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 63 S 4MATIC+ (HYBRID) vs 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE
63 S 4MATIC+ (HYBRID)
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2023 Mercedes-Benz
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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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
1054 km
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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
Optional Features
- 22 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$4,600)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$1,200)
- Interior Carbon Pack (+$4,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Rear Seat Comfort Package (+$5,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | - | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | - | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 450kW | - | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 850Nm | - | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 | - | |
