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
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2024 Audi Q7 Comparison
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7.7
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Audi Q7
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
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Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$108,469 - $127,969
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CarExpert's Take
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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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
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,800)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Night Pack (+$5,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.9L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 3250 - 5200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1370 - 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 11.2 - 16.8 | |
