7.7
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review
The updated GLE SUV pushes further upmarket with its pricing, but the recipe remains the same – does it justify $30,000 over an X5?
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James Wong
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
82L
221 to 713 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$139,900 - $168,800
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James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Activity Key (+$960)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$3,020)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$340)
- Chrome IP End Caps (+$210)
- Configurable Dynamics (+$940)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2996 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 297kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 16.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
