Are you thinking of getting a luxury SUV as your next vehicle? It is only natural that you’d end up here, comparing two of the top competitors in the category, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Cadillac XT5. Below, we’ll compare these two vehicles in terms of trim levels offer, starting MSRP for each trim level, and luxury feature availability. You can visit Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria to find luxury SUVs near Phoenix, AZ.
The 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE has four trim levels and two AMG models. Pricing ranges hugely between the base and top trim levels, giving you many options. Here’s a breakdown of its model lineup with starting prices:
$54,750 MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 SUV*
$57,250 MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350 4MATIC SUV*
$62,500 MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4MATIC SUV*
$78,900 MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC SUV*
$72,350 MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ SUV*
$113,950 MSRP for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ SUV*
By comparison, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 has just three trim levels, providing you with half the number of options. Furthermore, they are all in a lower price range, which means you can save money, but it also means that you can’t find the very top-end quality found in the GLE. Here’s a list of your options with starting prices:
$43,995 MSRP for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 Luxury
$48,795 MSRP for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury
$55,095 MSRP for the 2021 Cadillac XT5 Sport
For this comparison, we’ll take the two highest trim levels, the 2021 Cadillac XT5 Sport and the 2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ SUV. We’ll take their features just as they are listed on their respective OEM sites. These are the most luxurious options for each vehicle. Let’s take a look at how they compare on paper.
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ SUV
| vs | 2021 Cadillac XT5 Sport
|
Handcrafted AMG 4 L V8 bi-turbo with EQ Boost engine
| Standard engine
| 3.6 L V6 engine
|
AMG SPEEDSHIFT TCT 9-speed automatic transmission
| Standard transmission
| 9-speed automatic transmission
|
33.3/74.9 cubic feet
| Cargo capacity behind second and first-row seating
| 30.2/63 cubic feet
|
Front Sport seats with power adjustments, memory, ventilation, multicontouring, rapid heating, and massage functions as well as heated and cooled front cupholders
| Standard seating features
| Front bucket seats with power adjustments, memory, and heating functions |
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*Base MSRP excludes transportation and handling charges, destination charges, taxes, title, registration, preparation and documentary fees, tags, labor and installation charges, insurance, and optional equipment, products, packages and accessories. Actual vehicle price may vary by Dealer.
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