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
Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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LandCruiser Prado
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
110L
869 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$72,500 - $100,665
$139,900 - $168,800
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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
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
Colours Available
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3000 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.6 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
