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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
Jaguar XF vs Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Jaguar XF
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 Jaguar
XF
vs
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
74L
548 km
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$114,470
$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
- Climate Control - 4 Zone (+$1,340)
- Activity Key (+$910)
- Additional Power Sockets (+$210)
- Air Quality Sensor (+$220)
- Alloy Wheels Special 20 Inch (+$390)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
Colours Available
The XF is available in Solid White paint, or in the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Bluefire Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- British Racing Green
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
The following metallic finishes cost an extra $165:
- Carpathian Grey
- Silicon Silver
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 | 1950 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 180kW - 280kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 3600 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 500Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1200 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 | 10.5 - 15.5 | |
