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
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Mercedes-Benz
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2024 Volkswagen
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
859 to 1105 km
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$184,100 - $275,300
$86,790 - $133,490
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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
- Carbon Fibre Trim (+$3,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 - 3982 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 4.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 6, TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 450kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 - 6100 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 560Nm - 850Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2500 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 - 10.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
