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
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 d 4MATIC NIGHT EDITION vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 400 d 4MATIC NIGHT EDITION Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE
300 d 4MATIC NIGHT EDITION
vs
2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE
400 d 4MATIC NIGHT EDITION
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 km
85L
655 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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
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
- Seven Seat Pack (+$3,900)
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- AMG Sport Package (+$8,550)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,300)
- Luxury Pack (+$1,990)
- Seven Seat Pack (+$3,900)
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- AMG Sport Package (+$10,451)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,300)
- Luxury Pack (+$1,990)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 | 2925 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW | 243kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4200 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 15.5 | |
