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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 Volvo XC90 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Volvo XC90
2025 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2025 Volvo
XC90
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Volvo XC90
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 1105 km
71L
128 to 582 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
$94,940 - $128,390
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | TURBO & SUPERCHARGER PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO & SUPERCHARGER, TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 3982 | 1969 | |
| 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 | 183kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5800 | 5400 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 350Nm - 709Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2500 | 1800 - 3000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
