Very Good
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
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Audi Q7 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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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
85L
561 to 1105 km
75L
525 to 698 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
$108,815 - $136,815
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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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 3982 | 1984 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 450kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5800 | 3500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 370Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2500 | 1370 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
