Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Hyundai Santa Fe

How they stack

2024 Mercedes-Benz

GLE

2024 Hyundai

Santa Fe

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CarExpert Score

CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.

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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

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

65L - 85L

429 to 808 km

67L

375 to 704 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$139,900 - $168,800

$44,700 - $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

Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)

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.

Reviews

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?

James Wong

8.4

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid review

The cheapest Santa Fe Hybrid could well be the pick of the range, offering a suite of features and tech with seven seats for $55,000.

James Wong

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Specs

Type
TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI		TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ
Size (cc)
1950 - 2999		1598 - 3470
Size (L)
2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L		1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L
Induction
DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6		TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4, V6
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		500 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
10.5 - 15.5		10.5 - 16

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison