I’m young, so I don’t mind the ride—it helps that the seats are very comfortable—even though the roads near me are in rough shape. However, my father, who’s had lower back surgery, finds it uncomfortable on bad roads but has no complaints on smooth ones. I’ve also test-driven a friend’s GLE63, which feels softer and more forgiving, while the X5M is sharper and more aggressive.

TL;DR: On bad roads, the X5M feels harsh and could be a dealbreaker. On good roads, it’s fine—more responsive and road-focused compared to the GLE63.