M50 because of one key factor - V8 engine versus Inline 6. Look at current GLE43 pricing too. Slightly more than X5 35i but less than 50i. Odds are that will stay the same. I hope so, because I'm seriously considering the upcoming GLE53, especially since BMW won't offer the Dynamic Handling Package on the 40i (at least for the 2019 model year). |
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Yeah I crossshopped g05 with cayenne and to configure a base cayenne like a g05 m sport (20in wheels stereo some option like surround view comfort accesss sunroof]the cayenne is like 25k more. And uglier outside although better handling and nicer interior. Couldn't make myself do it although I can afford it.
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Think I'm siding with Merc this time. GLE with the AMG package looks much better to me than the X5. I don't like the interior on neither much from the pictures. Would have to sit in both to decide. I'll likely like iDrive for it's usability though.
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