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 Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Isuzu MU-X
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2025 Isuzu
MU-X
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
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8.1
7.7
8.1
7.7
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Isuzu MU-X X-TERRAIN (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 1105 km
80L
592 to 664 km
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
warranty
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
$48,400 - $75,100
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels made to be used and abused by families
- Cheaper than equivalent flagships
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Behind the times for interior tech
- No power bump for updated model
- Off-roaders may be better off buying a cheaper version
Colours Available
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 3982 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 450kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5800 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 350Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2500 | 1600 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
