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Old Dec 11, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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We already have a thread on this car...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...-s-bmw-x6.html
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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These real-world photos look a helluva lot better.


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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 09:24 PM
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Umm they don't compete..
They don't directly compete, but one would cross shop between the two. I just went shopping a small crossover. Looked into Q5, GLA, NX and Macan. Ended up getting GLA. I know many people will cross shop the same.
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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It's seriously like a ballooned CLA and GLA. But why do I like it so
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
It's seriously like a ballooned CLA and GLA. But why do I like it so
Because new MB design is top notch.
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Old May 18, 2015 | 01:11 PM
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One word: "UGLY".
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Old May 18, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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i am sure i said this before, but GLE is probably the first time that MB has copied BMW model... it looks good, but X6 looks more substantial than GLE for whatever reason... reminds me more of X4. Still looks great, too bad about old design of the interior.
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Old May 26, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Demos have hit dealers and I've realized the GLE coupe is quite...interesting:




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Old May 26, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
Demos have hit dealers and I've realized the GLE coupe is quite...interesting:
Didn't know anyone had demos. Gonna have to hunt one down.
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Old May 26, 2015 | 02:51 PM
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Heh its so stubby looking. How did the interior feel?
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Old May 26, 2015 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Heh its so stubby looking. How did the interior feel?
Great, although perhaps not as sumptuous as a well-optioned X6. I was getting my car serviced and the sales folks had just finished training on the car so I was climbing around it with them. I actually "stole" those pics from a saleswoman. There was some noticeable upgrades in the interior over the current ML, mostly the stitching, leather quality, and high-res infotainment screen. most of the interior is carry-over from the ML though, which isn't a bad thing.

The biggest surprise was that I had an adequate amount of headroom in the rear. At the end of the day, these vehicles (X4, X6) leave me with more questions than answers.
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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 10:55 AM
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The Mercedes-Benz GLE coupe isn't a coupe by the traditional definition. It's actually a fastback version of the four-door, midsize GLE SUV. Much like the relationship between the BMW X6 and the more practical X5, the GLE coupe trades functionality for improved performance and a sleeker design. The GLE450 coupe offers more power than the standard GLE, while the GLE63 S, though large and heavy, is extremely fast and generally fun to drive.
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Old Jul 1, 2015 | 10:07 AM
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Less space, less practicality – but more fun. And exclusivity is all but assured in the latest addition to the Benz family.
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 10:10 PM
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We run through everything you need to know about Mercedes' answer to the BMW X6: the GLE Coupe.
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