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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
2024 Mercedes-Benz GLE vs 2024 Nissan Qashqai Comparison
Mercedes-Benz GLE
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
GLE
vs
2024 Nissan
Qashqai
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How they stack...
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Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
561 to 808 km
55L
286 to 336 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$136,600 - $170,800
$34,940 - $53,140
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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
- (Generally) refined hybrid system
- Impressive interior design
- Solid real-world efficiency
Misses
- No getting away from the price
- Not quite as efficient as some rivals
- Engine can be coarse at times
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
NA
Colours Available
- Gun Metallic
- Ceramic Grey
- Platinum
- Burgundy
- Fuji Sunset Red
- Ivory Pearl
- Magnetic Blue
- Pearl Black
ST+ grades and above can be optioned with two tone designs, namely:
- Ivory Pearl with Pearl Black Roof
- Pearl Black with Gun Metallic Roof
- Fuji Sunset Red with Pearl Black Roof
- Two-tone Ceramic Grey with Pearl Black Roof
- Magnetic Blue with Pearl Black Roof
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1993 - 2999 | 1332 - 1497 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.9L, 2.0L | 1.3L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 198kW - 280kW | 110kW - 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 250Nm - 330Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1800 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 8 - 10.3 | |
