Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Mazda CX-90 Comparison

Mercedes-Benz GLE

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Mazda CX-90

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CX-90

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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 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami 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 Mazda CX-90 G50E AZAMI SP MHEV

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

Towing

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

85L

561 to 1105 km

74L

400 to 607 km

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$136,600 - $273,300

$68,800 - $92,570

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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

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Dynamic feel
Slick technology
An inline six in a four-cylinder world

Misses

Transmission could be smoother
Third-row toe room lacking
CX-80 undermines CX-90's value proposition

Colours Available

Artisan Red
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Jet Black Mica
Machine Grey Metallic
Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Metallic
Sonic Silver Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic

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 Mazda CX-90 G50e Azami review

We've put the most expensive model Mazda Australia currently offers to the test. Is it worth its circa-$100k price tag?

William Stopford

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Specs

Type
TURBO		TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO
Size (cc)
1993 - 3982		3283
Size (L)
4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L		3.3L
Cylinders
8, 6, 4		6
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16 - 32		24
Power
198kW - 450kW		187kW - 254kW
Power RPM
4000 - 5800		3750 - 5000
Torque
520Nm - 850Nm		500Nm - 550Nm
Torque RPM
1350 - 2500		1500 - 2000
Bore Stroke
-		94.2
Compression Ratio
-		-

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