The 2023 Porsche Cayenne and Mercedes-Benz GLE Underwhelm in the Same Area

There is fierce competition in the midsize SUV market. There are high-end vehicles

like the Bentley Bentayga and your mainstream best-sellers like the Lexus RX.

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A few choices that strike a good mix between performance and luxury are the Porsche Cayenne

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In 1998, the Mercedes-Benz GLE debuted with the M-Class. It thus precedes

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including the BMW X5 and Lexus RX. It remains one of the most competitive midsize luxury SUVs

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class, having been among the first of its sort. The Mercedes-Benz GLE

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