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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 Cupra Formentor Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Cupra Formentor
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
vs
2024 Cupra
Formentor
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 808 km
40L - 55L
76 to 424 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$139,900 - $168,800
$51,990 - $67,990
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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
- 140kW engine packs enough punch
- Handsome exterior, spacious cabin
- Impressive ride and handling balance
Misses
- Noisy on the highway
- Interior technology can be fiddly
- New model coming next year
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 Formentor is available in the following metallic finishes:
- Nevada White
- Magnetic Tech
- Midnight Black
- Asphalt Blue
The following premium metallic finishes are a $475 option:
- Desire Red (excludes VZx)
- Graphene Grey
- Dark Camouflage
The following matte finishes are a $2300 option exclusive to the VZx:
- Petrol Blue
- Magnetic Tech
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.9L, 2.0L, 3.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 110kW - 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 4200 - 5450 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 250Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 9.3 - 12.2 | |
