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 Mazda CX-90 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Mazda CX-90
2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2025 Mazda
CX-90
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How they stack...
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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
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 1105 km
74L
400 to 607 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
$68,800 - $101,380
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, 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 | ||
| - | - | |
