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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
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs BMW X5 Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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BMW X5
2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2024 BMW
X5
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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 BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
69L - 83L
131 to 1038 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$139,900 - $168,800
$134,900 - $241,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery smooth inline-six
- Impressive interior technology suite
- Solid value alongside Mercedes GLE
Misses
- Limited rear seat space
- Another year, another price rise
- Petrol engine likes a drink in town
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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Urban Guard Vehicle Protection Plus (+$1,500)
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Colours Available
The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- Phytonic Blue
- Arctic Grey
- Dravit Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue metallic
- Ametrine metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.9L, 2.0L | 3.0L, 4.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 210kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 10 - 16.5 | |
