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-Maybach GLS vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 Mercedes-Maybach
GLS
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.7
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Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1233 km
85L
850 to 1105 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$415,500
$182,000 - $272,300
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CarExpert's Take
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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
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
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Luxury Individual Seats Package (+$14,500)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Night Pack (+$36,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 2999 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 410kW | 320kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5750 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 560Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1800 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 8.6 - 10.5 | |
