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
Mazda CX-8 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Mazda CX-8
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Based on the Mazda CX-8
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
432 to 599 km
85L
561 to 1105 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$42,810 - $72,160
$136,600 - $273,300
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace 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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 1993 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 8, 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 198kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 520Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1350 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 94.3 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
