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 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2025 Skoda
Kodiaq
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How they stack...
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 1105 km
58L - 60L
435 to 552 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 3982 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 450kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5800 | 3900 - 5250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2500 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
