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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Land Rover Range Rover Velar
2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2025 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 1105 km
68L - 83L
116 to 780 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
$104,620 - $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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stunning interior
- Highway refinement
- Continual technology updates
Misses
- P400 engine is thirsty
- Limited space given the price
- Fewer buttons inside than before
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 PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR & TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 3982 | 1997 - 2996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 450kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5800 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2500 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.3 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
