Rated as one of the best luxury midsize SUVs, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE is a delight to car buyers out there. The ride is sporty and masculine outside, and has the classy and upscale interior that epitomizes a luxury vehicle. It is rated perfect when it comes to predicted reliability.
An off-road vehicle that offers a solid amount of standard safety technologies, the 2021 Lexus GX tries its best to topple down a worthy opponent in the GLE. With two extra USB ports and Amazon Alexa now included, is it a good ride?
Design & Style
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE is gifted with an exhilaratingly spacious cargo area that can expand to 75 cubic feet when the last two rows are not in use. This applies to the SUV body style which expands seating capacities up to seven, depending on the second-row seats that you opt for. The coupe body style sits five comfortably in both rows of seats, even taller occupants will find the rear area spacious to their delight. The ride is fitted with standard synthetic leather as well as heated front seats. In order to make the interior look modern, it is gifted with well-trimmed surfaces, highlighted by metal accents, and with the addition of ambient LED lighting.
In the case of the 2021 Lexus GX, it can sit seven people comfortably for three rows. The cargo area expands but only up to 54.7 cubic feet when the second and third rows are not in use. There is an option to drop down a seat with the captain’s chairs in the second row. While it is comfy on the first two rows, supportive seats are needed to experience the same for the third row. The interior is outdated when compared to other cars out there, the GLE included.
Technology & Safety
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE combines a 12.3-inch touch screen with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster for its MBUX infotainment system. This one has clear graphics and easily responds to user commands. It carries pedestrian detection, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, driver drowsiness monitoring, blind spot monitoring, hands-free park assist, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision monitoring for safety.
The GX, on the other hand, is praised for its straightforward infotainment system. It has an eight-inch touch screen, one which is dated when compared to others out there. It also lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. Safety wise, it has the rearview camera, rear cross traffic alert, pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, and automatic emergency braking, among others.
Performance
There are plenty of engine options in the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE, starting from the turbo-four which reaches up to 255 horsepower in terms of results. Its inline-six turbo releases up to 362 horsepower. The highest it can go is 503 horsepower for another engine version.
The 2021 Lexus GX has up to 301 horsepower of results for its V8, 4.6-liter engine. This is quite sluggish when compared to engines of the same size in the GLE. It also takes a while for the engine to accelerate when you step on the brakes.
The Bottom Line
The 2021 GLE is definitely one of those luxury cars that you want to own. It has all the attributes that you are looking for, so why settle for the 2021 Lexus GX?
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At Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown, we offer a wide variety of Mercedes-Benz models for you to choose from, including the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE and we are more than happy to arrange for a test drive so that you can experience the stellar features of this vehicle. Call us today to make an appointment or simply pay us a visit at our showroom today!
