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Originally Posted by aas5
If history is any indication, the driving dynamics of these two cars will be completely different. I've tried to like the previous version of GLE but it drove like a boat. Luxury boat that just wanted to float on the road and not get pushed hard. I guess if you are looking just for a luxury cruiser there is no wrong choice. But if you want to occasionally sprint or drive aggressively, forget about GLE (caveat is that I never drove the AMG version).
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It depends on how you spec the GLE. There are potentially 4 different suspension systems: steel springs, Airmatic, Active Curve, & E-Active Body Control. While not up to AMG or M spec, even my '12 ML with Airmatic & Active Curve (dynamic roll bars) handles very well in Sport mode. Overall your statement has some degree of truth, but is over-generalized. There are some GLEs that handle better than some X5s, and vice-versa.