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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
Chery Omoda 5 vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Chery Omoda 5
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2024 Chery
Omoda 5
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
50L
340 to 370 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
7 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$25,490 - $38,001
$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
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- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The full colour palette comprises:
- Space Black
- Mercurial Grey
- Saturn Silver
- Lunar White
- Titan Green
- Jupiter Blue
- Midnight Blue
In the EX, Mercurial Grey, Lunar White and Saturn Silver are also available with bold red accents on the side skirts, mirrors, wheels and front bumper.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1598 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 1.6L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 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 | ||
| 108kW - 137kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 210Nm - 275Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
