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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?
James Wong
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 | ||
Fossil Grey is standard, with the following finishes a $595 option:
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Type | ||
TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1950 - 2999 | 1967 - 1998 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
180kW - 280kW | 162kW - 180kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3600 - 5500 | 5500 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm - 750Nm | 380Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1200 - 1600 | 1700 - 1800 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 15.5 | 9.6 - 12 |