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
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Ford Everest Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Ford Everest
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
vs
2024 Ford
Everest
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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
8.2
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Ford Everest PLATINUM (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
850 to 1105 km
80L
568 to 680 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$182,000 - $272,300
$54,240 - $81,115
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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
- It's the Everest with all the fruit
- Effortless V6 diesel performance
- Comfy, refined highway tourer
Misses
- Platinum is pretty pricey
- A touch firm on 21-inch alloys
- Not super efficient for a diesel
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Touring Pack (+$2,500)
- Tow Pack (+$1,900)
Colours Available
The 2024 Ford Everest is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Shadow Black
- Aluminium
- Arctic White
- Meteor Grey
- Sedona Orange
- Equinox Bronze
- Blue Lightning (Sport only)
All paint colours except for Arctic White are prestige paint colours and cost an additional $700.
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | BI TURBO CDI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 - 3982 | 1996 - 2990 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | BI TURBO DIESEL 4, DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 450kW | 154kW - 184kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 - 6100 | 3250 - 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 560Nm - 850Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 - 10.5 | 16 | |
