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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?
James Wong
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 | ||
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
Type | ||
BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1998 - 2998 | 2999 - 3982 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
BI TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
Power | ||
184kW - 297kW | 320kW - 450kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 5500 | 5750 - 6100 | |
Torque | ||
365Nm - 650Nm | 560Nm - 850Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1300 - 2000 | 1800 - 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 15.5 | 8.6 - 10.5 |