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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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$139,900 - $168,800
$104,898 - $156,403
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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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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)
- Black Pack (+$1,680)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.9L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
