Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Hyundai Santa Fe

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CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC

Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe ELITE (7 SEAT)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

85L

561 to 1105 km

67L

375 to 623 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$136,600 - $273,300

$53,000 - $77,000

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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

Max Davies

Marketplace Journalist

Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Peppy petrol power
Comfortable, upmarket cabin
Cheaper than rivals, hybrid siblings

Misses

Low-speed transmission quibbles
Safety assist gremlins still linger
Light-coloured interior isn't family-friendly

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

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?

James Wong

Very Good

2025 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.5T review

Hyundai's petrol Santa Fe may be late to the party, but it brings great value and decent performance to one of Korea's quirky SUVs.

Max Davies

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Specs

Type
TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL		TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT
Size (cc)
1993 - 3982		1598 - 2497
Size (L)
4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L		1.6L, 2.5L
Cylinders
8, 6, 4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		16
Power
198kW - 450kW		172kW - 206kW
Power RPM
4000 - 5800		5600 - 5800
Torque
520Nm - 850Nm		331Nm - 422Nm
Torque RPM
1350 - 2500		1000 - 5000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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