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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 Subaru Outback Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Subaru Outback
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2024 Subaru
Outback
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Subaru Outback AWD TOURING XT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
63L
460 to 567 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$139,900 - $168,800
$39,990 - $57,490
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Huge boot
- Soft, comfortable ride
- Still flying the wagon flag
Misses
- Lazy adaptive cruise control
- Fiddly infotainment system
- Fiddly indicators
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 2387 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 138kW - 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 5200 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 245Nm - 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 2000 - 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 10.6 - 12 | |
