BMW X6 M50i vs Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe

Now that the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe has arrived, it's time to take a look at its style compared to its Bavarian competitor, the BMW X6 M50i. Because we can not drive either, we can not really compare their style. Which works pretty well because their style is really the only thing that sets them apart from their more traditional siblings. You only buy an X6 on an X5 because of its "style". Let's see how these fashion statements of more than two tons compare.

At the front, I think it's fair to say that the Mercedes-AMG is the most beautiful car. It's not really pretty, it's a little lively, but it's more beautiful than the X6 which, unfortunately, is a little messy. There is so much to deal with the X6 that it almost hurts my eyes. I often have migraines that can be caused by certain things. Trying to make sense of the X6's cup is one of those things.

Trying to decide which car has the most beautiful aspect from the side, or from the front or three-quarters, is really a matter of taste. The BMW X6 is the most muscular car, with wider hips and sharper lines. It is therefore the sportier of the two. While the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe is smoother, more elegant and more sober. Although neither is beautiful. So, if you like more sports cars, you will prefer the X6. If you like softer cars, you'll love the Merc. So it's a wash.

Back, I have to give it back to the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53. Its tail lights are a bit odd but they work better than those of the X6, which seem much too thin for his body. In addition, quad AMG sports cool exhausts. The BMW X6 also has quad exhausts, but each pair of hoses is somehow hidden in small pieces of rectangular trim. But, overall, the AMG seems to have the best of both.

Another question of taste is to know which interior is the best. Both cars have fantastic build quality, advanced technology and rich materials. Where they differ, it is design and ergonomics. The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe has a more attractive interior. Its four rectangular vents at the front, intelligent two-screen integration and sport steering make it the brightest cabin. However, the X6 has a slightly better ergonomics and is a little more discreet. So, if you prefer a calm and ergonomic interior, the X6 is your car. If you want more flash, to remind you that you are in something special, then the AMG is your car.

Overall, I think the Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe is the best of both. Honestly, the customer should buy neither one nor the other, but should choose between the BMW X5 and the Mercedes-AMG GLE-Class, two super SUVs. But if you have to be a car fashionista and adopt the usual trends for something more stylish, I think the AMG is the best look.