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 Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Hyundai Santa Fe
2023 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
vs
2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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7.7
8.4
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe HEV (2WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
67L
375 to 704 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$55,500 - $79,795
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp pricing, value
- Refined, efficient hybrid drivetrain
- Much improved interior space
Misses
- Short 10,000km service intervals
- Looks will no doubt polarise
- Needs an extra gear
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 (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Night Pack (+$4,800)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | 1.6L, 3.5L, 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4, V6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 10.5 - 16 | |
