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 Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Nissan
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder ST-L (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
71L
746 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$59,670 - $82,490
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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
- Return of ST-L greatly reduces entry price
- Solid space and kit for the money
- Sweet atmo V6 motor
Misses
- Steep $4500 premium for AWD
- Feels dated next to Santa Fe, Sorento
- Sweet V6 gets thirsty in town
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 (+$750)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
Colours Available
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 10.3 | |
