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 vs 2024 Toyota LandCruiser Prado Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Toyota LandCruiser Prado
2023 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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 Toyota LandCruiser Prado KAKADU
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
87L - 150L
687 to 1185 km
Warranty
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Steering much more engaging
- Comfortable and quiet both on- and off-road
- Makes tricky off-road driving easy
Misses
- Battery pack limits third-row packaging
- Still has short service intervals
- No hybrid or V6 engine option
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
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,800)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Night Pack (+$5,400)
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L, 2.9L | 2.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 3000 - 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 15.6 | |
