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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
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2019 Mercedes-AMG GLC Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Mercedes-AMG GLC
2026 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
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2019 Mercedes-AMG
GLC
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Driving the family
Luxury
TowingFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 1105 km
66L
581 to 719 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$136,600 - $273,300
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Seemingly endless customisation
- Adroit handling
- Rapid pace
Misses
- A V8 is a drug that's hard to quit
- Not cheap to buy or service
- Some naff interior details
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 3982 | 2996 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L, 2.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 8, 6, 4 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 32 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 450kW | 270kW - 375kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5800 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 520Nm - 850Nm | 520Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2500 | 1750 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 82.1 - 92 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
